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Spring Public Lecture featuring Wendy Rogers, PhD, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 4:30pm to 7pm
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 4:30pm to 7pm
The Center for Vital Longevity is proud to present Dr. Wendy Rogers, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, as the 2026 Spring Public Lecture invited guest speaker. Dr. Rogers will present TBA.
More information coming soon.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Seating is limited, register early to save your seat.
EVENT PROGRAM:
4:30 PM Reception
5:00 PM Lecture
6:15 PM CVL Poster Exhibit
About the speaker: Wendy A. Rogers, PhD, is Khan Professor of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She is a Certified Human Factors Professional (BCPE #1539). She is Director of the McKechnie Family LIFE Home; Program Director of CHART (Collaborations in Health, Aging, Research, & Technology); and Director of the Human Factors and Aging Laboratory. Her research focuses on advanced technology design to support autonomy of older adults, with and without disabilities. She explores the benefits of technologies including robots, smart-home technology, digital health, wearables, and telehealth for cognitive, physical, and emotional health.
The annual Spring Lecture is hosted in partnership with the Texas Instruments Alumni Association and made possible by the Jean & Bill Booziotis Distinguished Lecture funds.
Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center (DGA)
800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75080-3021
UTD strives to create inclusive and accessible events in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require an accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact the event coordinator (listed above) at least 10 business days prior to the event. If you have any additional questions, please email ADACoordinator@utdallas.edu and the AccessAbility Resource Center at accessability@utdallas.edu.
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