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Haowei Wang, an assistant professor of sociology at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has been named a 2025-26 Fellow by the Association of Population Centers (APC). Each year, the APC selects 12 centers to nominate an early-career affiliate for the fellowship.

Wang's research delves into the social determinants affecting healthy aging globally. Her focus covers the transformation of family networks, the impact of family relationships on well-being and caregiving, and the effects of demographic changes and social policies on health over the lifetime.

The APC Fellowship aims to assist early-career researchers with networking, increasing their profiles, and developing skills for sharing their research. Fellows are invited to present at an APC research center, participate in a virtual event, and receive guidance in preparing a policy brief. Founded in 1991, the APC comprises over 40 U.S. research institutions and fosters collaboration among scholars on demographic and population change issues.

“Professor Wang is doing important policy-relevant work on healthy aging and family structures that impact not just individuals but whole communities,” stated Shana Kushner Gadarian, associate dean for research. “We are so happy to see this recognition of her research and her strong trajectory.”

Wang is linked to several research bodies, including the Center for Aging and Policy Studies, the Aging Studies Institute, and the Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion and Population Health. Her specialization includes social gerontology, family demography, and population health. She has authored several articles in interdisciplinary journals covering population aging, health disparities, family structure changes, intergenerational relationships, and COVID-19 experiences among middle-aged and older adults.

Story by Michael Kelly