The Appalachian Gerontology Experiences: Advancing Diversity in Aging Research Scholars Program invites faculty, staff and students to register and attend a Virtual Open House on Monday (Nov. 16) from 4-5 p.m. to learn more about this newly-funded program which prepares underrepresented students in MSTEM fields for a future career in health or research.
Opportunities are opened to rising sophomores and juniors to participate in the 2021 paid six-week summer research internship. Faculty members who are interested in becoming research mentors for these future AGE-ADAR Scholars are strongly encouraged to attend. Those interested in attending the Open House can register at this link: https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6zXLsuolpldZ77v. All attendees will have a chance to win several $25 gift cards.
“Making people healthier is one of West Virginia University’s priorities as a land-grant institution,” President Gordon Gee said. “West Virginia is the only state that lies completely within the Appalachian region, and our state faces all the health challenges that plague Appalachia—an aging population, large health disparities and many medically-underserved communities. That is why we are so proud to be a part of this National Institute on Aging program training underrepresented undergraduate students to do research in aging and health disparities in Appalachia. Not only will this give students an enriching learning opportunity, but it will help to create a diverse group of experts to lead Appalachia to a healthier future.”
To find out more about this program and the team led by Dr. Julie Patrick, the P.I., visit their website age-adar.wvu.edu or contact: Dr. Betty Mei, Program Director at Betty.Mei@mail.wvu.edu and Amber Rusch, Program Assistant at amber.rusch@mail.wvu.edu or age-adar@mail.wvu.edu.