PhD Students

Rio S. Tate

Ph.D. Student
Office: MHC1305A
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Curriculum Vitae

Research Interests

Cognitive aging, behavioral modifications to delay or prevent Alzheimer's disease and dementia, risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and dementia, minority aging 

Education

2020-Present. Doctoral Student in Aging Studies at the University of South Florida
2017-2019. Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Eastern New Mexico University
2016-2018. Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology at Community College of the Air Force
2014-2016. Associate of Arts in Transfer Studies at Anne Arundel Community College 

Classes Taught

Summer 2022 - Sociological Aspects of Aging (GEY3625) Instructor of Record 
Summer 2021-  Introduction to Aging Sciences (GEY2000) Teaching Assistant  

Publications 

Prophater, L. E., Fazio, S., Nguyen, L. T., Hueluer, G., Peterson, L. J., Sherwin, K., Shatzer, J., Branham, M., Kavalec, A., O'Hern, K., Stoglin, K., Tate, R., & Hyer, K. (2021).  Alzheimer's Association Project VITAL: A Florida Statewide Initiative Using Technology to Impact Social Isolation and Well-Being. Frontiers in public health, 9, 720180. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.720180 

Tate, R., Hülür G., Andel, R., & Small, B. (2022). Physical Activity and Episodic Memory: An Longitudinal Analysis Over 12 Years [Unpublished manuscript]. School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida. 

Prophater, L. E., Fazio, S., Nguyen, L. T., Hueluer, G., Peterson, L. J., Sherwin, K., Shatzer, J., Branham, M., Kavalec, A., O'Hern, K., Stoglin, K., Tate, R., & Hyer, K. (2022).  Project VITAL At Home: Impact of Technology on Loneliness and Well-Being of Family Caregivers of People With Dementia. [Unpublished manuscript/revise and resubmit]. School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida. 

Conference Presentations

Tate, R., Hülür G., Andel, R., & Small, B. (2021). Physical Activity and Episodic Memory: An Longitudinal Analysis Over 12 Years. Gerontological Society of America 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting. Online due to COVID-19. 

Bond, G., Sturtevant, D., & Tate, R. (2019). Language of Empathy. Carolinas Psychology Conference. Campbell University, NC.