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LINDA ANN WRAY
Department of Biobehavioral Health
The Pennsylvania State University
219 Biobehavioral Health Building
University Park PA 16802
(O) 814.865.0764 E-mail: [email protected] (H) 814.237.1417
EDUCATION
1995-98 NIA Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, School of Social Work and Institute for Social Research,
University of Michigan
1989-95 Ph.D., Gerontology and Public Policy, University of Southern California
1981-83 Graduate Studies, Public Policy and Gerontology, George Washington University
1969-73 B.A., International Relations, Mary Washington College
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Academic Research and Teaching 2008- Associate Professor, Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University
2004- Faculty Affiliate, Department of Women’s Studies, The Pennsylvania State University
2002- Faculty Associate, Population Research Institute, Gerontology Center, and Center for Health Care
and Policy Research, The Pennsylvania State University
2002-08 Assistant Professor, Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University
2000-02 Adjunct Assistant Research Scientist, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research,
University of Michigan
2000-02 Director, Office of Curricular Evaluation, University of Michigan Medical School
1999-02 Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Education, University of Michigan Medical School
1999-00 Assistant Research Scientist, Department of Medical Education, University of Michigan Medical
School
1998-99 Research Investigator, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan
1995-98 NIA Research Fellow, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan
1991-95 Lecturer, undergraduate, professional education, and medical school classes, University of
Southern California, California State University—Los Angeles
1991-95 NIA Predoctoral Fellow, Gerontology Research Institute, University of Southern California
1989-91 Research Assistant, National Resource Center for Minority Aging Populations, University of
Southern California
Other Professional Employment 1983-90 Research Analyst, Survey Associate, Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
1983 Survey Researcher, Center on Preretirement and Aging, The Catholic University of America
1980-81 Congressional Liaison Specialist, Office of Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services
1979-80 Congressional Liaison Officer, Office of Assistant Secretary for Legislation, U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development
1976-79 Assistant Director of Political Education, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal
Employees, AFL-CIO
1973-76 Political Education Representative, Administrative Assistant, American Federation of State,
County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
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GRANTS
Active: External
2013-18 Investigator, Integrative Analysis of Longitudinal Studies of Aging, PO1, National Institute on
Aging (S. Hofer, PhD, A. Piccinin, PhD, D. Kuh, PhD, & J. Kaye, PhD, PIs), $1,637,504
Active: Internal
2014 Co-Principal Investigator, 2014 Healthy People Penn State Research Conference and Expo, Equal
Opportunity Planning Committee, The Pennsylvania State University; $10,000
Completed: External
2008-12 Principal Investigator, Role of Social Relationships and Self-Efficacy in Diabetes Management,
R21, National Institute on Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders; $196,843
2007-11 Co-Principal Investigator, Latent Growth Curve Models of Cognitive Aging, R01, National
Institute on Aging (D.F. Alwin, PhD, PI); $361,840
2002-05 Co-Investigator, Latent Growth Curve Models of Cognitive Aging, R01, National Institute on
Aging (D.F. Alwin, PhD, PI); $255,909
2002-06 Principal Investigator, Penn State subcontract, Comprehensive Program to Strengthen Physicians'
Training in Geriatrics, Donald W. Reynolds Foundation (J.B. Halter, MD, PI); $9,077
2001-02 Investigator, Comprehensive Program to Strengthen Physicians' Training in Geriatrics, Donald W.
Reynolds Foundation (J.B. Halter, MD, PI)
2001-03 Co-Principal Investigator, Socioeconomic Status, Psychological Resources, and Health, R01,
National Institute on Aging (D.F. Alwin, PhD, PI)
1999-00 Principal Investigator, Cognitive Functioning in Labor Force Transitions, R03, National Institute
on Aging
1998-00 Co-Investigator, Socioeconomic Factors, Aging, and Cognitive Functioning, R01, National
Institute on Aging (D.F. Alwin, PhD, PI)
1993-94 Co-Principal Investigator, Policies for Aging with a Disability, University of Southern California,
Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
(F.M. Torres-Gil, PhD, PI)
1991-93 Co-Principal Investigator, Geriatric Rehabilitation Policy Alternatives, University of Southern
California, Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, National Institute on Disability and
Rehabilitation Research (F.M. Torres-Gil, PhD, PI)
Completed: Internal 2012-13 Co-Principal Investigator, 2013 Healthy People Penn State Research Conference and Expo, Equal
Opportunity Planning Committee, The Pennsylvania State University; $9,000
2011-12 Co-Principal Investigator, 2012 Healthy People Penn State Research Conference and Expo, Equal
Opportunity Planning Committee, The Pennsylvania State University; $11,000
2010-11 Co-Principal Investigator, 2011 Healthy People Penn State Research Conference and Expo, Equal
Opportunity Planning Committee, The Pennsylvania State University; $15,000
2009-10 Co-Director, Recruitment Program for Underrepresented Graduate Students, Equal Opportunity
Planning Committee, The Pennsylvania State University
2008-10 Principal Investigator, Incorporating Values and Preferences into Clinical Care Guidelines
Designed for Older Adults Living with Type 2 Diabetes, Level II grant, Social Science Research
Institute, The Pennsylvania State University; $19.057
2008-10 Principal Investigator, Trajectories of Diabetes and Physical Function in Older Age in The United
States and Taiwan, Level II grant, Center for Population Health and Aging, The Pennsylvania
State University
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Completed: Internal (continued) 2006-07 Principal Investigator, Marriage and Diabetes Management in Middle-Aged and Older Couples,
Level II grant, Social Science Research Institute, The Pennsylvania State University
2004-06 Principal Investigator, Marriage and Optimal Diabetes Management in Middle-Aged and Older
Couples Living in Central Pennsylvania, Seed grant, College of Health and Human Development,
The Pennsylvania State University
2004-05 Principal Investigator, Spousal Support and Diabetes-Related Behavior Change in Middle-Aged
and Older Adults, Center for Population Health and Aging; parent, National Institute on Aging
2004-05 Principal Investigator, Cognitive Change and the Labor Force Status of Older Workers, Seed
grant, Population Research Institute, The Pennsylvania State University
2005 Principal Investigator, Marriage and Diabetes Management, President’s Fund for Research, The
Pennsylvania State University
2000-02 Principal Investigator, Mental Health and Labor Force Exits: Roles of Physical Health and Job
Factors, Michigan Retirement Research Center, University of Michigan; parent, Social Security
Administration
2000-01 Co-Investigator, Gender Differences in the Depression-Health Relation Among Middle-Aged and
Elderly Americans, Michigan Exploratory Center on the Demography of Aging, University of
Michigan; parent, National Institute on Aging (S.J. Fonda, PhD, PI)
1999-00 Principal Investigator, Depressive Symptomatology and Labor Force Transitions, Michigan
Exploratory Center on the Demography of Aging, University of Michigan; parent, National
Institute on Aging
1996-97 Co-Principal Investigator, Role of Cognitive Functioning in Real-Life Behaviors, Michigan
Exploratory Center on the Demography of Aging, University of Michigan; parent, National
Institute on Aging (with A.R. Herzog, PhD, and R.J. Willis, PhD)
Pending: External
2014 Co-Principal Investigator, Improving Access through Research and Education (IMPACT), R25,
National Institute of Health
2013 Investigator, Culturally Grounded, Family Systems-Based Approaches to Diabetes Management,
American Diabetes Association; $1,363,855
2013 Co-Investigator, Barriers to the Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Colorectal Cancer Survivors
and LBD Patients, R03, National Institute of Health
2010 Principal Investigator, Social Psychology of Retirement Decisions, R01, National Institute on
Aging (under revision)
2010 Principal Investigator, Cross-national Comparison of the Impacts of Diabetes on Physical
Disability, R21, National Institute on Aging (under revision)
EDITORIAL REVIEW AND CONSULTATION 2011-14 Associate Editor, Journal of Health and Social Behavior 2010- Associate Editor, Translational Behavioral Medicine: Practice, Policy, and Research 2008-10 Editorial Board, Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences
2007- Editorial Board, Journal of Aging and Health
1997- Ad hoc journal peer reviewer, Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences; Journals of
Gerontology: Social Sciences; The Gerontologist; Journal of Health & Social Behavior;
Demography; American Journal of Public Health; Journal of Aging & Health; Age & Ageing;
