The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) — the nation’s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging — has named Michelle Putnam, Professor and Jennifer Eckert ’08 Chair of Simmons’ School of Social Work, as the next editor-in-chief of the journal Innovation in Aging, effective January 2025.
Innovation in Aging is an online, open-access journal published by Oxford Journals on behalf of GSA. It contains conceptually sound, methodologically rigorous research studies that describe innovative theories, research methods, interventions, evaluations, and policies relevant to aging and the life course.
“It’s an honor to be selected for this role and to serve GSA in this capacity,” Putnam said. “Innovation in Aging is rooted in GSA’s interdisciplinary strengths, carrying forward a mission to help translate science into practice, knowledge into action. I look forward to working with authors, reviewers, and the entire editorial team.”