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Kevin Walden | Wednesday, February 09, 2022

The application for the 2022 AGE-ADAR Summer Research Program is still open for underrepresented students in MSTEM fields who are preparing for a future career in health or research.

Encourage rising sophomores and juniors in MSTEM who are underrepresented culturally, socially, or economically to apply for the Appalachian Gerontology Experiences: Advancing Diversity in Aging Research Summer Research Internship by Jan. 15. 

The Appalachian Gerontology Experiences: Advancing Diversity in Aging Research Scholars Program invites faculty, staff and students to register and attend a virtual open house Oct. 28 from 4-5 p.m. to learn more about this NIH-funded program which prepares underrepresented students in MSTEM fields for a future career in health or research. 

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. —Aging in Appalachia doesn’t need to be what it’s perceived to be: Long commute times for quality healthcare and high rates of diabetes, depression and every other disease under the sun.