Journal of Aging & Ethnicity; International Journal of Aging & Human Development; Aging:
Clinical & Experimental Research; Nutritional Neuroscience; Aging & Mental Health
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Diabetes Association American Public Health Association
American Sociological Association Behavioral Research in Diabetes Group Exchange
Gerontological Society of America Population Association of America
Society of Behavioral Medicine Society for the Study of Human Development
RESEARCH AWARDS AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL HONORS
2011 Diversity Achievement Award, College of Health & Human Development, The Pennsylvania
State University
2008 HHD Alumni Society Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Health & Human Development,
The Pennsylvania State University
2004- Fellow, Gerontological Society of America
1995-98 NIA Research Fellowship, School of Social Work, University of Michigan
1995-97 NIA/Brookdale Fellowship, Summer Institute on Aging Research; NIA/RAND Fellowship,
Summer Institute, Demography, Economics, & Epidemiology of Aging
1996 National Research Service Award Postdoctoral Fellowship, Public Health Service, U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (declined)
1994-96 NACDA/ICPSR Fellowships, Workshops: Multiple Surveys on Aging, Asset and Health
Dynamics among the Oldest Old, Health and Retirement Study, University of Michigan
1991-95 NIA Predoctoral Fellowship, Gerontology Research Institute, University of Southern California
1992 AARP Andrus Foundation Policy Internship Fellowship
ACADEMIC TRAINING AT PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
(* Denotes student committees for which I was chair or co-chair)
Graduate Student Committees
*Cynthia L. LaCoe, Biobehavioral Health, PhD, expected 2015
Clinton Colaco, Biobehavioral Health, PhD, expected 2015
Kimberly Wallace, Recreation, Park, Tourism Management, expected 2015
*Angela Spleen, Biobehavioral Health, PhD, expected 2015
*Amy Thierry, Biobehavioral Health, PhD, expected 2016
Michelle Martin, Biobehavioral Health, PhD, expected 2016
*Tomorrow Wilson, Biobehavioral Health, PhD, expected 2016
LiLi Li, Biobehavioral Health, PhD, expected 2017
*Heather R. Collins, Biobehavioral Health, PhD, expected 2018
Dara Wheeler, Nutritional Sciences, 2013
Po-Ju Chang, Recreation, Park, Tourism Management, 2013
Jan Ding, Biobehavioral Health, PhD, 2010
*Ronda Renosky, MS, PhD, Biobehavioral Health and Rehabilitation Counseling, 2010
*Ching-Ju Chiu, PhD, Biobehavioral Health (minor Statistics), 2009
*Elizabeth A. Beverly, MS, PhD, Biobehavioral Health, 2008
*Oralia G. Dominic, MS, PhD, Biobehavioral Health, 2008
Annabelle Smith, Nursing, PhD (withdrew, 2012)
Mira M. Hidajat, Sociology, MS, PhD, 2010
Katherine Streitel, Biobehavioral Health, MS, 2010
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ACADEMIC TRAINING AT PENN STATE UNIVERSITY (Continued)
(* Denotes student committees for which I was chair or co-chair)
Graduate Student Committees
Jen Wong, PhD, Human Development & Family Studies, 2010
Latrica E. Best, MS, PhD, Sociology, 2008
Yifeng Hu, PhD, Communications, 2007
Suzanne M. Robertson, PhD, Human Development & Family Studies, 2007
Soyeon Cho, PhD, Human Development & Family Studies, 2006
Spring C. Cooper, PhD, Biobehavioral Health, 2006
Kimya I. Jackson, PhD, Biobehavioral Health, 2005
Jill Wood, PhD, Biobehavioral Health and Women’s Studies, 2003
Undergraduate Student Honors Thesis Committees
*Kaitlyn Gibson, BS, Biobehavioral Health, 2013
*Laura Karp, BS, Biobehavioral Health, 2010
*Kimberly D. Liao, BS, Biobehavioral Health, 2009
*Rachael B. Clauser, BS, Biobehavioral Health, 2006
*Kristen Jozkowski, BS, Biobehavioral Health, 2006
PUBLICATIONS
(* Denotes papers published with graduate students)
Journal Articles
1. Elman C., Wray L.A., & Xi J. (2014). Fundamental Resource Advantages, Youth Health, and Adult
Educational Outcomes. Social Science Research 43:108-126. PMID: 24267756.
2. Beverly, E.A., Wray, L.A., Chiu, C.-J., & LaCoe, C.L. (2014). Listening to Older Adults’ Values and
Preferences for Type 2 Diabetes Care: A Qualitative Study. Diabetes Spectrum 27(1): 44-49. DOI:
10.2337.
3. Chang, P.J., Wray, L.A., & Lin, Y. (accepted for publication, 2013). Social Relationships, Leisure Activity,
and Health of Midlife and Older Adults. Health Psychology.
4. Chiu, C.-J., Wray, L.A., Lu, F.-H., & Beverly, E.A. (2013). BMI Change Patterns and Disability
Development of Middle-aged Adults with Diabetes: A Dual Trajectory Modeling Approach. Journal of
General Internal Medicine 28. 9: 1150-1156. PMID: 2343456. 5. Wheeler D., Jensen G.L., Hartman T.J., Wray L.A., & Smiciklas-Wright H. (2013). Association between
Dietary Quality and Mortality in Older Adults: A Review of the Epidemiological Evidence. Journal of
Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics 32(2): 85-105. PMID: 23663210.
6. Garcia-Dominic O.A., Lengerich E.J., Wray L.A., Parrott R., Aumiller B., Kluhsman B., Renderos C. &
Dignan M. (2012). Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Latino Adults in Pennsylvania:
ACCN Results. American Journal of Health Behavior 36(2): 153-167. PMID: 22370254.
7. Garcia-Dominic O.A., Wray L.A., Mitchell, D., Ventura, A., Hernandez, A.E., Yin, Z., Ledikwe, J., Rolls,
B., Trevino, R.P., & Ulbrecht, J.S. (2012). Accuracy of Dietary Recall of Low-Income Urban 4th Grade
Minority Children. Obesity 18(110): 2220-2226. PMID: 20539298.. 8. Beverly, E.A., Wray, L.A., Chiu, C,-J., & Wenger, K. (2011). Perceived Challenges in Comorbidity
Management of Older Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetic Medicine 28(7): 781-784. PMID:
21395674.
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Journal Articles (continued)
9. Chiu, C.-J., Wray, L.A., & Ofstedal, M.B. (2011). Diabetes-Related Change in Physical Disability from
Midlife to Older Adulthood: Evidence from 1996-2003 Survey of Health and Living Status of the Elderly
in Taiwan. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice (3):413-23. PMID: 21193244.
10. Chiu, C.-J. & Wray, L.A. (2011). Physical disability trajectories in older Americans with and without
diabetes: the role of age, gender, race/ethnicity and education. The Gerontologist 51(1): 51-63. PMID:
20713455.
11. Chiu, C.-J., Wray L.A. (2011). Gender Differences in Functional Limitations in Adults Living with Type 2
Diabetes: Biobehavioral and Psychosocial Mediators. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 41 (1): 71-82.
PMID: 20827519.
12. Chiu, C.-J., Wray L.A., Beverly E.A. (2010). Relationships of Glucose Regulation to Change in Weight: A
Systematic Review and Guide to Future Research. Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews 26(5):
323-335. doi: 10.1002/dmrr.1095. PMID: 20578206
13. *Chiu, C.-J., Wray, L.A. (2010). Factors Predicting Glycemic Control in Middle-aged and Older Adults
Living with Type 2 Diabetes: Evidence from the U.S. Health and Retirement Study and the Diabetes
Survey. Preventing Chronic Disease, 7(1):A08, PMID: 20040223.
14. *Chiu C.-J., Wray L.A., Beverly, E.A., & Dominic, O.G. (2010). The Role of Health Behaviors in Mediating
the Relationship between Depressive Symptoms and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes: A Structural
Equation Modeling Approach. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 45(1); 67-76. PMID:
19343264.
15. *Dominic, O.G., Wray, L.A., Trevino, R.P., Hernandez, A.E., Yin, Z., & Ulbrecht, J.S. (2010). Identifying
Barriers That Hinder Onsite Parental Involvement in a School-Based Health Promotion Program, Health
Promotion Practice, 11(5): 703-713. PMID: 19339644.
16. *Renosky R.J., Hunt B., Hill-Briggs F., Wray L.A., & Ulbrecht J.S. (2008). Counseling People Living with
Diabetes. Journal of Rehabilitation 74, 31-40. 18559399.
17. *Beverly, E.A. & Wray, L.A. (2010). Collective Efficacy, Exercise, and Diabetes. Health Education
Research, PMID: 18559399.
18. *Beverly E.A., Wray, L.A., & Miller, C.K. (2008). Practice Implications of What Couples Tell us about
Type 2 Diabetes Management. Diabetes Spectrum 21:39-45.
19. *Beverly E.A., Penrod, J. & Wray, L.A. (2007). Living with Type 2 Diabetes: Marital Perspectives of
Middle-Aged and Older Couples. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 45:24-32.
PMID: 17334200.
20. *Beverly E.A., Wray, L.A., & Miller, C.K. (2008). Spousal Support and Food-Related Behavior Change in
Middle-Aged and Older Adults Living with Type 2 Diabetes. Health Education & Behavior 35:707-720.
PMID: 17456857.
21. *Wray L.A., Alwin D.F., McCammon, R.J., Manning, T., & Best L.E. (2006). Social Status, Risky Health
Behaviors, and Diabetes in Middle-Aged and Older Adults. Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences,
61B:S290-S298. PMID: 17114308.
22. Wray L.A., Alwin D.F., & McCammon R.J. (2005). Social Status and Risky Health Behaviors: Results from
the Health and Retirement Study. Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences Spec Iss II: 85-92. PMID:
16251597.
23. Alwin D.F. & Wray L.A. (2005). A Life-Span Developmental Perspective on Social Status and Health.
Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences Spec Iss II: 7-14. PMID: 16251595.
24. Wray L.A., Ofstedal M.B., Langa K.M., & Blaum C.S. (2005). The Effect of Diabetes on Disability in
Middle-Aged and Older Adults. Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences 60:1206-1211. PMID:
16183964.
