This seminar is part of the monthly Issues in Aging series that highlights current research and perspectives on aging-relevant issues from experts in medicine, social work, psychology, law and more.
This event will take place virtually via Zoom webinar. Please register to receive our unique link to attend.
About the Speaker
Cal Halvorsen, PhD
Associate Professor, Brown School
Cal J. Halvorsen is a gerontological social work scholar whose work is at the confluence of aging societies, paid and unpaid work, and social purpose and impact. With expertise on self-employment, job-training programs, volunteering in later life, and intergenerational initiatives, his national reputation continues to grow.
His scholarship has been published in top peer-reviewed journals in gerontology, social work, and public health, and his op-eds have been published in Fast Company, Forbes, and Next Avenue. His expertise on older workers has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, BBC, and more. Cal’s research has been funded by both public and private sources, including the U.S. Social Security Administration, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, National Institutes of Health, and AARP. In recognition for his research and public scholarship, he received the Carroll L. Estes Rising Star Award from the Gerontological Society of America.