Ever wonder what’s going inside at teen’s brain? Dean and Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education Adriana Galván has answers, and she’s sharing them in the latest episode of UCLA College podcast “Tell Us What You Know.”

Galván brings her neuroscience expertise to the table, diving into how sleep, emotion, and identity shape the adolescent brain. She explains why this stage of life is a superpower for learning and growth.

Joined by fellow UCLA scholars Pablo Alvarez and Jennifer Noji, the episode explores how memory, social justice, and brain development intersect in powerful ways.

Read the full story on the UCLA Newsroom or listen to the podcast to hear how these three UCLA researchers are unlocking the mysteries of the mind.