25. Wray L.A., Blaum C.S., Ofstedal M.B., & Herzog A.R. (2004). Diabetes Diagnosis and Weight Loss in
Middle-Aged Adults, Research on Aging 26:62-81.
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Journal Articles (continued)
26. Fonda S.J., Fultz N.H., Jenkins K.R., Wheeler L.M., & Wray L.A. (2004). Relationship of Body Mass and
Net Worth for Retirement-aged Men and Women, Research on Aging 26:153-76.
27. Roubidoux M.A., Bailey J.E., Wray L.A., & Helvie M.A. (2004). Invasive Cancers Detected after Breast
Cancer Screening Yielded a Negative Result: Relationship of Mammographic Density to Tumor
Prognostic Factors. Radiology 230:42-48. PMID: 14695385.
28. Jenkins K., Fultz N.H., Fonda S.J., & Wray L.A. (2003). Patterns of Body Weight in Middle-aged and Older
Americans, by Gender and Race, 1992-2000, Sozial und Präventivmedzin 48:257-68. PMID: 12971114.
29. Fitzgerald J.T., Wray L.A., Halter J.B., Supiano M.A., & Williams B.C. (2003). Do Medical Students
Knowledge and Attitudes About Older Adults Relate to Interest in a Geriatric Medicine Career?
Gerontologist 43:849-855. PMID: 14704384.
30. Fitzgerald J.T., Gruppen L.D., Wray L.A., Shay B.A., & Anderson R.M. (2003). Measuring Perceptions of
Diabetes-Related Concepts: A Preliminary Study. The Diabetes Educator 29:480-7. PMID: 12854338.
31. Blaum C.S., Ofstedal M.B., Langa K.M., & Wray L.A. (2003). Functional Status and Health Outcomes in
Older Adults with Diabetes, Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 51(6):745-53. PMID: 1275559.
32. Franks M.H., Pienta A.M., & Wray L.A. (2002). It Takes Two: Marriage and Smoking Cessation in the
Middle Years. Journal of Aging and Health 14:336-354. PMID: 12146510.
33. Wray L.A. & Blaum C.S. (2001). Explaining the Role of Sex on Disability: A Population-Based Study, The
Gerontologist 41:499-510. PMID: 11490048.
34. Wray L.A. & J.W. Lynch (1999). Does Cognitive Functioning Mediate the Well-Documented Link Between
Education and Daily Functioning for Middle-Aged Adults? Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
896:480-483. PMID: 10681956.
35. Wray L.A., Herzog A.R., Willis R.J., & Wallace R.B. (1998). The Impact of Education and Heart Attack on
Smoking Cessation among Middle-Aged Adults, Journal of Health and Social Behavior 39(4):271-294.
PMID: 9919852.
36. Wray L.A. (1996). The Role of Ethnicity in the Disability and Work Experience of Preretirement Age
The Gerontologist 36(3):287-298. PMID: 8682327.
37. Hayward M., Crimmins E., & Wray L. (1994). The Relationship between Retirement Life-Cycle Changes
and Older Men's Labor Force Participation Rates, Journals of Gerontology: Social Sciences 49(5):S219-
S230. PMID: 8056951.
38. Sheets D.J., Wray L., & DeJong F.J. (1994). Incorporating Independent Living Outcomes in Rehabilitation
Agencies: Older Disabled Persons as an Underserved Population, Journal of Occupational and Physical
Therapy 12(4):1-12.
39. Sheets D.J., Wray L., & Torres-Gil F.M. (1993). Geriatric Rehabilitation: Linking Aging, Health, and
Disability Policy, Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation 9(2):1-17.
40. Torres-Gil F.M. & Wray L. (1993). Funding and Policies Affecting Geriatric Rehabilitation, Clinics in
Geriatric Medicine 9(4):831-840. PMID: 8281508.
41. Wray L. & Torres-Gil F. (1992). Availability of Rehabilitation Services for Elders: A Study of Critical
Policy and Financing Issues, Generations 16(1):31-47, 1992.
42. Krause N. & Wray L. (1991). Psychosocial Correlates of Health and Illness Among Minority Elders,
Generations 15(4):25-30, 1991.
43. Wray L. (1992). Health Policy and Ethnic Diversity: Dissonance or Harmony? The Western Journal of
Medicine 157(3):357-361. PMID: 1413784.
44. Wray L. (1991). Policy Implications of an Ethnically Diverse Elderly Population, Journal of Cross-Cultural
Gerontology 6(2):243-257. PMID: 24390516.
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Book and Encyclopedia Chapters
1. Wray L.A. (2008). Diabetes, Adulthood, and Later Life. Pp. 117-120 in D. Carr (Ed.) Encyclopedia of the
Life Course and Human Development. Farmington Hills, MI: Cengage Learning.
2. Alwin D.F., McCammon R.J., Wray L.A., & Rodgers W.L. (2008). Population Processes and Cognitive
Aging. Pp. 69-89 in D.F. Alwin & S. M. Hofer (Eds.), Handbook of Cognitive Aging: Interdisciplinary
Perspectives. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
3. Wray L.A. (2007). Smoking. In Encyclopedia of Health and Aging (K.S. Markides (Ed.), Thousand Oaks,
CA: Sage Publications, pp. 524-527.
4. Wray L.A. (2004). Diet and Meal Planning. Pp. 367-375 in J. Hazlett (Ed.) Diabetes Self-Management
Answer Book: 501 Tips and Secrets to Keep You Healthy. New York: R.A. Rapaport Publishing.
5. Wray L.A., Herzog A.R., Willis R.J., & Wallace R.B. (1998). The Impact of Education and Heart Attack on
Smoking Cessation among Middle-Aged Adults. Wealth, Work, and Health (J.P. Smith and R.J. Willis,
Eds.). Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press, 1999, pp. 291-325.20.
6. Krause N. & Wray L. (1991). Psychosocial Correlates of Health and Illness Among Minority Elders.
Diversity: New Approaches to Ethnic Minority Aging (E.P. Stanford and F.M. Torres-Gil, Eds.).
Amityville, NY: Baywood Publishing Co., Inc., 1992, pp. 41-52.
7. Torres-Gil F. & Wray L. (1990). Long-Term Care. In California Policy Choices (J.J. Kirlin & D.R. Winkler,
Eds). CA: University of Southern California, pp. 99-126.
8. Wray L. & Torres-Gil F. (1992). Long-Term Care Policy: A California Dilemma. In Issues in Long-Term
Care—A Prospectus for the Nineties (G.A. LaRue & M. Bayley, Eds.). New York: Prometheus Books,
pp. 39-66.
Technical Reports, Working Papers, and Manuscripts
1. Alwin D.F., Wray L.A., & Rodgers W.L. (2006). The Aging Mind in Social and Historical Context.
Unpublished manuscript. Population Research Institute, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
PA 16802.
2. Wray L.A. (2003). Mental Health and Labor Force Exits in Older Workers: The Mediating or Moderating
Roles of Physical Health and Job Factors. Michigan Retirement Research Center Research Paper No.
WP-2003-047. Ann Arbor MI: University of Michigan
3. Richardson C., Hanlon J.T., Mull H.J., Vigan S., Hayward R., Wray L.A., & Langa K.M. (2003). The Impact
of Poor Health Behaviors on Workforce Disability. Michigan Retirement Research Center Working Paper
2003-057. Ann Arbor MI: University of Michigan.
4. Crimmins E.M., Hayward M.D., Wray L.A., & Lu R. (1996). The Prevalence and Incidence of Health
Problems in the First Two Waves of the Health and Retirement Study. HRS/AHEAD Working Paper 96-
031.
5. Wray L.A. (1995). Disability and Work in the United States. Unpublished dissertation. Los Angeles CA:
University of Southern California.
6. DeJong F.J., Wray L.A., & Sheets D.J. (1994). Geriatric Rehabilitation Policy Alternatives: Final Project
Report. Report prepared for National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department
of Education. Los Angeles CA: University of Southern California.
7. Sheets D.J. & Wray L.A. (1993). Geriatric Rehabilitation Policy Alternatives: Technical Report on the
Survey of State Departments of Rehabilitation and Agencies for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Report
prepared for Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging. Los Angeles
CA: University of Southern California.
8. Wray L. & Torres-Gil F. (1992). Availability of Rehabilitation Services for Elders: A Study of Critical
Policy and Financing Issues. Aging and Disabilities: Seeking Common Ground (E.F. Ansello and N.N.
Eustis, Eds.). Amityville, NY: Baywood Publishing Co., Inc., 1992, pp. 55-68.
9. Wray L. (1992). Geriatric Rehabilitation Policy Alternatives: Technical Report on the Survey of State
Agency Representatives. Report prepared for Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Research and Training
Center on Aging. Los Angeles CA: University of Southern California.
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Technical Reports, Working Papers, and Manuscripts (continued)
10. Wray L. (1991). Geriatric Rehabilitation Policy Alternatives: Technical Report on the Survey of
Congressional Committee Staff. Report prepared for Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Research and
Training Center on Aging. Los Angeles CA: University of Southern California.
