Education
ยท PhD, Gerontology, University of Kentucky, 2014
ยท MS, Community & College Counseling and Guidance & Counseling โ Secondary Level, Longwood University, Virginia, 2002
ยท BA, Psychology, Longwood University, 1999
Research/Professional Interests
ยท Gerontechnology: Assistive technologies and digital platforms, design, usability, and audience studies
ยท Environmental Gerontology
ยท Gerontology Education and Pedagogy
Teaching Experience
ยท CFS 2720 โ Aging and Family Relations in Modern Society
ยท CFS 4070 โ Interprofessional Gerontology
ยท CFS 4660/5660 โ Transitions in Development: Middle and Later Life
ยท CFS 5930 โ Graduate Independent Study
Publications
ยท Brown, J.A. (2019). An Exploration of Virtual Reality Use and Application Among Older Populations. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine.
ยท Brown, J.A. (2017). Digital gaming perceptions among older adult non-gamers. In: Zhou J., Salvendy G. (Eds) Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population. Applications, Services and Contexts, Vol 10298. Springer International Publishing, Cham.
ยท Brown, J.A. & De Schutter, B. (2016). Game design for older adults: Lessons from a life course perspective. International Journal of Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations. 8(1), 1-12.
ยท De Schutter, B. & Brown, J.A. (2016). Digital games as a source of enjoyment in later life. Games and Culture, Special Edition: Digital Gaming & Ageing. 11(1-2), 28-52.
ยท Brown, J.A., McIlwain, A., & Rowles, G.D. (2015). Environmental design and assistive technologies. In G.D. Rowles & P.B. Teaster (Eds.), Long-Term Care in an Aging Society. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar/Cengage Learning.
Awards and Honors
ยท Lee Cibrowski Faculty Advising and Mentoring Award Recipient, College of Health Sciences and Professions, 51ยายื, 2018
ยท (Co-P.I.) CHSP Deanโs Innovation Challenge Fund. AQ-IQ: Personal Air Quality Monitors and Health Behaviors. $14,600, 2015
University/Professional Service
ยท Professional Enhancement Committee (Chair), DSPH, 51ยายื
ยท Aging in our Community (Co-Organizer), Athens, Ohio
ยท Board of Trustees, Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE)