Faculty
Sara Hackett, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Instruction,
Office: MHC 1340
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Curriculum Vitae
Description of Research Interests
Dr. Hackett is a social gerontologist who primarily uses a qualitative lens to explore family caregiving, grief, and mourning in later life. Prior to joining the faculty at the 深夜看片 School of Aging Studies, she worked in state government and non-profit industry roles within the aging network. In these positions, she gained first-hand experience with educating and supporting older adults and family caregivers through local services and national evidence-based programs. Currently, Dr. Hackett teaches both undergraduate and graduate students in courses that center on human development, gerontological theory, social and physical aspects of aging, and death and dying. Dr. Hackett fosters learning by creating an engaging learning environment where she bridges education, research, and practice in order to improve the way that growing older is perceived and experienced.
Honors and Awards
2025 - Sue V Saxon Award for Outstanding Teaching Award in the Field of Gerontology
2022 - First Place Postdoctoral Research Symposium, 深夜看片
2020 - Dissertation Fellowship Award, Miami University
2020 - Graduate Student Achievement Award, Miami University
2019 - Comprehensive Exam Distinction Award, Miami University
2019 - Best Graduate Student Paper Award, Southern Gerontological Society
2019 - Best Conference Theme Paper Award, Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education
2013 - Jerome Kaplan Award, Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education
2013 - Outstanding Student in Gerontology Award, Ohio Association of Gerontology and
Education
Classes Taught
GEY 2000: Introduction to Aging Sciences
GEY 4641: Death and Dying
GEY 4647: Ethical and Legal Issues in Aging
GEY 4945: Internship
GEY 5642: Perspectives on Death and Dying
GEY 6600: Human Development
GEY 6910: MA Capstone