Jessica A. Kelley named editor of GSA’s Social Sciences Journal

Starting in January, Jessica A. Kelley, professor of sociology, will be the editor-in-chief of the social sciences section of The Journal of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences. The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) is the nation’s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging. “We are fortunate to have the opportunity to work more closely with Dr. Kelley in the role of editor-in-chief due to her immeasurable experience as a leader in aging research and her editorial experience,” said Ishan C. Williams, chair of GSA’s Program, Publications, and Products Committee. “She brings to this role a...

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The Art of Engineering

In October, a panel of five students hosted a talk on “Engineering and the Arts” to share their experiences taking classes in both the humanities and engineering. Their message: This cross-disciplinary approach benefits critical thinking, creative problem-solving and communications. (Pictured, Aparna Paul, panelist and fourth-year student majoring in chemical engineering and English.)

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