The two winning student projects explored how caregivers were more vulnerable to the Great Recession and how male and female flies differ in their responses to oxidative stress.
The American Society on Aging, in collaboration with the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, offers several online courses, including "Fundamentals of Gerontology" and "Managing Health and Chronic Conditions in Older Adults." The next sessions begin June 12, 2017.
The fellowship will support PhD in Gerontology student Carly Roman as she researches the psychological benefits of generativity, the feeling of contributing to another’s well-being.
“With older clients it is important to make sure that changes are not more disruptive than they need to be,” said USC Davis School student Leon Watts. “You want to make sure to maintain the familiar and sentimental things that bring them comfort.”
Sarah Wong awarded 2nd place in the Biological Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology poster category during the NSF Emerging Researchers National Conference.
Donors, students, faculty and members from the board of counselors gathered to celebrate the growing success of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology during this year’s scholarship dinner.