Dr. Karl Pillemer

Professor

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Biography

Karl Pillemer is the Hazel E. Reed Professor of Human Development at Cornell University’s College of Human Ecology and a professor of Gerontology in Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine. He is the founding director of the Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging. Pillemer directs the Cornell Legacy Project and has authored the book '30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans'. His major research interests center on human development and the life course, with a particular focus on family social relationships in middle age and intergenerational relations. His current projects investigate the causes and consequences of family estrangement and the dynamics of family caregiving for impaired older individuals. Pillemer has a long-standing interest in the welfare of older adults, engaging in research on elder mistreatment, long-term care, and the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations. He actively collaborates with various institutions and has received funding from prominent health research organizations. Additionally, Pillemer involves undergraduate and graduate students in research projects aimed at improving the quality of life for older individuals.

Research Interests

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture