School of Aging Studies postdoctoral research scholar Sara Hackett won first place and received a $300 travel award for her research presentation at the Postdoc Research Symposium last week. Seventeen postdocs participated in the symposium, which partnered with the Graduate Student Research Symposium. Sara co-authored her research, titled “It was a Struggle: Challenges of Keeping Residents Living with Dementia safe during COVID-19,” with Lindsay Peterson, PhD; Debra Dobbs, PhD; and PhD candidate Carlyn Vogel.
"It was a true privilege to present at the Postdoc Research Symposium among so many innovative and dedicated scholars," said Hackett. "I am honored that the work my colleagues and I conducted was recognized and to have a part in influencing discussions about how we can improve quality of life for people living with dementia in long-term care settings during emergencies."