Students Archives

Apr 29

Master of Science in Gerontology Readies Student for Career in Global Public Health and Research

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Careers in Aging, Featured, Student Profile, Students

For Alexander Woodman, a Master of Science in Gerontology was an important step in becoming a leading health researcher in the Middle East.

Apr 16

USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology PhD Student Awarded Prestigious NSF Fellowship

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Honors and Awards, Students

The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program recognizes outstanding graduate students pursuing research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Feb 16

Hearty Food and Healthy Aging

By Beth Newcomb School Culture, Student Profile, Students

For chef and USC Leonard Davis student Jordyn Roberson, feeding the community and studying aging is a satisfying combination.

Jan 11

Chanelle Mizrahi injecting liquid into a small set of containers

Supporting the Future of the Field

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Cultural Affairs, Featured, Lifespan Health, Research, Students

The Gerontology Enriching Medicine, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (GEMSTEM) to Enhance Diversity in Aging program supports the next generation of gerontology researchers.

Nov 21

Study abroad student palace visit, with students having Hanboks on

An Introduction to Aging in South Korea

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Featured, Students, Study Abroad

Study abroad program helps students gain an understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the world’s fastest-aging nation.

Sep 29

People surrounding and looking at the GLAM poster session

Conference Shines Spotlight on L.A. Geroscience Research

By Beth Newcomb Events, Featured, Research, Students

Inaugural Geroscience Los Angeles Meeting (GLAM) welcomes researchers from many Southern California institutions for a day of scientific discussion focused on students and trainees.

Aug 16

Portrait of Everett Kalin and family atop Half Dome in Yosemite National Park

What did you do this summer? USC Leonard Davis student climbed Half Dome with her 93-year-old grandfather

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Intergenerational, Students

Everett Kalin has long been an inspiration to his granddaughter Sidney, a sophomore human development and aging major at the USC Leonard Davis School and an avid hiker and adventurer.

Jul 13

Group of students sitting and standing in front of the USC Leonard Davis School

Field trip to USC Leonard Davis School introduces USC TRiO students to aging research opportunites

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Events, Featured, Students

GEMSTEM panel inspires students with valuable advice and mentorship.

Apr 28

Portrait of Josh Senior at Undergraduate Research Symposium

Josh Senior receives second place at the 2023 USC Undergraduate Symposium

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Honors and Awards, Students

Josh Senior, a GEMSTEM scholar in Mara Mather’s Emotion and Cognition Lab earned second place in the Life Sciences category at the USC Undergraduate Symposium.

Oct 26

Student wearing a face mask smiles with two seniors who are also wearing face masks

USC Chapter of Dialogue Society Focuses on Outreach to Older Adults

By Beth Newcomb Community Service, Featured, Intergenerational, School Culture, Students

Joining forces with existing chapters at UCLA and UCI, the USC chapter focuses on student outreach to older adults, including those living in senior communities.