This summer Luke Niemiec, public policy ‘25, will collaborate with Professor Ah Ram Lee in the Journalism Department as a Summer Research Assistant to develop foundational research on effective communication strategies for older adults who are crucial but the most neglected public. This critical work is funded by the Center for Justice, Law, and Societies (CJLS) and SBS RISE.
Niemiec shares, “I wanted to become involved with this research as my grandparents have played a major role in my life and were a huge part of my childhood. They helped me become who I am today.” Niemiec explained that this line of research is particularly important because, in spite of a rapidly aging population, there is little research on effective communication with older adults.
When asked what he hoped to take from this experience, Niemiec explained, “I am really looking forward to working with a professor and being able to be mentored on how to do proper research on my own, as I believe it will be very helpful in my life going forward.