Julie L Masters, Ph.D.
- Terry Haney Chair of Gerontology
- Gerontology, Professor
General Information
Biography
Julie Masters is a professor in the department of gerontology at the University of Nebraska Omaha. She holds the distinguished Terry Haney Chair of Gerontology. Julie teaches courses on the Lincoln campus. She also supervises honors students and doctoral students interested in end of life issues.
Teaching Interests
Courses taught include:1. Death and Dying.2. Dying, Death and Grieving.3. Psychology of Adult Development and Aging.4. Introduction to Gerontology.5. Honors Thesis Supervision.
Research Interests
1. Portraits of Peace: Perspective of Older Volunteers.2. The experiences of older adult volunteers during a time of uncertainty.3. COVID-19 and its impact on aging in the Community and the community.4. Healthy Aging.5. End of Life Planning.6. Caregiving.7. Gerontology programming across the US
Service Summary
1. Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging, Advisory Council, Council Chair.2. Office of Public Guardian - State of Nebraska Advisory Council.3. Elder Rights Coalition, State of Nebraska Coalition Member.4. Alzheimer's and Dementia Advisory Council, State of Nebraska.5. Age Friendly Lincoln, City of Lincoln and Aging Partners.6. Physicians Mutual, Board of Directors.
Education
Ph D, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, Community and Human Resources, Gerontology and Counseling, 1997