School of Social Work News
Robert Taylor Organizes the U-M Program for Research on Black Americans ReunionProfessor Robert Taylor organized the U-M Program for Research on Black Americans Reunion last week which celebrated 35+ years of research based on the National Survey of Black Americans and the National Survey of American Life. The event brought together former graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and faculty for the 2-day gathering and panel presentations on research accomplishments of the PRBA. Speakers at the event included founding members: James S. Jackson, Gerald Gurin and Belinda Tucker, as well as scholars from across the country. Read about the research reunion in the University Record.
- June 27, 2014
- Robert Taylor Awarded the 2014 Pearmain
Professor Robert Taylor has been awarded the 2014 Pearmain Prize. He is being recognized for making outstanding contributions to the field of translational aging research that demonstrates excellence in bridging science to practice and/or policy. This prize recognizes the sustained body of work produced by Professor Taylor.
The University of Southern California Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging fosters and recognizes excellence in research and community partnerships that further the needs of minority older persons, particularly those from undeserved backgrounds. Toward that end, the Pearmain Prize for Excellence in Research on Aging was established.
- February 27, 2014