Alumni Adult Development and Aging

The joint Ph.D. program in Adult Development and Aging started in 2009. Our first graduating class of doctorates was in 2014, and we have had a 100% job placement rate!

2021 Graduates

• Lucas Hamilton (Advisor: Dr. Allard): Postdoctoral Researcher, Neuroscience of Mind and Behavior Lab, University of Indiana (Bloomington)
• Michael Vale (Advisor: Dr. Bisconti): Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Sacred Heart University 

2020 Graduates

• Jennifer Turner (Advisor: Dr. Stanley): Assistant Professor, University of Hawaii (Hilo)
• Katie Harrington (Advisor: Drs. Stern and Judge): Research Associate, Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University (OH)

2019 Graduates

• Peter Malik (Advisor: Dr. Allen): Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Ashland University 
• Britney Webster (Advisor: Dr. Stanley): Project Director, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Kent State University 

2018 Graduates

• Elliott Jardin (Advisor: Dr. Allen): Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Miami University (Middletown, OH)
• Evan Shelton (Advisor: Dr. Judge): Innovation Officer, Center for Applied Research in Dementia

2017 Graduates

• Christopher Buzzelli (Advisor: Dr. Kaut): Teaching Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, East Carolina University
• Maria Donaldson-Misener (Advisor: Dr. Allard): Senior Data Analyst: Progressive Insurance 
• Xuan Li (Advisor: Dr. Allen): DPT Student, Department of Physical Therapy, Clarkson University 
• Samantha Tuft (Advisor: Dr. M^cLennan): Research Analyst, Benjamin Rose Insitute on Aging

2016 Graduates 

• Jim Houston (Advisor: Dr. Allen): Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University
• Sara Incera (Advisor: Dr. M^cLennan): Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Eastern Kentucky University 
• Ruth Walker (Advisor: Dr. Bisconti): Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Tennessee (Chattanooga)

2015 Graduates 

• Nicole Dawson (Advisor: Dr. Judge): Associate Professor, Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Science, University of Central Florida
• Teresa Markis (Advisor: Dr. M^cLennan): Part-Time/Adjunct Instructor, Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College

2014 Graduates 

• Maura Krestar (Advisor: Dr. M^cLennan): Associate Professor, Department of Clinical and Health Sciences, Texas A&M University (Kingsville)
• Josh Pollock (Advisor: Dr. Allen): Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Kent State University 
• Sara Powers (Advisor: Dr. Bisconti): Research Scientist, Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging