Center for Applied Science in Health and Aging (CASHA)

The Center for Applied Science in Health and Aging (CASHA) integrates disciplinary perspectives in physical activity, health, human development, and cognitive psychology to optimize human potential.  In addition, we seek to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of emerging scholars and pracitioners by providing experimental and developmental learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Our team strives to identify, develop, and mobilize social and health innovations in applied research by enhancing well-being, performance, and functioning in in the aging community. To achieve these goals, our team:

• Engages in rigorous research to promote health, vitality, and human potential in the aging community
• Disseminates findings to inform research, policy, practice, and program development
• Collaborate with community organizations and university partners to identify and address needs in the aging community
• Identifies and secures funding through grants, contracts, partnerships, and commercialization