Dr. Nancy Sin
Fellow status is peer recognition for outstanding contributions to the field of gerontology.
Associate Professor Dr. Nancy Sin (she/her) is one of the newest fellows of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), through its Behavioral and Social Sciences section. This distinction comes at varying points in a person’s career and is given for diverse activities that include research, teaching, administration, public service, practice, and notable participation in society.
Dr. Sin was nominated by Dr. David Almeida, Dr. Susan Charles, and Dr. Anthony Ong—all prominent figures in research on psychology and aging.
Dr. Sin has made substantial and sustained contributions to the field of gerontology, demonstrating exceptional scholarship, impactful research, and dedicated service to GSA. Her work has advanced our understanding of the interplay between stress, positive experiences, and health across the adult lifespan, with significant theoretical, empirical, and applied implications. Dr. Sin’s research program exemplifies the highest caliber of gerontological science. Her pioneering investigations into the daily dynamics of stress, emotion, and health have provided novel insights into the biopsychosocial mechanisms that underlie aging-related health outcomes. Notably, her work has elucidated how daily positive events serve as protective factors in mitigating the deleterious effects of stress, thereby promoting resilience and well-being in older adults.
The new GSA fellows will be formally recognized during GSA’s 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, which will be held from November 12 to 15 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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