Penn State Gerontology Center
Encompassing many traditional disciplines in the biological, behavioral, and social sciences, as well as numerous professional specialties, gerontology at Penn State is the study of the processes of aging in all their diversity and interaction.
Building on its 40 year history of accomplishments, the Gerontology Center is dedicated to:
- Advancing the study of aging in the biological, behavioral, and social sciences
- Stimulating communication among scholars of different disciplines and among teachers, researchers, practitioners, government officials, and citizens
- Promoting undergraduate and graduate training in aging, health and adult development
- Fostering applied research that improves the quality of life and promotes the welfare of adults of all ages.
Careers in Aging Week
15 April 4:30PM - 6:30PM
Henderson 118
Research in Aging: Diverse Issues, Diverse Disciplines
Click to see the Poster Presentations for this year's event
Please joins us to celebrate the many contributions our students and faculty make to the study of aging.
International Program in Aging Research
June 9-19, 2008
Jönköping, Sweden
Graduate credits in Biobehavioral Health
Faculty and Staff Current Research Educational Programs
Outreach Programs Colloquium Events
About the Center: Mission and Objectives History of the Gerontology Center
Pennsylvania State University
118 Henderson Building
University Park, PA 16801
phone: 814.865.1710
fax: 814.863.9423


