Biography
Shiyang Zhang is pursuing a doctoral degree in human development and family sciences at The University of Texas at Austin. Zhang earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Beijing Normal University. Her research focuses on how personality and daily life experiences act together to influence older adults’ well-being. With her deep interest in gerontology, Zhang also served as the president of the Texas Aging and Longevity Consortium Graduate Student Council. As an Archer Fellow, she aims to make contributions to our aging society and improve older adults' and their families' well-being.