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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • STEM Education
  • Social Sciences

Background:

  • Growing need for gerontology education in social services and healthcare.
  • Increasing importance of educating professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields to support the aging population.
  • Current gerontology training often focuses on normative aging experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a model for educating a diverse range of students, including those in STEM fields, in gerontology.
  • To equip MSTEM professionals with the knowledge to assist older adults and their families.
  • To foster understanding and effective work with older adults, emphasizing diversity and intersectionality.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an educational model for gerontology.
  • Integration of content on normative aging, major issues, and diverse experiences.
  • Focus on critical analysis of age intersecting with other identities.

Main Results:

  • A proposed educational framework for gerontology tailored for STEM students.
  • Emphasis on understanding the heterogeneity of the older adult population.
  • Highlighting the role of MSTEM professionals in enhancing the lives of older adults.

Conclusions:

  • Gerontology education is crucial for STEM professionals to effectively support an aging society.
  • A comprehensive model must address the diversity and intersectionality of aging experiences.
  • This approach can empower MSTEM professionals to build supports for self-determined, healthy, and happy lives for older adults.