CPHHS doctoral candidate Han-Jung Ko (Koko) has been appointed to serve on the Gerontological Society of America’s Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization’s International Task Force.

CPHHS doctoral candidate Han-Jung Ko (Koko) has been appointed to serve on the Gerontological Society of America’s Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization’s International Task Force.
To increase the odds for later-life success, CPHHS’ early childhood researchers have developed a workshop focused on the importance of children’s early self-regulation throughout childhood and into adulthood.
“Learning is a lifelong process. One day you think you’ve mastered something, but the next day you realize you’ve only scratched the surface. Actively seek out opportunities to learn and celebrate the diversity of knowledge that surrounds you,” John says.
“I found the entire experience to be empowering and left me with a better understanding of how to affect science and social policy through direct engagement,” Jeff says.
The quality of early child care and education programs is influenced both by funding and by the characteristics of the communities in which the programs operate, new research from Oregon State University’s College of Public Health and Human Sciences shows.
CPHHS Assistant Professor Bridget Hatfield is helping local teachers learn about emotionally supportive interactions and relationships in early childhood classrooms through a new workshop.