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Introduction to the Special Issue on Advancing Diversity in Aging Research.
Julie Hicks Patrick1, Amber V Rusch1, Kaitlyn Tajc1
1AGE-ADAR Scholars Program at West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA.
International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|July 11, 2022
Summary
The National Institute on Aging supports aging research and diverse scientists. This journal issue shares training program insights and highlights scholars' work to encourage similar initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Aging Research
- Workforce Development
Background:
- The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is committed to advancing high-quality research in aging.
- Mentoring a diverse scientific workforce is crucial for the future of gerontology.
- The International Journal of Aging and Human Development actively promotes scholarship in aging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To showcase early contributions to the NIA's commitment to aging research and workforce diversity.
- To share "lessons learned" from NIA-supported training programs.
- To highlight the research contributions of diverse scholars in the field of aging.
Main Methods:
- Featuring "lessons learned" from training program supervisors.
- Highlighting research conducted by diverse scholars.
- Disseminating specific research pieces and training insights.
Main Results:
- Provides insights into successful training program design and supervision.
- Showcases the impactful research of emerging diverse gerontologists.
- Offers practical examples for establishing and supporting new training initiatives.
Conclusions:
- Dissemination of "lessons learned" can inspire the creation of similar training programs.
- Highlighting diverse scholars' work encourages broader participation in aging research.
- The NIA's commitment fosters innovation and diversity in the field of aging.
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