Dr. Diane Berish

Associate Professor

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Biography

Diane Berish is an Associate Research Professor at the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing. She earned her PhD from Miami University, a master's degree from the University of Virginia, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame, all with a focus in Psychology and the study of aging processes. Her research interests encompass long-term services and supports, quantitative methods, research methodologies, and health care policy related to aging. Berish actively collaborates on various faculty research projects and serves as a graduate statistics instructor and consultant at the college. Throughout her career, she has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and grants aimed at enhancing healthcare for older adults, particularly those with dementia. She has received several awards, including the Janet Williamson Award in Teaching Excellence from Penn State. Diane is also involved in editorial responsibilities and reviews for multiple journals in the field of gerontology and nursing. Her commitment to improving the quality of care and research in aging-related healthcare is evident in her presentations and ongoing collaborations.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Research Professor

— Present

Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing • University Park, PA

Conducts research and teaches methods courses at the graduate level.

Awards

#2021

Janet Williamson Award in Teaching Excellence

Courses

NURS586: Quantitative Research Methods NURS851: Generalized Linear Modeling

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.