We’re thrilled to welcome a new cohort of healthy aging scholars. Keep an eye out in the coming months for scholar spotlight interviews with each of them!
DNP RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS:
Sera Madsen, Germaine Krysan Doctoral Scholar
Topic: Expanding Dementia Awareness through Faith-Based Organizations in Rural or Underserved Washington Communities
Faculty Mentor: Kori Dewing
Lydia Chen, Healthy Aging Doctoral Research Scholar
Topic: Using Artificial Intelligence in Improving Nursing Documentation in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Faculty Mentor: Jamie Young
Ashley Gougouehi, Healthy Aging Doctoral Research Scholar
Topic: Age-Friendly Health Systems Needs Assessment
Faculty Mentor: Jamie Young
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP:
Jun Heo, Healthy Aging Undergraduate Research Scholar
Topic: Exploring Healthcare and Housing Differences Between Older Veterans and Non-Veterans in Permanent Supportive Housing: Barriers to Healthy Aging
Faculty Mentor: Anita Souza
Madison McKee, Myrene C. McAninch Undergraduate Scholar
Topic: Examining the Impacts of Facilitated Garden Activities for Individuals Living with Dementia and their Caregivers
Faculty Mentor: Basia Belza
Eriska Fajriyati, Healthy Aging Undergraduate Research Scholar
Topic: Exploring Perceptions of Aging and Menopause in Somali and Indonesian Older Adults: A Qualitative Study
Faculty Mentor: Eeeseung Byun
Jessica Japra, Healthy Aging Undergraduate Research Scholar
Topic: The Roles of Chronotype and Cognitive Function on Feasibility of Cognitive Training for Older Intensive Care Unit Survivors
Faculty Mentor: Maya Elias
Antonia Cai, Healthy Aging Undergraduate Research Scholar
Topic: The influence of physical activity and diet quality on the symptom experience of older adults with HIV
Faculty Mentor: Vitor Oliveira
Wenchi Lai, Healthy Aging Undergraduate Research Scholar
Topic: The effects of exercise training on symptoms experienced by older adults with HIV
Faculty Mentor: Vitor Oliveira