Receiving the Student Travel Stipend-Biological Sciences at the GSA Annual Scientific Meeting (2024 and 2025) helped me present my research and connect with brilliant scientists in the aging field, supporting my research growth and creating opportunities for future collaborations. Ambika Verma, PhD University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Receiving the student travel stipend enabled me to attend the GSA 2025 conference in Boston, where I built meaningful connections with international scholars. These conversations broadened my perspective on cross-cultural aging and strengthened the global relevance of my resarch. Morgan Stangl, MSW University of Iowa
As an active PhD candidate, I am honored to have received a GSA travel stipend, which helped cover part of my travel costs and allowed me to focus on presenting my work and building connections in my research area. Elnaz Abaei Iowa State University
The stipend enabled me to present my dissertation-related work in a podium session and receive valuable visibility and feedback. I also gained meaningful exposure to knowledge and connections with researchers in my area, which helped me clarify a future career pathway. Erh-Chi Hsu Johns Hopkins University
I am very thankful for the travel stipend, which allowed me to attend the Annual Scientific Meeting during an important stage of my career. The experience of sharing my research, learning from experts, and connecting with peers was invaluable. Soojeong Han, PhD, AGNP-BC, RN Columbia University
Receiving this invaluable stipend allowed me to present research that became an important foundation for my dissertation, gain valuable feedback, and connect with scholars in my field. I sincerely thank the donors whose support made this opportunity possible. Hyesong Joung, MSN, RN University of Virginia
Attending the Annual Scientific Meeting with student travel stipend had a positive impact on my career. I presented my research, gained critical feedback, built professional networks, identified opportunities for collaboration, and clarified my long-term research agenda and future career trajectory. Patrick O. Mese, MSW, MGS Miami University
Thanks to the BSS travel stipend, I attended my first GSA meeting, where I gained fresh, cross-disciplinary perspectives, built meaningful connections that supported my transition from PhD to postdoc, and felt welcomed by a community that cares about early-career scholars! Hyewon Yang, M.A. Michigan State University
The student travel stipend made the difference in allowing me the opportunity to attend the annual scientific meeting to network with researchers in my field, providing me with the connection that led to me receiving my current postdoctoral position. Jiyeon "Joan" Baek, PhD Penn State
As a student with limited funding, the SRPP Student Travel Stipend meaningfully supported my attendance at the 2025 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston, where I presented my research and connected with scholars. I am grateful for donors' generous support! Byeongju Ryu, MSW Brown School at Washington University
The student travel stipend helped me attend the GSA conference where I presented my work on dementia caregivers' emotions and mental health in a symposium on emotions in later life! Dustin S. Gad Cornell University
Receiving the GSA travel stipend allowed me to attend the 2025 meeting, present my research, and connect with leading scholars. It inspired lasting collaborations and my role as a 2026 abstract reviewer. Mingzhu Yang Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
The GSA Annual Scientific Meeting is a phenomenal and unique platform for exploring new perspectives, sharing research progress, and reconnecting with old friends while building new collaborations. The student travel stipend makes these meaningful moments much more accessible to me! Aaron C. Li, MSW, MA Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging
Receiving a travel stipend from GSA significantly defrayed my travel costs and allowed me to present three posters at this last Annual Scientific Meeting. As a result, I gained invaluable feedback on my research as well as expanded my network. Marrium Mansoor Virginia Tech
As an international doctoral student, a GSA travel stipend made my attendance possible despite broader contextual barriers. It enabled me to share my research and build connections with leading scholars, a key element in my development as an early-career researcher. Marie-Hélène Lévesque, MOT, MSc, PhD Candidate Université de Sherbrooke
Receiving the GSA student travel stipend directly strengthened my research and career trajectory. Attending the Annual Scientific Meeting allowed me to present my work, build meaningful collaborations, and expand opportunities that continue to shape my scholarship. Anne Hagan, MSN, PhD Candidate University of Maryland School of Medicine
This travel stipend enabled me to attend this meeting, engaged with leading researchers, and receive valuable feedback. This experience enhanced my research, professional connections, and supported my long-term career development. I am so grateful to receive this award. Alok Tripathi Augusta University
A travel stipend made it possible for me to attend my first GSA Annual Scientific Meeting, connect with global scholars, discuss civic engagement, and gain inspiration for a collaborative research project I'm now pursuing with a fellow stipend recipient. Lauren Gil Hayes, LCSW University of Iowa
Receiving the GSA travel stipend enabled me to attend the Annual Scientific Meeting, strengthening my research on undiagnosed dementia in the US and Brazil, and fostering collaborations that led to a publication increasing awareness across diverse populations. Marlon Aliberti Johns Hopkins University and University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
As a first-year student, attending GSA felt out of reach. The Emerging Scholars Travel Stipend changed that in my second and third years, allowing me to present my work, connect with colleagues and mentors, and shape my academic journey. Eric Frimpong University of Massachusetts, Boston