11. Ponza M. & Wray L. (1990). Evaluation of the Food Assistance Needs of the Low-Income Elderly and Their
Participation in USDA Programs (Elderly Programs Study). Final report submitted to the Food and
Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Washington DC: Mathematica Policy Research.
12. Wray L. (1990). Claims Collection in State Food Stamp Agencies: Tracking and Aging Systems. Final report
submitted to the Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Washington, DC:
Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
13. Hershey A. & Wray L. (1990). Food Stamp Program Operations Study (FSPOS): Automated Certification
System Support for Expedited Service Processing. Final report submitted to the Food and Nutrition
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
14. Long S. & Wray L. (1989). State and Local Claims Collection Operations. Final report submitted to the
Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy
Research, Inc.
15. Edson D., Wray L.A., Lieberman R., & Miller E. (1989). FSPOS Data Access System: System
Administrator's Manual. User's guide submitted to the Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
16. Fraker T., Caswell H., & Wray L. (1986). Handbook of Financial Assistance Programs. Final report
submitted to the Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Washington, DC:
Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVIEW
(* Denotes papers under review with graduate students)
1. Hsu, Y.-C., Chiu, C.-J., Wray, L.A., Beverly, E.A., Lu, F.-H., & Yang, Y.-C. (2014). Chinese Medicine
Utilization and Health-Related Trajectories: An 8-Year Longitudinal Study. Under review, Journal of the
American Geriatrics Society.
2. Chang, P-J., Wray, L.A., and Lin, Y. (2014). Leisure, Social Status, and Well-Being in the Main Effects
Model in Older Adults. Under second review, Journal of Leisure Research.
3. Hu, Y.-H., Hu, S.C., Wray, L.A., Beverly, E.A., Liang, J., & Chiu, C.-J. (2014). Marital Transitions and
Psychological Well-Being: The Moderating Effect of Leisure Activities. Under review, Journal of
Marriage and the Family.
4. Garcia-Dominic, O.A., Lengerich, E.J., Gallant, N.R., Wray, L.A., Ahern, F., Bogdan, G., Weinberg, E., &
Ulbrecht, J.S. (2013). Trends in the Prevalence of Diabetes and Associated Obesity in Pennsylvania
Adults, 1995 – 2010. Under review, Diabetes and Obesity Trends
5. Chiu, C.J., Wu, S.-T., Wray, L.A., Beverly, E.A., & Lu, F.-H. (2012). Healthy Lifestyle and Psychological
Well-being Buffer Diabetes-related Cognitive Decline: Findings from the Taiwan Longitudinal Study on
Aging. Under review, Aging and Mental Health.
6. *Toyokawi, N., Bontempo, D.E., Wray, L.A, Sparks, C., Alwin, D.F., Piccinin, A.M. & Hofer, S.M.
Examining the Association of Self-reported, Morbidity Diagnosis and General Health Questions with
Functional Status (2011). Under second review, Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences.
7. Wray L.A. & Alwin D.F. (2009). Does Change in Cognitive Performance Predict Transitions to Retirement
in Older Workers? Under second revision, Research on Aging.
8. Wray, L.A., Alwin, D.F., Hofer, S.M., Zeiser, K.L., & Chiu, C.-J. (2011). Diabetes and Cognitive Change in
Midlife and Older Adulthood. Under second revision, Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences.
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PRESENTATIONS AT SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
(* Denotes presentations with graduate students)
*Wilson, T.D. &Wray, L.A. (2014). Stressing, Socializing, and Sipping: The Role of Differential Stressors and
Social Integration in Risky Alcohol Consumption in Mid- to Late-Life. Poster session under submission,
Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Washington DC, November 2014
*Thierry, A.D. & Wray, L.A. (2014). Assessing the Influence of Chronic Stress and Spousal Support on
Glycemic Control in Diabetic Adults: Do Gender and Race/Ethnicity Matter? Poster session under
submission, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Washington DC, November 2014
*Collins, H.R. & Wray, L.A. (2014). Perceived Everyday Discrimination and C-Reactive Protein in Middle-
Aged and Older Adults. Poster session under submission, Gerontological Society of America Annual
Meeting, Washington DC, November 2014
*Wilson, T.D. &Wray, L.A. (2014). The Relation between Pain, Social Support, and Alcohol Consumption in
Older Adults. Poster session under submission, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting,
Philadelphia PA, April 2014.
Chiu, C.-J. Hsu, Y.-C., & Wray, L.A. (2013). Depressive Trajectories in Adults Diagnosed with Different
chronic Conditions. Paper session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, New Orleans LA,
November 2013
*LaCoe, C.L., Wray, L.A., & Alwin, D.F. (2013) Diabetes Self-Management-Related Beliefs, Attitudes, and
Behaviors in Middle-Aged and Older Adults.” Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of
America Annual Meeting, New Orleans LA, November 2013
*Wilson, T.D., & Wray, L.A., (2013) Psychosocial Factors Related to Alcohol Use in Middle-Aged and Older
Adults Living with Diabetes.” Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of America Annual
Meeting, New Orleans LA, November 2013
*Wray, L.A., Franks, M.M., Chiu, C.-J., & LaCoe, C.L. (2013) Social Relationships, Self-Efficacy, and Diet-
Related Outcomes in Adults Living with Diabetes. Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of
America Annual Meeting, New Orleans LA, November 2013
Wray, L.A. (2013) Type 2 Diabetes Management in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: The Role of Psychosocial
Factors by Key Sociodemographic Characteristics. Symposium session moderator, Gerontological
Society of America Annual Meeting, New Orleans LA, November 2013
*LaCoe, C.L., Wray, L.A., & Alwin, D.F. (2013) Diabetes Self-Management-Related Beliefs, Attitudes, and
Behaviors in Middle-Aged and Older Adults.” Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of
America Annual Meeting, New Orleans LA, November 2013
Chiu, C.-J. Lu, F.-W., Wray, L.A., & Beverly, E.A. (2012) How Does Change in Depressive Symptomatology
Influence Trajectories in Weight, Cognitive Function and Behaviors in Patients with Diabetes? Poster
session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, San Diego CA, November 2012
*LaCoe, C.L. & Wray, L.A. (2012) Marital History and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Management: What are
the Relationships? Poster session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, San Diego CA,
November 2012
*LaCoe, C.L. & Wray, L.A. The Relationship between Widowhood and Type 2 Diabetes Incidence in Middle-
aged and Older Adults from the Lifespan Perspective. Poster session, Society of Behavioral Medicine
Annual Meeting, New Orleans LA, April 2012.
Chiu, C.-J., Wray, L.A., Beverly, E.A., & Lu, F.-H. Disentangling the Causal Relationship between Depressive
Symptoms and Glycemic Control. Poster session, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, New
Orleans LA, April 2012.
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PRESENTATIONS AT SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS (continued)
(* Denotes presentations with graduate students)
Chiu, C.-J. & Wray, L.A. Healthy Lifestyle and Psychological Well-being Attenuate Diabetes-related Cognitive
Deterioration: Findings from the Taiwan Longitudinal Study on Aging. Symposium paper session,
Gerontological Society of America. Boston MA, November 2011
Elman, C., Wray, L.A., & Xu, J. The Effects of Early Life Health Status on Status Attainment and Later life
Health. Poster session, Gerontological Society of America. Boston MA, November 2011
*LaCoe, C.L., Beverly, E.A., Scanze, M.A., Gabbay, R.A., & Wray, L.A. (2011). Type 2 Diabetes Care: The
Importance of Older Patients’ Values. Poster session, Gerontological Society of America. Boston MA,
November 2011
*Beverly, E.A., LaCoe, C.L., Chiu, C.-J., Scanze, M.A., Gabbay, R.A., & Wray, L.A. (2011). Older Adults’
Treatment Preferences for Type 2 Diabetes Care. Poster session, Gerontological Society of America.
Boston MA, November 2011
*Wray, L.A., Alwin, D.F., Hofer, S.M., Zeiser, K.L., & Chiu, C.-J. Diabetes and Cognitive Change in Midlife
and Older Adulthood. Paper session, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, Washington DC,
April 2011.
*Beverly, E.A., LaCoe, C.L., Chiu, C.-J., Scanze, M.A., Gabbay, R.A., & Wray, L.A. (2011). Older Adults’
Treatment Preferences for Type 2 Diabetes Care. Poster session, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual
Meeting, Washington DC, April 2011.
Chiu, C.-J., Wray, L.A., & Beverly, E.A. (2011). BMI Change Trajectories before Diabetes Diagnosis: A 14-
year Investigation of U.S. Middle-aged Adults. Poster session, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual
Meeting, Washington DC, April 2011.
*LaCoe, C.L., Beverly, E.A., Scanze, M.A., Gabbay, R.A., & Wray, L.A. (2011) The Importance of Patients’
Values in Type 2 Diabetes Care. Poster session, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting,
Washington DC, April 2011.
