FAQS
When is the next Age Boom Academy?
The 2021 Age Boom Academy takes place online on Thursday, May 6 (5:30-7pm ET); Friday, May 7 (AM ET); Monday, May 10, (AM ET), and Friday, June 11, (AM ET). Each day, the session will last roughly 90 minutes.
What is the theme of the upcoming Academy?
It will explore loneliness in older ages and its solutions.
What is the goal of the upcoming Academy?
To train journalists in the root causes of loneliness and isolation -- particularly in older age -- and to present effective examples of interventions and policies to build toward a more cohesive society not only for older adults but also for all.
How do I apply for the 2021 training?
If you are interested in applying, please navigate to ageboom.columbia.edu/application.html
Is there a cost to attend the online 2021 Age Boom Academy?
No. Thanks to a generous grant from the RRF Foundation for Aging and additional support from the AARP Foundation, Age Boom Academy Fellows who are accepted to participate do not pay any attendance fees.
Where will the Academy be held?
Due to the pandemic, all sessions will be held online and will be hosted by the Columbia Journalism School and the Columbia Aging Center (based at the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health).
When is the next Age Boom Academy?
The 2021 Age Boom Academy takes place online on Thursday, May 6 (5:30-7pm ET); Friday, May 7 (AM ET); Monday, May 10, (AM ET), and Friday, June 11, (AM ET). Each day, the session will last roughly 90 minutes.
What is the theme of the upcoming Academy?
It will explore loneliness in older ages and its solutions.
What is the goal of the upcoming Academy?
To train journalists in the root causes of loneliness and isolation -- particularly in older age -- and to present effective examples of interventions and policies to build toward a more cohesive society not only for older adults but also for all.
How do I apply for the 2021 training?
If you are interested in applying, please navigate to ageboom.columbia.edu/application.html
Is there a cost to attend the online 2021 Age Boom Academy?
No. Thanks to a generous grant from the RRF Foundation for Aging and additional support from the AARP Foundation, Age Boom Academy Fellows who are accepted to participate do not pay any attendance fees.
Where will the Academy be held?
Due to the pandemic, all sessions will be held online and will be hosted by the Columbia Journalism School and the Columbia Aging Center (based at the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health).