Student Winners
2021 OAGE Aging and Innovation Student Award
Isabella Slaubaugh
Kent State University at Stark
2021 Arnedia Smith Outstanding Undergraduate Paper
Christian Stephens
Ohio State University
2021 Dr. Jerome Kaplan Outstanding Graduate Paper: Honorable Mention
Amanda M. MacNeil
Cleveland State University
2021 Dr. Jerome Kaplan Outstanding Graduate Paper
Morgan Minyo
Cleveland State University
2020 Best Conference Theme Paper
Adaline Cook
Youngstown State University
2020 Dr. Jerome Kaplan Outstanding Graduate Paper
Athena Koumoutzis, MA
Miami University
2019 Arnedia Smith Outstanding Undergraduate Paper
Alli Evans
Ohio University
Paper title: “Developing resident relationships in nursing homes”
2019 Dr. Jerome Kaplan Outstanding Graduate Paper
Barbara T. Hodgdon, MS
The Ohio State University
Paper title: “The influences of work-family spillover on filial and sandwiched caregiver’s psychosocial well-being”
2019 Best Conference Theme Paper
Sara Stemen, MGS
Miami University
Paper title: “Breaking down ageism: Social barriers and steps toward achieving a third demographic dividend”
2018 Arnedia Smith Outstanding Undergraduate Paper
Mallory Richert
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Paper title: “Impact of grief on formal and informal caregivers”
2018 Best Conference Theme Paper
Qiuchang (Katy) Cao
The Ohio State University
Paper title: “Literature Review on Mental Health Literacy of East Asian Elders”
2018 Dr. Jerome Kaplan Outstanding Graduate Paper
Kathryn L. Zeltinger
Cleveland State University
Paper title: “How individuals with dementia cope with and manage their illness experience”
2017 Best Conference Theme Paper
Tarynn N. Clune
Bowling Green State University
Paper title: “Communicative behaviors elicited by leisure activities in memory care units”
2017 Dr. Jerome Kaplan Best Graduate Paper
Jennifer Perion, MLS
The University of Toledo
Paper title: “Perceptions of reciprocal friendship by community dwelling persons with mild to moderate dementia”
2017 Arnedia Smith Best Undergraduate Paper
Tarynn N. Clune
Bowling Green State University
Paper title: “Communicative behaviors elicited by leisure activities in memory care units”
2016 Dr. Jerome Kaplan Best Graduate Paper
Matthew C. Fullen, MA, MDiv
Sean Gorby, Med
The Ohio State University
Paper title: “Reframing Resilience: Pilot Evaluation of a Program to Promote Resilience in Marginalized Older Adults”
2016 Arnedia Smith Best Undergraduate Paper
Joy Huston
Youngstown State University
Paper Title: “Person-Centered Care: Sociology of Dementia”
2015 Best Conference Theme: Faces Of Aging Community & Connectedness
Tim Burgener
The Ohio State University
Paper: Aging in Place: Implications for Social Work
2015 Arnedia Smith Best Undergraduate Paper
Casey Schonhardt
Bowling Green State University
Paper: Older Adults and Technology: Adoption and Acceptance Comes from Relationship and Encouragement from Younger Generations
2015 Dr. Jerome Kaplan Best Graduate Paper
Margaret Rusnak
The Ohio State University
Paper: Meaningful Devices – Inclusion of Seniors in the Design of Assistive Technology
Arnedia Smith Best Undergraduate Paper of the Year 2014
Morgan Bunting
Bowling Green State University
The Impact of Providing Modified Bereavement Support to Direct Care Providers in Long-term Care Facilities
with co-author Jessica Miller-Blakely
Dr. Jerome Kaplan Best Graduate Paper of the Year 2014
Matthew C. Fullen
The Ohio State University
Counseling for Wellness with Older Adults
Nominations
OAGE accepts nominations of individuals in Ohio to be recognized for their contributions in the areas of education, research, and practice. For more information, click on the links below.