*Wray, L.A., Alwin, D.F., Hofer, S.M., Zeiser, K.L., & Chiu, C.-J. Diabetes and Cognitive Change in Midlife
and Older Adulthood. Poster session, Gerontological Society of America. New Orleans, LA, November
2010
*Lacoe, C.L., & Wray, L.A. The Impact of Place of Education on Health in Mexican Americans over 50 Years of
Age. Poster session, Gerontological Society of America. New Orleans, LA, November 2010
Wray, L.A., Franks, M.M., Chiu, C.-J., & Miller, C.K Social Relationships, Self-Efficacy and Diet-Related
Outcomes in Adults Living with Diabetes. Poster session, Gerontological Society of America. New
Orleans, LA, November 2010
Dominic-Garcia, O., Wray, L., Trevino, R., Hernandez A., Yin, Z., Ulbrecht, J. (2010). Trends in the prevalence
of diabetes and obesity in Pennsylvania adults, 1995-2005. 11th International Congress of Behavioral
Medicine, Washington, DC.
Dominic-Garcia, O., Lengerich, E.J., Wray, L., Parrott, R., Ochoa, J.A., Klushman, B., Aumiller, B., Reneros, C.,
Dignan, M. (2010). Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening among Latino/Hispanic Adults in Urban and
Rural Pennsylvania: Results from the Appalachia Community Cancer Network (ACCN). 11th
International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC.
*Wray L.A., Alwin D.F., Hofer S.M., Zeiser K.L, & Chiu C-J. Diabetes and Cognitive Change in Midlife and
Older Adulthood. Paper session, American Sociological Association, Atlanta GA, August 2010.
*LaCoe, C.L. & Wray, L.A. The Impact of Place of Education on Health in Mexican Americans over 50 Years of
Age Penn State Diabetes and Obesity Institute Research Summit, Hershey, PA, April 2010
*Renosky, R., Ahern, F., Hunt, B., Wray, L., & Ulbrecht, J.S. Psychosocial Adjustment to Diabetes: An
Integrative Model for Glycemic Control and Quality of Life. Penn State Diabetes and Obesity Institute
Research Summit, Hershey, PA, April 2010
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(* Denotes presentations with graduate students)
Dominic, O.G., Lengerich E.J., Wray L.A., Parrott R., Ochoa J.A., Renderos C., & Dignan M. (2010). Barriers to
Colorectal Cancer Screening in Latino Adults Living in Urban and Rural Appalachian Areas of
Pennsylvania: Results from the ACCNPenn State Diabetes and Obesity Institute Research Summit,
Hershey, PA, April 2107
*Sparks C., Hofer S.M., Piccinin A., Alwin, D.F., & Wray L.A.. Relationships between Level, Change, and
Variation in Cognitive Function and Depressive Symptoms within Spousal Dyads. Poster presentation,
Cognitive Aging Conference. Atlanta GA, April 2010.
*Wray L.A., Alwin D.F., Hofer S.M., Zeiser K.L., & Chiu-C.-J. The Role of Diabetes in the Cognitive Aging of
Middle-Aged and Older Americans. Poster session, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting,
Seattle WA, April 2010.
Dominic, O.G., Lengerich, E.J., Wray, L.A., Parrott, R., Ochoa, J.A., Aumiller, B., Kluhsman, B., Renderos, C.,
& Dignan, M. Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Latino/Hispanic Adults in Urban and
Rural Pennsylvania: Results From the ACCN. Poster session, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual
Meeting, Seattle WA, April 2010.
*Wray L.A., Chiu C.-J., Beverly E.A., & LaCoe C.L. Education, Health, and Disability in Older Age.
Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Atlanta GA, November
2009
Wray L.A. Social Indicators of Disease Risk and Disease Management in Late Life. Discussant, symposium
paper session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Atlanta GA, November 2009
*Chiu C.-J. & Wray L.A. Gender Differences in Physical Disability in Adults Living with Type 2 Diabetes:
BioBehavioral and Psychosocial Mediators. Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of
America Annual Meeting, Atlanta GA, November 2009
*Chiu C.-J. & Wray L.A. BMI Trajectories in U.S. Middle-aged and Older Adults Living with
Diabetes and Link with Future Disability Trajectories. Poster session, Gerontological Society of America
Annual Meeting, Atlanta GA, November 2009
Wray L.A. & Alwin, D.F. (2009). Does Memory Performance Predict Retirement in Older Workers? Paper
session, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada, April 2009
*Chiu, C.-J. & Wray, L.A. (2009). Gender Inequality in Trajectories of Functional Limitations in Adults with
Type 2 Diabetes: Biobehavioral and Psychosocial Mediators. Paper session, Society of Behavioral
Medicine Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada, April 2009
*Dominic, O.G., Wray, L.A., Trevino, R.P., Hernandez, A.E., Yin, Z., & Ulbrecht, J.S. (2008). Identifying
Barriers That Hinder Onsite Parental Involvement in a School-Based Health Promotion Program. Poster
presentation, NIH Summit: The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities, National Harbor MD,
December 2008 Wray, L.A. & Franks, M.M. (2008). The Practice Implications of Type 2 Diabetes in an Aging Society.
Organizers, Symposium paper session, Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of America
Annual Meeting, Washington DC, November 2008
*Chiu, C.-J. & Wray, L.A. (2008). From Midlife to Older Adulthood: Are Physical, Mental, and Behavioral
Trajectories Different for Adults with and without Diabetes? Symposium paper session, Gerontological
Society of America Annual Meeting, Washington DC, November 2008
*Beverly, E.A. & Wray, L.A. (2008). Incorporating Comorbidity, Values and Preferences into Clinical Care
Guidelines Designed for Older Adults Living with Type 2 Diabetes. Symposium paper session,
Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Washington DC, November 2008
Alwin, D.F., Wray, L.A., & Rodgers, W.L. (2008). Cumulative Advantage and Cognitive Change: Is Aging
Kinder to the Better Educated? Paper session, American Sociological Association, Boston MA, August
2008
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(* Denotes presentations with graduate students)
*Beverly, E.A. & Wray, L.A. (2008). Collective Efficacy in Exercise Adherence: A Qualitative Study of Spousal
Support and Diabetes Management. Paper session, American Sociological Association, Boston MA,
August 2008
Elman, C. & Wray, L.A. (2008). Early Life Health Status and Its Effects on Educational Trajectories. Paper
session, American Sociological Association, Boston MA, August 2008
*Wray L.A. & Chiu C-J. (2008). The Relationship of Diabetes and Working Memory: Results from the Health
and Retirement Study, 1998-2006. Poster session, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, San
Diego CA, March 2008
*Chiu C.-J. & Wray L.A. (2008). Examination of Mental and Behavioral Constructs in Affecting Glycemic
Control in Middle Aged and Older Adults with Diabetes: A SEM approach. Poster session, Society of
Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego CA, March 2008
*Beverly E.A. & Wray L.A. (2008). Incorporating Values and Preferences into Clinical Care Guidelines
Designed for Older Adults Living with Type 2 Diabetes. Poster session, Society of Behavioral Medicine
Annual Meeting, San Diego CA, March 2008
Wray L.A. & Franks M.M. (2007). Management of Type 2 Diabetes across the Adult Lifespan. Organizers,
symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, San Francisco CA,
November 2007
*Beverly E.A. & Wray L.A. (2007). The Social Meaning of Food: Focused Ethnographic Interviews of Middle-
Aged and Older Adults Living with Type 2 Diabetes. Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society
of America Annual Meeting, San Francisco CA, November 2007
*Chiu C.-J. & Wray L.A. (2007). Causal Patterns of Glycemic Control Differ for Middle-aged and Older Adults
Living with Type 2 Diabetes, symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of America Annual
Meeting, San Francisco CA, November 2007
Alwin D.F., McCammon R.J., Wray L.A., Tufiş, P., & Rodgers, W.L. (2007). Life Expectancy and Sex
Differences in Patterns of Cognitive Aging. Paper session, American Sociological Association Annual
Meeting, New York, August 2007
*Beverly E.A. & Wray L.A. (2007). The Social Meaning of Food: Beliefs and Practices of Middle-Aged And
Older Adults Living with Diabetes. Poster session, Penn State Diabetes and Obesity Institute Research
Retreat, University Park, PA, April 2007
*Beverly, E.A., Wray L.A., & Miller C.K. (2006). The practice and policy implications of what couples tell us
about diabetes management. Poster session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Dallas
TX, November 2006
*Wray L.A., Beverly E.A., & Miller C.K. (2006). Spousal Support and Food-Related Behavior Change in
Middle-Aged and Older Adults Living with Type 2 Diabetes. Research roundtable session, American
Sociological Association Annual Meeting, Montreal QB, Canada, August 2006
*Wray L.A., Beverly E.A., Clauser R.B., Miller C.K., & Willis S.L. (2006). The Role of Spouses in Diabetes-
Related Behavior Change. Poster session, Penn State Diabetes Center Research Retreat, Grantville PA,
May 2006
*Clauser R.B., Beverly E.A., Miller C.K., Willis S.L., & Wray L.A. (2006). Gender Differences in the Link
between Spousal Support and Adherence to an Exercise Program for Couples Living with Diabetes.
