Who is CREATE?

The Center for Aging and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement represents a consortium of three universities, each with its own research team:  The University of Miami, Florida State University, and Georgia Institute of Technology.

The University of Miami is the coordinating site with Dr. Sara J. Czaja as Director of the overall Center.  This collaborative program includes three projects and a student research program. 

Each of the three research sites is conducting separate projects that focus on complementary aspects of human interaction with technology.  The intent is to integrate the expertise of the three groups into a cohesive program for enhancing the ability of older adults to use technologies.

Principal Investigators

Sara J. Czaja, Ph.D. University of Miami	Joseph Sharit, Ph.D. University of Miami	Neil Charness, Ph.D. Florida State University
Arthur D. Fisk, Ph.D. Georgia Institute of Technology	Wendy A. Rogers, Ph.D. Georgia Institute of Technology	Walter R. Boot, Ph.D. Florida State University

CREATE Personnel

Students

The student program provides support for graduate students in their research efforts; helps to expand the activities of the Center; and, helps to ensure that there will be a cadre of future scientists who have interests in issue related to technology and older adults.

Statistical Advisors

The statistical advisors provide support for the science of the Center, technical support for the research projects, and assistance with preparation of publications/reports.

External Scientific Advisory Board

The External Scientific Advisory Board provides oversight for the science of the Center. It does this by providing assistance with queries regarding research protocols as well as helping to ensure that the activities of the Center are being achieved.

Members of the board also provide linkages to the community programs, industries and scientific community.

Program Officers