We would like to ask for your assistance in passing along information about our program to any undergraduate or Master's level students who are currently exploring opportunities for doctoral degree programs, and who have an interest in adult development and aging.
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Colorado State University has a newly formed PhD program in Applied Developmental Sciences, and an ongoing Master's program in Family and Developmental Studies. We are currently accepting applications from students who want to pursue graduate studies with a focus on adult development and aging, either at the Master's or PhD level.
Our program provides strong mentoring, excellent research training, and a positive and energetic learning environment with collegial faculty-student relations. The faculty who specialize in adult development and aging are (in alphabetical order):
Allison Bielak – Dr. Bielak's research focuses on the differentiation between normal and pathological changes in adulthood, and how lifestyle factors such as physical, social, and cognitive activities may influence cognitive changes with age. She is also interested in how moment-to-moment fluctuations in cognitive speed relates to cognitive ability, health and possible dementia prediction. Allison.Bielak@ColoState.EDU<mailto:Allison.Bielak@ColoState.EDU>
Manfred Diehl – Dr. Diehl's research focuses, broadly speaking, on social-emotional development across the adult lifespan. His research includes work on risk and resilience factors in coping with daily stress, the development of coping and emotion regulation strategies across the adult lifespan, and aspects of self-concept development in adulthood. A new area of research focuses on how adults become aware of their own aging and how this awareness is linked to preparations for healthy and successful aging. Manfred.Diehl@ColoState.EDU<mailto:Manfred.Diehl@ColoState.EDU>
Christine Fruhauf – Dr. Fruhauf's research focuses on aging families including grandparenting and family caregiving. Her work includes grandparents rearing grandchildren, grandparent and adult grandchild relationships, GLBT grandparenting, young adult caregivers, and the impact of respite care on caregivers' depressive symptoms. She is also interested in applying Community-Based Participatory Research methods to her work. Christine.Fruhauf@ColoState.EDU<mailto:Christine.Fruhauf@ColoState.EDU>
Interested students can contact any faculty member in our department for questions regarding our program, funding opportunities, and ongoing research projects.
Applications are due January 2, 2012. See the attached flyer or go to our departmental website for more information: http://www.hdfs.cahs.colostate.edu/
Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, an hour's drive north of Denver. Situated on the front range of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins has excellent schools, outstanding recreational opportunities, and a sunny climate. With a population of approximately 150,000, the city has been listed by several national publications as one of the best places to live in the United States.
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Allison Bielak, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Human Development & Family Studies
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1570
allison.bielak@colostate.edu<mailto:allison.bielak@colostate.edu>
