about the atg

The ATG provides a forum for researchers, service providers, aging individuals, students, and other stakeholders to highlight trends, research, express concerns, and provide insight to meet the needs of the aging and special-needs population.  By networking with other professionals and stakeholders, ATG members are afforded insight into new challenges, assessment techniques, and solutions.

Member and ATG news are highlighted in the quarterly newsletter.  Student contribution to the field of aging research is recognized with the Arnold Small Award for best poster/paper presented during the annual HFES national conference.

New!!! - aging technical group scholarship for students

     Purpose: The ATG's goal is to provide scholarships to students to conduct their research (1-2 scholarships per year based on resources; open to MS or PhD
level)

     Eligibility: Students must be members of the aging technical group and agree to submit their research to the HFES conference within 2 years of receiving the award.

     Amount: up to $500 per award

     Application: Students must submit a 1-2 page description of their project and request for funds. The applicants must provide a letter of support from faculty stating: 1) how the funding from the aging technical group is critical to the research, 2) what the student's academic/scholarship record is, and 3) an endorsement of the student's research plan. Students should also present a timeline for their research leading up to graduation.

     Due date: Proposals are due July 1st, and awards will be made by August 1st.

     Submit your application to Diana J. Schwerha, Ph.D. at Schwerha@ohio.edu