The Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University awarded Monday $225,000 in seed grant funding, supported by Google.org, to advance nine new research projects listed below and focused on strengthening energy security.
Each project will receive $25,000 to support early stage research on energy markets, firm power, critical minerals, grid resilience and data center infrastructure.
As children and teens head into summer break with more free time and increased access to phones, gaming and social media, mental health experts say parents should pay close attention to how screen use may be affecting emotional well-being, sleep, attention and behavior.
“Technology is part of everyday life, especially for young people, but excessive or unhealthy screen use can sometimes contribute to anxiety, irritability, sleep disruption and difficulty focusing,” said Dr. Sara Coffey, psychiatrist at OSU Medicine and Anne & Henry Zarrow Endowed Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at OSU Center for Health Sciences. “The goal is not to eliminate technology altogether, but to help families develop healthier digital habits and recognize when screen use may be negatively affecting a child’s mental health.”