Poster session, Penn State Diabetes Center Research Retreat, Grantsville PA, May 2006
*Wray L.A., Beverly E.A., Clauser R.B., Miller C.K., & Willis S.L. (2006). The Role of Spouses in Diabetes-
Related Behavior Change. Symposium paper session, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting,
San Francisco CA, April 2006
*Beverly E.A., Miller C.K., Willis S.L., Clauser R.B., & Wray L.A. (2006). Do Men or Women Benefit More
from Spousal Support in Managing Type 2 Diabetes? Poster session, Society of Behavioral Medicine
Annual Meeting, San Francisco CA, April 2006
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PRESENTATIONS AT SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS (continued)
(* Denotes presentations with graduate students)
*Clauser R.B., Beverly E.A., Miller C.K., Willis S.L., & Wray L.A. (2006). Gender Differences in the Link
Between Spousal Support and Adherence to an Exercise Program for Couples Living with Diabetes.
Poster session, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, San Francisco CA, April 2006
*Wray L.A., Beverly E.A., Clauser R.B., Miller C.K., & Willis S.L. (2006). Spousal Support and Diabetes-
Related Behavior Change in Middle-Aged and Older Adults. Poster session, Society of Behavioral
Medicine Annual Meeting, San Francisco CA, April 2006
Alwin D.F., McCammon R.J., Rodgers W., & Wray L.A. (2006). Mortality Selection and Patterns of Cognitive
Aging. Poster session, Cognitive Aging Conference, Atlanta GA, March 2006
Alwin D.F., McCammon R.J., Rodgers W.L., & Wray L.A. (2006). The Future of Low Cognitive Functioning in
the U.S. Population. Poster session, Cognitive Aging Conference, Atlanta GA, March 2006
Wray L.A. (2005). Do Health-Promoting Behaviors Really Promote Health? Organizer and chair, Symposium
session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Orlando FL, November 2005
Wray L.A. & Alwin D.F. (2005). Do Risky Health Behaviors Mediate the Link Between Social Status and
Health? Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Orlando FL,
November 2005
Wray L.A. & Alwin D.F. (2005). Cognitive Change and Labor Force Transitions. Symposium paper session,
Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Orlando FL, November 2005
*Wray L.A., Beverly E.A., Miller C.K., & Willis S.L. (2005). Spousal Support and Diabetes Management. Poster
session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Orlando FL, November 2005
Alwin D.F. & Wray L.A. (2005). Social Inequalities and Metabolic Disorders. Paper session, American
Sociological Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia PA, August 2005
Alwin D.F., McCammon R.J., Wray L.A., & Rodgers W.L. (2005). Demographic Issues in the Future of
Cognitive Aging Research. Paper session, International Conference on the Future of Cognitive Aging
Research, University Park PA, May 20-22, 2005
*Beverly E.A., Miller C.K., Willis S.L., & Wray L.A. (2005). Spousal Support and Diabetes Management. Poster
session, Penn State Diabetes Research Retreat, State College PA, May 2005
*Garcia O.A., Wray L.A., Beverly E.A., Hernandez I.U., Hernandez A.E., & Trevino R.P. (2005). Identifying
Barriers That Hinder Parental Involvement in School-Based Health Promotion Programs. Poster session,
Penn State Diabetes Research Retreat, State College PA, May 2005
*Wray L.A., Beverly E., Garcia O., Alwin D., Gold C., Berg S., Malmberg B., Nilsson S., Pedersen N., &
McClearn G. (2005). Socioeconomic Status, Health Behaviors, Comorbidity, and Diabetes. Poster
session, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, Boston MA, April 2005
*Wray L.A., Beverly, E.A., Miller, C.K., & Willis, S.L. (2006). COUPLED: Changing Our Understanding of
People Living Everyday with Diabetes. Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of America
Annual Meeting, Dallas TX, November 2006
*Chiu C.-J. & Wray L.A. (2007). The Role of Lifestyle and Pharmacological Adherence on Glycemic Control in
Middle-Aged And Older Adults Living With Type 2 Diabetes. Poster session, Penn State Diabetes and
Obesity Institute Research Retreat, University Park, PA, April 2007
*Garcia-Dominic O., Wray L.A., Bodgan G., Weinberg G., Lengerich E.J., West S.G., Ahern F.M., Kang J.,
Miller J., DeWalsche S., Miller G., & Ulbrecht J. (2007). Prevalence of Obesity and Diabetes in
Pennsylvania Adults, 1995-2005. Poster session, Penn State Diabetes and Obesity Institute Research
Retreat, University Park, PA, April 2007
Wray L.A. (2006). Till Death Do Us Part: Spousal Support and Health. Organizer and chair, symposium paper
session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Dallas TX, November 2006
*Garcia-Dominic O.A., Wray L.A., Beverly E.A., Hernandez I.U., Hernandez A.E., & Trevino R.P. (2005).
Identifying Barriers That Hinder Parental Involvement in School-Based Health Promotion Programs.
Poster session, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, Boston MA, April 2005
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(* Denotes presentations with graduate students)
Wray L.A. & Fonda S.J. (2004). The Utility of the HRS for Measuring Health and Function: The First Decade of
Evidence. Organizers, symposium session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting,
Washington DC, November 2004
Pienta A.M., Franks M.S. & Wray L.A. (2004). Linking Gender and Marital Quality with Alcohol Use in Midlife
Couples. Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Washington
DC, November 2004
Alwin D.F.& Wray L.A. (2004). Socioeconomic Risk Factors and Metabolic Disorders: Evidence from the
Health and Retirement Study. Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of America Annual
Meeting, Washington DC, November 2004
Wray L.A. & Alwin D.F. (2004). Effects of Socioeconomic Disparities and Health Behaviors on Diabetes in
Middle-Aged and Older Adults. Paper session, American Sociological Association Annual Meeting, San
Francisco CA, August 2004
*Wray L.A., Beverly E., Alwin D., Gold C., Berg S., Malmberg B., Pedersen N., McClearn G. (2004).
Socioeconomic Status, Health Behaviors, and Comorbidity. Poster session, Nordic Congress on
Gerontology, Stockholm Sweden, May 2004
Alwin D.F., McCammon R.J., Wray L.A., & Rodgers W.R. (2004). Cohort Differences in Patterns of Cognitive
Aging. Poster session, Cognitive Aging Conference, Atlanta GA, April 2004
Wray L.A. & Alwin D.F. (2004). SES, Health Risks, and Diabetes Prevalence. Paper session, Society of
Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, Baltimore MD, March 2004
Wray L.A. & Franks M.M. (2003). Studies of Well-Being in the Second Half of Life: The Legacy of Anna
Regula Herzog. Organizers, symposium session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, San
Diego CA, November 2003
Wray L.A. & Alwin D.F. (2003). The Effects of Socioeconomic Disparities and Health Behaviors on Diabetes
Prevalence and Incidence in Middle-aged and Older Adults. Symposium paper session, Gerontological
Society of America Annual Meeting, San Diego CA, November 2003
Alwin D.F., McCammon R.J., Rodgers W.L., & Wray L.A. (2003). The Consequences of Attrition for Estimates
of Parameters in Latent Growth Model of Cognitive Aging: Results from the Health and Retirement
Surveys. Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, San Diego CA,
November 2003
Wray L.A., Fitzgerald J.T., Supiano M.A., Williams B.C., & Halter J.C. (2003). Physician Training in Geriatrics:
Do Medical Student Preferences for Careers in Geriatric Medicine Differ by Gender? Poster session,
Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, San Diego CA, November 2003
Wray L.A., Fitzgerald J.T., Supiano M.A., Williams B.C., & Halter J.C. (2003). Strengthening Physician
Training in Geriatrics: Early Evaluation Findings for Medical School Students. Poster session,
Association of Gerontology in Higher Education Annual Meeting, St. Petersburg FL, February 2003
Fitzgerald J.T., Wray L.A., Jensen J.E., Schiller A.R., Shay B.R., Supiano M.A., Williams B.C., & Halter J.C.
(2002). Comprehensive Programs to Strengthen Physician Training in Geriatrics: Evaluation of the
Reynolds Grant. Poster session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Boston MA,
November 2002
*Schiller A.R., Fitzgerald J.T., Wray L.A., & Shay B.R. (2002). The Relationship between First Year Medical
Students’ Attitudes Toward the Elderly, Fear of Death, and Interest in Geriatric Medicine. Poster session,
Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Boston MA, November 2002
Wray L.A., Alwin D.F., & McCammon R.J. (2002). SES, Health Risk, and Health Outcome Patterns: Differences
by Age and Race-Ethnicity. Poster session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Boston
MA, November 2002
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(* Denotes presentations with graduate students)
Fultz N.H., Jenkins K., Wray L.A., & Fonda S.J. (2002). Patterns of Body Weight in Middle-aged and Older
Americans, by Gender and Race, 1992-2000. Poster session, Gerontological Society of America Annual
Meeting, Boston MA, November 2002
Alexander G.L., Wray L.A., & Fantone J.C. (2002). Inquiring Minds: Measuring Students’ Comfort with Asking
Questions. Oral abstract presentation, Research in Medical Education Annual Meeting, November 2002
Richardson C.R., Hanlon J.T., Mull H.J., Vijan S., Hayward R.A., Wray L.A., Langa K.M. (2002). The Impact of
Poor Health Behaviors on Work Force Related Disability. Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research Science
Conference, Dallas TX, October 2002
Wray L.A., Fitzgerald J.T., Schiller A., Shay B.R., Supiano M.A., Williams B.C., & Halter J.B. (2002).
