17 Fellows Selected for GSA Journalists in Aging Fellows Program
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and the Journalists Network on Generations have selected 17 reporters for the next cohort of the Journalists in Aging Fellows Program, including two John A. Hartford Foundation reporters, Ruben Castaneda (US News & World Report, Washington DC. Project) and B. Denise Hawkins (Trice Edney News Wire).
The program is now in its twelfth year. The new fellows were chosen — by a panel of gerontological and editorial professionals — based on their proposals for an in-depth aging-focused story or series. They represent a wide range of general audience, ethnic, and community media outlets, including public radio and television affiliates, daily newspapers, and national publications. This year’s group brings the program’s total number of participating reporters to 202.
The current cycle of the program will commence with a short series of background and issue-focused educational sessions in November, and fellows will additionally participate in GSA’s online 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting, November 10-13. The fellowship will showcase research highlights from the meeting and other sources, and host discussions with veteran journalists on how to position aging stories in the current media environment.
The Silver Century Foundation, The RRF Foundation for Aging, The Commonwealth Fund, The John A. Hartford Foundation, and the Gannett Foundation provide funding support.
Articles published by the JAHF Fellows include:
- NABJ Black News & Views, "Black-owned Nursing Homes Continue Little-known Legacy, Fill Needs Unmet by Troubled Industry," B. Denise Hawkins
- U.S. News & World Report, "6 Strategies for Aging Successfully," Ruben Castaneda
- Discover magazine, "Aging is Still One of Biology's Greatest Mysteries," Jeanne Erdmann
- Trice Edney Wire, "Holding on to Their Faith: Strengthening Black Families Living with Dementia," B. Denise Hawkins
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To learn more about the Fellowship, click here.
To go to stories resulting from the program, click here.
