Past Events

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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm • Hybrid

Esteemed UT scientists in AI, robotics, and neurology will discuss potential applications of AI and robotics in the prevention and treatment of dementia.

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm • Hybrid

Speaker(s): Justin Hart, Joydeep Biswas, Nanshu Lu, and David Paydarfar

Hear from TALC Faculty Affiliates Dr. Karen Fingerman, Dr. Jared Benge, Dr. Chandra Muller, and Dr. Audrey Duarte about ongoing and future dementia-focused research initiatives at The University of Texas at Austin.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm • Hybrid

Speaker(s): Karen Fingerman, Jared Benge, Chandra Muller, and Audrey Duarte

Join TALC GSC to hear from local aging-related organizations about their missions, current work, and ways to get involved now and in the future! This panel will focus on career and volunteer opportunities in local organizations.

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm • In Person

Speaker(s): AGE of Central Texas, engAGE Travis County, Area Agency on Aging, Chariot, and Meals on Wheels Central Texas

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm • In Person

Dr. Jared Benge, is a neurologist with an internationally acclaimed research agenda addressing the role of technologies in improving older adults’ lives. He will give a public lecture to present this research to the UT community and general public.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm • Hybrid

Speaker(s): Jared Benge

This talk will describe findings from an in-depth study that tracked older adults with a variety of sensor devices in naturalistic settings as they went about their day. This talk explores the impact of encounters with close and weak social ties.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm • Hybrid

Speaker(s): Karen Fingerman

Daily Experiences of Social Connection: Real-World Assessment Strategies to Understand Mechanisms

12:00 pm – 3:15 pm • Hybrid

Speaker(s): Zexi Zhou and Karen Fingerman

TALC members lead a session at GSA 2024 titled: Physiological Aging and its Use as a Marker of Inequalities in Health: Cross-National Perspectives.

8:00 am – 11:30 am • Virtual

Speaker(s): Jacqueline L. Angel, Flavia Andrade, and Xiayu Chen

Join us for the premier annual scientific meeting for cutting-edge scholarship, research, and networking relating to the fields of aging and gerontology. This year's theme is "The Fortitude Factor."

8:00 am – 12:00 pm • In Person