Current
students of
the UNCG Gerontology Program are effecting change!
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Staton Noel is a current student working toward a dual degree M.S. in Gerontology with MBA. While enrolled, he is also employed as a Licensing Assistant at UNCG's Office of Innovation Commercialization. Staton graduated from North Carolina State University with a B.S in Biological Sciences (Honors Option in Biochemistry) in 1984. Since then he worked as a research scientist for a major pharmaceutical company both developing and leading projects during the early phases of discovery. He has worked on many projects aimed at discovering novel therapies for the chronic diseases that people acquire as they age such arthritis, osteoporosis, hormonal changes and even mechanisms involved in aging itself.
Staton is currently pursuing an MBA to develop comprehensive skills that allow him to leverage his experience in the trials and tribulations of new ideas/projects into full commercial realization of products. At the Office of Innovation, Staton is involved in the initial evaluation of invention disclosures, market research, and assessing the commercial viability of products or processes. Email: lsnoel@uncg.edu |
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Sarah Johnson is a current student working toward a M.S. in Gerontology and has a Bachelors degree in Recreational Therapy. In the summer of 2011 Sarah enjoyed a practical experience at Carol Woods, a CCRC noted for it's promotion of inclusivity allowing residents to experience their independence, even with a diagnosis of dementia. "A strong team mentality exists by working in the 'homes' of the residents, rather than at a facility, which made Carol Woods a fantastic learning environment." Johnson worked primarily with the Life Enrichment team of a Gerontologist, a Recreational Therapist and an Activities Professional, all of whom designed and implemented creative activities that residents enjoyed. |
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Soo Hyung Kim is a current full-time graduate student from South Korea, majoring in the Gerontology Program's Master of Science Aging and Business concentration. He graduated from the University of Arkansas majoring in Health Science. One of his Gerontology courses taken at the U. of A. led him to his Master's degree study at UNCG, focusing on academics and practices of Silver Industries. As Korea's population is aging, Soo is convinced that studying Gerontology at UNCG is one of the fastest ways to determine what we can accomplish for aging societies. He had an opportunity to experience a summer internship at the Korea Senior Welfare Center Associatio, thanks to strong networks the UNCG Gerontology Program cultivates with foreign professionals. |
UNCG
Gerontology Program students,
we're pleased
to highlight your gerontology-related accomplishment's here!
E-mail acstring@uncg.edu
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