By Vincent Lim
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA), the nation’s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging, has elected Karen Lincoln, associate professor at the USC School of Social Work, as a fellow in its behavioral and social sciences section.
Fellowship—the highest class of membership—was awarded to Lincoln for her outstanding research contributions in the field.
“Being awarded fellow status by GSA is truly an honor, and I am pleased to have my work recognized,” said Lincoln, who will be formally inducted in a ceremony at GSA’s 67th annual scientific meeting in November.
An expert in the area of mental health disparities, particularly the well-being of African-Americans, Lincoln was recently ranked among the most influential African-American social work scholars in the United States, according to a list published in Research on Social Work Practice.