Comprehensive Programs to Strengthen Physician Training in Geriatrics: Evaluation of the Reynolds
Grant. Poster session, Medical Education Scholars Day, Ann Arbor MI, February 2002
Wray L.A., Fonda S.J., & Steffick D.E. (2001). Does the Comorbidity and Depression Link Differ in Men and
Women? Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Chicago IL,
November 2001
Alwin D.F., Wray L.A., & McCammon R.J. (2001). Socioeconomic Background, Educational Resources, and
Health: Results from the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study. Poster session, Gerontological Society of
America Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, November 2001
Franks M.H., Pienta A.M., & Wray L.A. (2001). It Takes Two: Marriage and Smoking Cessation in the Middle
Years. Paper session, Population Association of America Annual Meeting, Washington DC, March 2001
Richardson C., Hayward R., & Wray L. (2000). Low Socioeconomic Status Patients Gain Significant Health
Benefit from Physical Exercise. Paper session, Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Annual Meeting,
November 2000
Wray L.A., Blaum C.S., Herzog A.R., & Ofstedal M.B. (2000). The Link between Diabetes Diagnosis and
Subsequent Weight Loss in Middle-Aged Adults. Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of
America Annual Meeting, Washington DC, November 2000
Blaum C.S., Herzog A.R., & Wray L.A. (2000). Obesity and Weight Loss in Older Adults with Diabetes.
Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Washington DC,
November 2000
Fonda S.J., Fultz N.H., Wheeler L.M., & Wray L.A. (2000). Employment Outcomes of Obesity in Middle-Aged
Adults. Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Washington DC,
November 2000
Alwin D.F., McCammon R., & Wray L.A. (2000). Aging, Sensory Impairment, and Cognitive Test Performance:
Recent Results from the Health and Retirement Survey. Paper presentation, Gerontological Society of
America Annual Meeting, Washington DC, November 2000
Roubidoux M.A., LeCarpentier G.L., Carson P.L., & Wray L.A. (2000). 3-D Color Doppler Imaging of Breast
Masses: Variation with Menopausal Status. Submitted paper session, Radiological Society of North
America Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, November 2000
Wray L.A. (2000). Does Mental Health Affect Transitions Out of the Labor Force in Older Workers? Paper
session, American Sociological Association Annual Meeting, Washington DC, August 2000
Alwin D.F., McCammon R.J., & Wray L.A. (2000). The Link between Occupation and Intellectual Functioning
in Adulthood: An Examination of Selection and Socialization Processes. Paper session, American
Sociological Association Annual Meeting, Washington DC, August 2000
Wray L.A. (2000). Cognitive Functioning and Early Retirement in Older Workers. Poster session, American
Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Washington DC, August 2000
Wray L.A. (2000). The Role of Diabetes and Education in Smoking Cessation. Presidential poster session,
American Diabetes Association Annual Meeting, San Antonio TX, June 2000
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PRESENTATIONS AT SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS (continued)
(* Denotes presentations with graduate students)
Roubidoux M., Bailey J., Helvie M., & Wray L.A. (2000). Invasive Cancers Detected Subsequent to Negative
Breast Cancer Screening: Relationship of Mammogram Density to Tumor Prognostic Factors and to
Method of Detection. Paper session, American Roentgen Ray Society, Washington DC, May 2000
Wray L.A. & Alwin D.F. (2000). The Link between Sensory Impairments and Cognitive Functioning in Middle-
Aged Adults. Poster session, Eighth Annual Cognitive Aging Conference, Atlanta GA, April 2000
Wray L.A. & Ofstedal M.B. (1999). Dynamics of Depression in Middle and Old Age: Findings from Two
National Studies. Organizers, symposium session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting,
San Francisco CA, November 1999
Wray L.A. & Ofstedal M.B. (1999). The Link between Depression and Function in Middle-Aged and Older
Adults: Mediators and Moderators. Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of America Annual
Scientific Meeting, San Francisco CA, November 1999
Wray L.A. & Ofstedal M.B. (1999). Health Dimensions, Function, and Health Care Use in Older Adults. Paper
session, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, November 1999
Wray L.A. & Lynch J.W. (1999). Does Cognitive Functioning Mediate the Well-Documented Link Between
Education and Daily Functioning for Middle-Aged Adults? Poster session, NY Academy of Sciences
Conference on Socioeconomic Status and Health in Industrialized Nations: Social, Psychological, and
Biological Pathways, Bethesda MD, May 1999
Wray L.A. (1999). What Does Cognitive Functioning Have to do with Early Retirement of Older Workers?
Poster session, American Sociological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, August 1999
Wray L.A. (1998). Health and Disability in Older Adults: Policy Implications of Longitudinal Analyses from the
Health and Retirement Study. Organizer, symposium session, Gerontological Society of America Annual
Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia PA, November 1998
Wray L.A. (1998). The Role of Cognitive Functioning and Depressive Symptoms in the Transition out of Paid
Employment among Older Workers. Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of America
Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia PA, November 1998
Wray L.A. & Lynch J.W. (1998). The Role of Cognitive Ability in Links between Disease Severity and Daily
Functioning Among Middle-Aged Adults. Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of America
Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia PA, November 1998
Wray L.A. (1997). Prevention and Screening in Older Adults: Findings from the HRS and AHEAD. Organizer,
symposium session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, Cincinnati OH,
November 1997
Wray L.A., Herzog A.R., Willis R.J., & Wallace R.B. (1997). Impact of Education and Heart Attack on Smoking
Cessation among Older Adults. Symposium paper session, Gerontological Society of America Annual
Scientific Meeting, Cincinnati OH, November 1997
Wray L.A. (1996). Cognition, Health, and Function in Older Adults: Findings from HRS and AHEAD.
Organizer, symposium session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting,
Washington DC, November 1996
Wray L.A., Herzog A.R., & Park D.C. (1996). Physical Health, Mental Health, and Function among Older
Washington DC, November 1996
Kramer B.J., Wray L.A., & Ferrell B.A. (1996). Gender, Ethnicity, and Pain. Poster session, Gerontological
Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington DC, November 1996
Feld S., Dunkle R., Wray L., Gallant M., Gibson G., & Lindgren C. (1996). Racial/Ethnic Variation in
Caregiving. Poster session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington
DC, November 1996
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PRESENTATIONS AT SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS (continued)
(* Denotes presentations with graduate students)
Kramer B.J., Wray L.A., & Ferrell B.A. (1996). Pain in Ethnic Minorities: A Report from the Health and
Retirement Study. Poster session, American Geriatrics Society Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, May 1996
Wray L.A. & Crimmins E.M. (1995). Who Are the Work-Impaired? Paper session, Gerontological Society of
America Annual Scientific Meeting, Los Angeles CA, November 1995
Wray L.A. (1995). Disability and Work: Does Ethnicity Make a Difference? Invited paper, HRS Early Results
Workshop on Minority Perspectives, Ann Arbor MI, May 1995
Wray L.A. & Crimmins E.M. (1994). Disability and Work in the United States. President's Poster Session,
Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, Atlanta GA, November 1994
Sheets D.J. & Wray L.A. (1994). Aging and Disability: Perspectives of State Rehabilitation Administrators.
Applied research brief session, American Society on Aging Annual Meeting, San Francisco CA, March
1994
Sheets D.J., Wray L.A., & Torres-Gil F.M. (1993). Geriatric Rehabilitation Policy Alternatives: Technical Report
on the Survey of State Departments of Rehabilitation and Agencies for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Poster session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans LA,
November 1993
Hayward M., Crimmins E., & Wray L. (1992). The Legacy of the Labor Force Participation Rate for
Understanding Retirement: A Multistate Life Table Model. Paper session, Population Association of
America Annual Meeting, Cincinnati OH, April 1992
Wray L., Torres-Gil F., & Sheets D. (1992). Geriatric Rehabilitation Policy Alternatives: Results of a State
Agency Survey. Paper session, American Society on Aging Annual Meeting, San Diego CA, March 1992
Wray L. (1991). Geriatric Rehabilitation Policy Alternatives: Congressional Committee Survey. Paper session,
Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, San Francisco CA, November 1991
Wray L. (1991). Geriatric Rehabilitation Policy Alternatives: State Agency Representatives Survey. Paper
session, Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, San Francisco CA, November
1991
INVITED TALKS
Wray, L.A. (2013, 2012). It’s Never Too Late. Invited talk. BBH 504. University Park PA, October 2013, 2012
Wray, L.A. (2011). Social Environment, Chronic Disease, and Aging. Invited talk. BBH 101H. University Park
PA, September 2011
Wray, L.A. (2011). Social Environment and Health. Invited talk. BBH 504. University Park PA, November 2011
Wray L.A. (2010). Philosophy and Public Health. Invited talk. BBH 316. University Park PA, June 2010
Wray L.A. (2010). Social Environment, Chronic Disease, and Aging: Couples and Diabetes Management. Invited
talk. BBH 504. University Park PA, March 2010
Wray L.A. (2009). Memory Performance and Retirement Decisions. HHD Alumni Association Excellence in
Teaching Lecture. University Park PA, April 2009.
