About this Webinar

Ever wondered how your major connects to real-world issues—and real careers? Join us for an interactive panel designed to help students see how fields like biology, psychology, sociology, public health, education, nursing, social work, policy, technology, business, and beyond intersect with gerontology and aging research.

Our panelists—faculty, researchers, and professionals—will share how their diverse academic backgrounds led them to meaningful work in aging, health, and community research.

You’ll gain insight into:

• How your major fits into the interdisciplinary study of aging
• Career pathways and research opportunities in gerontology
• Why aging research needs voices from all disciplines
• Whether you’re already interested in aging or just curious about how your major can make an impact, this webinar will help you connect the dots between your coursework and major, and future opportunities.

Open to undergraduate and graduate students.
Come curious. Leave inspired.

Presented by: 

• Tamara Baker, MA, PhD, FGSA, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; President, Gerontological Society of America (Moderator)
• Pamela Cacchione, PhD, CRNP, BC, FGSA, FAAN, Professor of Geropsychiatric Nursing, Penn Nursing, University of Pennsylvania; Chair, Health Sciences Section (HS) (Panelist)
• Sean Curran, PhD, FGSA, Professor, Vice Dean, Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California; Chair, Biological Sciences Section (BioSci) (Panelist)
• Howard Degnholtz, PhD, FGSA, Professor, School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh; Chair, Social Research, Policy and Practice Section (SRPP) (Panelist)
• Laura Donorfio, PhD, FAGHE, FGSA, Associate Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Connecticut; Chair, Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) (Panelist)
• Sohyun Kim, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, Chair, Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization (ESPO) (Panelist)
• Chivon Mingo, PhD, FGSA, Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Programs, Gerontology Institute, Georgia State University; Chair, Behavioral and Social Sciences Section (BSS) (Panelist)