Receiving the GSA Emerging Scholars Travel Stipend allowed me to attend the Annual Scientific Meeting at a pivotal moment in my training, connecting with senior scholars who opened doors to mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities that have significantly strengthened my career. Kingsley C. Udeh, MSPH, B.MLS Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University,
This travel stipend did more than support a trip - it reshaped how I think. I built meaningful connections with mentors, explored shared interests, and developed new ways of approaching research! Daum Chung, MSN, RN Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University
Receiving a GSA travel stipend enabled me to disseminate my graduate research to a global audience, receive constructive feedback from interdisciplinary aging scholars, and engage with fellow trainees. Attending GSA has been one of the highlights of my graduate career! Abbey M. Hamlin, MA University of Texas at Austin
The student travel stipend enabled me to attend the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting at Boston, where I presented my research, connected with collaborators, and built meaningful connections with leading researchers in my field. I am truly grateful for the support. Wenjie, MBBS, MS Johns Hopkins University
Receiving a Student Travel Stipend was an honor and catalyst for my professional growth. It enabled me to attend and present at the Annual Scientific Meeting, connect with admired scholars, and gain insights to strengthen my research. Mengzhao Yan University of Southern California
The AGHE travel award was meaningful, enabling me to present preliminary findings, connect with experts and collaborators, and receive constructive feedback. It affirms my commitment to continued growth in gerontology, and I am grateful to the organizers for their support. Josephine Boateng University of Massachusetts, Boston
Receiving the SRPP travel stipend enabled me to present my research on LTSS quality, build collaborations with international experts, and gain critical feedback that directly strengthened my career trajectory and ongoing work in person-centered care for individuals living with dementia. Romil Parikh University of Minnesota
Receiving a stipend helped fund my trip to this year's meeting! Because of the stipend, I could meet other students, reconnect with friends, and learn about some of the newest developments in technology and health care for older adults. Justin W. Lam, B.Sc. Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
The student travel stipend from GSA was helpful in supporting my international travel from Korea. It eased some of the financial burden and allowed me to focus more on participating in the conference and engaging in various activities. Ern Chern Khor, MS Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Receiving a travel stipend aided me in building crucial connections with new research collaborators in GSA, maintaining existing relationships face-to-face at the Annual Scientific Meeting, and providing me the opportunity to gain knew knowledge and skills during the meeting. Jeffrey T. Boon, PhD, RN Ohio State University
Yanjun Dong, PhD Candidate University at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY)
The student travel stipend allowed me to attend the Annual Scientific Meeting, present my research, gain expert feedback, build valuable professional connections. This experience strengthened my confidence, expanded my research perspective, supported my growth as an emerging scholar in aging studies. Khunza Asma University of South Florida
Receiving the GSA travel stipend meant I could actually be in the room, meeting researchers and presenting my work that would have been difficult without it. It reminded me that I'm part of a community that supports its emerging scholars. Joonhyeog Park University of Pennsylvania
GSA is a unique meeting that brings together gerontology researchers and professionals from diverse fields. With the support of the student travel stipend, I was able to attend the meeting, receive valuable feedback, strengthen my research, and broaden my perspective. Dr. Xiaoping Zheng The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Receiving a GSA travel stipend meant more than just being able to attend the meeting. It helped me feel seen, supported, and encouraged as an emerging scholar while giving me the opportunity to share my research. Helena Polansky, M.S. University of South Florida
The financial support offered by the Emerging Scholars Stipend was invaluable to my professional development. This stipend gave me the opportunity to present my research, which focuses on Latino cognitive health, and network with leading aging scientist. Jordana Breton University Of Texas At Austin
I was able to present my poster describing a proposed neurodevelopmental model underlying increased eating disorder risk in aging adults during the Meeting. I had enlightening conversations with both researchers and providers who shared important perspectives on the topic! Hannah (Heintz) Monette, M.S. Virginia Commonwealth University
As a first-year PhD student, the GSA travel stipend was invaluable. Beyond easing the unexpected financial burden of my first conference, it made me feel supported as a researcher, enabling me to focus entirely on learning and professional networking. Jina Park University of Denver
I am grateful for the GSA BSS travel stipend, which, along with additional institutional support, enabled me to present my research, engage with the scientific community, and build meaningful connections that have supported my development as an early-career researcher. Rinanda R.A Shaleha Pennsylvania State University
Because of the travel stipend, I was able to attend the GSA Annual Scientific Meeting and present my dissertation research to a broader scientific audience. I had the opportunity to learn, network, and make connections across institutions. Catherine A. Clair, PhD, MHS Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Receiving the student travel stipend enabled me to present my work at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, connect with other researchers in the field, and gain feedback that informed my next steps and reshaped how I approach my research. Huan Li University of Wisconsin-Madison
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