Wray L.A. (2008). Social Environment, Chronic Disease, and Aging: Couples and Diabetes Management. Invited
talk. BBH 501. University Park PA, December 2008
Wray L.A. (2008). In Sickness and in Health: Couples and Diabetes Management. Invited Talk, Penn State
Diabetes Center Journal Club. Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College PA, July 2008
Wray L.A. (2008). In Sickness and in Health: Couples and Diabetes Management. Invited talk, Gerontology
Research Colloquium, University Park PA, April 2008
Wray L.A., Alwin D.F., & McCammon R.J. (2007). Does Change in Cognitive Performance Predict Retirement
in Older Workers? Invited talk, Society for the Study of Human Development, University Park PA,
October 2007
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INVITED TALKS (continued)
Wray L.A. (2006), COUPLED: Changing Our Understanding of People Living Everyday with Diabetes. Invited
talk, Health Services Research Colloquium, Department of Health Policy and Administration, University
Park PA, April 2006
Beverly, E.A., Miller, C.K., Willis, S.L., Clauser, R.B., & Wray, L.A. (2006). Do Men or Women Benefit More
from Spousal Support in Managing Type 2 Diabetes? Invited talk, Penn State Diabetes Center Research
Retreat, State College PA, May 2006
Wray, L.A. (2006). COUPLED: Changing Our Understanding of People Living Everyday with Diabetes. Invited
talk, Life Course, Health, and Aging Seminar, Center for Population Health and Aging, University Park
PA, March 2006
Wray L.A. (2005). Social Status, Risky Health Behaviors, and Diabetes in Middle-Aged and Older Adults.
Invited talk, Penn State Diabetes Center Research Retreat, State College PA, May 2005
Wray L.A., Alwin D.F., & Best L.E. (2004). Social Status, Risky Health Behaviors, and Diabetes in Middle-
Aged and Older Adults. Invited talk, Department of Nutrition Colloquium Series, University Park,
November 2004
Wray L.A., Alwin D.F. (2004). Health Risks and Socioeconomic Status. Invited paper, Conference on Health
Inequalities across the Life Course, State College PA, June 2004
Alwin D.F., McCammon R.J., Rodgers W.L., & Wray L.A. (2003). Populations, Cohorts, and Processes of
Cognitive Aging: Results from the U.S. Health and Retirement Study. Invited talk, Conference on
Dynamic Processes in Aging. Canberra, Australia, September 2003
Wray L.A., Alwin D.F., McCammon R.J., & Manning T. (2003). Do Health Behaviors Mediate the SES-Health
Link in Middle-Aged and Older Adults? Invited talk, Population Research Institute Colloquium Series,
University Park PA, January 2003
Wray L.A., Herzog A.R., Willis R.J., & Wallace R.B. (1996). Cognition, Incident Health Events, and Changes in
Real-Life Behaviors. Invited paper, HRS/AHEAD conference honoring Thomas Juster, Ann Arbor MI,
December 1996
Crimmins E., Hayward M., Wray L., & Lu R. (1995). Social Inequality in the Disablement Process. Invited
paper, HRS Wave 2 Early Results Workshop, Ann Arbor MI, October 1995
Wray L. (1991). Geriatric Rehabilitation Policy Alternatives. Invited testimony, National Council on Disability
Public Forum on Financing Assistive Technology, Minneapolis MN, October 1991
Wray L. (1991). Geriatric Rehabilitation Policy Alternatives. Invited testimony, Public Hearings of the National
Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Oakland CA, June 1991
ACADEMIC SERVICE
To Profession
2013-16 Member, Chair, and Past Chair, Membership Committee, Behavioral and Social Sciences Section,
Gerontological Society of America 2011-13 Board of Directors, Behavioral Research in Diabetes Group Exchange
2010-11 Co-president and Board of Directors, Behavioral Research in Diabetes Group Exchange
2009-10 Member, Ad hoc publications committee on Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences,
Gerontological Society of America
2009 Special Emphasis Review Panel, National Institute on Aging
2009- Member, Research Grant Review Committee, American Diabetes Association
2009-10 Co-president-elect, Behavioral Research in Diabetes Group Exchange
2008 Proposal peer reviewer, Roybal Geriatrics Center, University of Michigan
2008-10 Member, Nominating Committee, Behavioral and Social Sciences Section, Gerontological
Society of America
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To Profession (continued)
2008 Member, 2008 Program Committee, Behavioral and Social Science Section, 60th Annual
Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America
2007-10 Listserv Editor, Section on Aging and the Life Course, American Sociological Association
2007-08 Ad hoc proposal peer reviewer, American Diabetes Association
2007 Member, 2007 Program Committee, Behavioral and Social Science Section, 60th Annual
Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America
2006-09 Council Member, Behavioral and Social Sciences Section, Gerontological Society of America
2005-07 Member, Health Policy Committee, Pennsylvania Diabetes Stakeholders
2005-06 Member, Nominations Committee, Section on Aging and the Life Course, American Sociological
Association
2004-08 Executive Committee Member, Behavioral and Social Sciences Section Representative,
Gerontological Society of America
2004-08 Behavioral and Social Sciences Section Representative, Task Force on Women and Public Policy
Committee, Gerontological Society of America
2004- Abstract peer reviewer, Gerontological Society of America; Society of Behavioral Medicine
2004 Member, 2004 Program Committee, Behavioral and Social Science Section, 57th Annual
Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America
2000-04 Abstract peer reviewer, Gerontological Health Section, American Public Health Association
1995 Issue Facilitator, 1995 White House Conference on Aging
1992 Proposal peer reviewer, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
1981 Volunteer Staff, 1981 White House Conference on Aging
To University
2011- Chair, Healthy People Penn State Research Conference and Expo, College of Health & Human
Development, the Pennsylvania State University
2011- Chair, Admissions Committee, Healthy People Penn State Research Conference and Expo,
College of Health & Human Development, the Pennsylvania State University
2010- Chair, Diversity Task Force, College of Health & Human Development, the Pennsylvania State
University
2013- Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee, Department of Biobehavioral Health, college of
Health and Human Development, The Pennsylvania State University
2013- Member, Internship Admissions Committee, Department of Biobehavioral Health, college of
Health and Human Development, The Pennsylvania State University
2013 Chair, Search Committee, Internship Coordinator, Department of Biobehavioral Health, College
of Health and Human Development, The Pennsylvania State University
2011-13 Chair, Ad hoc Committee on Internships, Department of Biobehavioral Health, College of Health
& Human Development, The Pennsylvania State University
2010- Member and Faculty Liaison, Capital Campaign Committee, College of Health & Human
Development, The Pennsylvania State University
2009-11 Member, Department of Biobehavioral Health 20th Anniversary Celebration Committee, The
Pennsylvania State University
2009-12 Member, Department of Biobehavioral Health Newsletter Committee, The Pennsylvania State
University
2008-10 Schreyer Honors College Application Review Committee, The Pennsylvania State University
2008- Member, Individual Conflict of Interest Committee, The Pennsylvania State University
2009 Member, AD-14 Review Committee, College of Health & Human Development, The
Pennsylvania State University
2009 Member, Alumni Diversity Achievement Award Committee, College of Health & Human
Development, The Pennsylvania State University
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To University (continued)
2008 Member, Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute Review Committee, The Pennsylvania
State University
2008-12 Member, Scholarship Committee, Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State
University
2008-09 Member, Biobehavioral Health/Diverse Contexts Faculty Search Committee, Department of
Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University
2007-12 Proposal peer reviewer, Social Science Research Institute, The Pennsylvania State University
2007- Member, Internal Advisory Board, Gerontology Center, The Pennsylvania State University
2007 Member, Gerontology Minor Curriculum Review Committee, The Pennsylvania State University
2007 Member, Participants and Clinical Interactions Working Group, Clinical and Translational
Science Award Proposal Effort, The Pennsylvania State University
2007 Member, Faculty discussion group on improving quality of health care, College of Health &
Human Development strategic planning committee, The Pennsylvania State University
2007 Member, Interest group on quality and system performance, Center for Health Care Policy and
Research, College of Health & Human Development, The Pennsylvania State University
2006- Chair, Diversity Committee, College of Health & Human Development, The Pennsylvania State
University
2006- Chair, Diversity Committee, Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State
University
2006-09 Member, Internal Advisory Committee, Women’s Leadership Initiative, College of Health &
Human Development, The Pennsylvania State University
2005-06 Mentor, Women’s Leadership Initiative, College of Health & Human Development, The
Pennsylvania State University
2004-06 Member, Diversity Committee, Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State
University
2003-06 Co-Chair, Colloquium Committee, Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State
University
2002-08 Member, Diversity Committee, College of Health & Human Development, The Pennsylvania
State University
2002-05 Member, Biobehavioral Health/Diverse Contexts Faculty Search Committee, Department of
Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University
2002-04 Member, Biobehavioral Health/Prevention Center Faculty Search Committee, Department of
Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University
2002-03 Member, Graduate Admissions Committee, Department of Biobehavioral Health, The
Pennsylvania State University
2001-02 Member, Internal Review Committee, Department of Medical Education, University of Michigan
Medical School
2000-02 Co-Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Medical Education, University of Michigan
Medical School
1993-94 Student Representative, PhD Committee and PhD Student Recruitment Subcommittee, Leonard
Davis School, University of Southern California
1993-94 Preceptor, undergraduate internship program, Leonard Davis School, University of Southern
California
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