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Institute on Aging Welcome Page Institute on Aging Welcome to the Institute on Aging!The Institute on Aging (IOA) is a multidisciplinary research and educational organization with strong ties to various community partners. We are located within the College of Urban and Public Affairs.Our faculty, who are prominent leaders in the field of aging and gerontology, prepare students for leadership and success through interdisciplinary learning and applied experience. IOA News March 12th 2024 Professional Associations & Careers in Aging Webinar March is Careers in Aging month at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). The Portland State Better with Age team kicked off Careers in Aging month with a panel discussing the benefits of professional memberships for students pursuing career pathways in aging and gerontology. The webinar... November 13th 2023 Connecting to the Climate Conference COP28 For most of us attending a United Nations (UN) climate conference like the... September 28th 2023 IOA affiliate & adjunct faculty member on Think Out Loud to talk about Age and Disability Inclusive Neighborhoods Action Plan On September 27, 2023, the City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) released a draft of the Age and Disability Inclusive Neighborhoods (ADIN) Action Plan which will advance racial and disability equity, increase the availability of age-friendly housing and services in... See all IOA News Course schedule Education Research & Other Projects Age-Friendly Portland & Multnomah County About Us Senior Adult Learning Center (SALC) Previous Next Education Research & Other Projects Age-Friendly Portland & Multnomah County About Us Senior Adult Learning Center (SALC) Meet IOA Interim Director Dr. Billie Sandberg In July 2023 Dr. Paula Carder embarked on a one year sabbatical, while Dr. Carder is gone Dr. Billie Sandberg will be the IOA interim director. Dr. Sandberg is Associate Professor of Public Administration in the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government at Portland State University . Read more about Dr. Sandberg Upcoming events