MISSION
The mission of the Stanford Center on Longevity is to redesign long life. The Center studies the nature and development of the human life span, looking for innovative ways to use science and technology to solve the problems of people over 50 by improving the well-being of people of all ages. Learn more.
Director’s Letter
Dear Friends,
With the development of the New Map of Life program, we began to build upon our three “pillars” — mental sharpness, physical fitness and financial security — broadening the scope of our research to include: early childhood influences, education, environmental influences, fitness and lifestyle, healthcare and technology, intergenerational influences and work. The program consists of three main components: the fellows program, the communications campaign and the development of a global agenda.
Our Distinguished Lecture was delivered by Jonathan Rauch, Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution and author of “The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better After 50,’ and many other books and articles.
We are pleased with the continued growing interest and engagement in our annual Design Challenge. This year’s challenge, “Contributing at Every Age: Designing for Intergenerational Impact,” invited teams to submit proposals for designs that promote and facilitate intergenerational interaction. In an unprecedented turn of events, two first place winners chosen. The two first place winners were “So You Think You Know Your Grandma” from UC Berkeley, and “Family Room” from Stanford, and the second place winner was “Pillow Fight” from YuanZe University, Taipei. Both products have attracted investors and both teams are working with mentors and investors to bring them to market.
During this year of reflection on the past and looking toward the future, we continue to be grateful for the support and counsel of the SCL Advisory Council and especially grateful to Council Chairman, Jim Johnson, for his remarkable leadership.
Laura Carstensen
Director