Khunza Asma, a PhD student in the School of Aging Studies, was selected as a recipient of the GSA Diversity Mentoring and Career Development Technical Assistance Workshop Diversity Fellow Award, provided by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) with support from the National Institute on Aging. This award, which includes a stipend to support her participation in the GSA Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle, celebrates early-career researchers committed to advancing aging research.
Asma attended the GSA Diversity Mentoring Career Development Technical Assistance Workshop, which offered invaluable insights through a rich, two-day program with a distinguished panel of leaders. Workshop sessions covered essential topics such as securing funding from the National Institute on Aging, writing successful grant applications, and building effective mentor-mentee relationships. Highlights included discussions on career opportunities in aging, fostering inclusive leadership, and advancing impactful research in health disparities and gerontology policy.
"This workshop was a powerful experience, equipping me with tools to enhance my career trajectory and build a professional network dedicated to advancing the field of aging," Asma said.