Research & Recognition
Grounded in research. Recognized through service. Built for community impact.
Dr. Cory Roberts brings academic training, gerontology expertise, research activity, professional leadership, and community partnership experience to Prism Gerontology.
The Foundation
The credibility behind the work.
— Dr. Cory Roberts
Recognition at a Glance
Recognition at a glance.
ORCID Profile
Academic identity and research profile supporting discoverability and professional verification.
Certified Professional Gerontologist
Professional credential from the National Association of Professional Gerontologists (NAPG), reflecting specialized knowledge in aging, later-life development, and the realities of older adulthood.
Board Certified Dementia Educator (Level 4)
Level 4 board certification from the National Institute for Dementia Education (NIDE), June 2026, supporting community education, memory-related conversations, family understanding, and dementia-informed learning.
Doctoral Training
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Organizational Management and Consulting, with an emphasis in consulting.
Professor of Psychology & Social Work
Academic educator with experience teaching, mentoring, and helping students understand human behavior, development, aging, and community life.
Research Recognition
First Place Research Poster (President’s Award), SFASU Graduate Research Conference 2024, for research on rural seniors’ attitudes toward Ambient Assisted Living Systems.
Academic & Professional Leadership
Active in academic and professional organizations connected to psychology, research, education, and institutional advancement.
Community Partnerships
Connected to regional and mission-aligned organizations working across aging, memory, preservation, education, and community impact.
Featured Research Recognition
- SFASU Graduate Research Conference 2024
Featured research recognition.
Dr. Roberts received research recognition through the SFASU Graduate Research Conference for work connected to Ambient Assisted Living Systems, aligning with Prism’s interest in aging technology, independence, quality of life, and human-centered innovation.
Institution
Universities & academic institutions
Recognition
First Place Research Poster (President’s Award), 2024
Research Area
Ambient Assisted Living Systems
Related Pathway
AI & Aging Technology
Research Activity
Current research.
Ambient Assisted Living Systems
Research connected to technology-supported aging, independence, and quality of life. This area informs Prism’s interest in responsible aging technology, AI adoption, and tools that support older adults while keeping dignity and usability at the center.
Ambient Assisted Living Systems
Research connected to technology-supported aging, independence, and quality of life. This area informs Prism’s interest in responsible aging technology, AI adoption, and tools that support older adults while keeping dignity and usability at the center.
Applied Gerontology & Community Impact
Prism’s broader research direction includes aging communities, intergenerational learning, technology adoption, memory, preservation, and the role of institutions in supporting older adults through meaningful community partnerships.
Intergenerational Photo-Reminiscence in Rural Communities
A gerontological research focus that examines how psychosocial interventions support Eriksonian ego integrity among rural older adults. It leverages digital AgeTech tools, specifically photo restoration software, to facilitate structured intergenerational life reviews.
— Dr. Cory Roberts
Affiliations
Academic identity and affiliations.
ORCID Profile
Academic profile supporting research identity, discoverability, and scholarly connection.
Panola College
Academic institution connected to Dr. Roberts’ teaching, psychology education, and ongoing professional work.
Stephen F. Austin State University
Master of Interdisciplinary Studies – Gerontology Research (2025), Graduate Research Assistant (2023–2024), and First Place Research Poster at the 2024 Graduate Research Conference.
TCCTA
Chair of TCCTA’s Foundation for Professional Excellence in the Community College (2026–2027) and leader of the TCCTA Convention’s research and psychology tracks.
Service & Leadership
Leadership and service.
Dr. Roberts’ work extends beyond individual research. His professional leadership and service roles reflect an ongoing commitment to education, institutional engagement, community impact, and the advancement of aging-related conversations.
Foundation Board Chair, 2026–2027 Term
Chair, The Foundation for Professional Excellence in the Community College (FPECC)
Chair of the Board of Directors of The Foundation for Professional Excellence in the Community College.
2025–Present
TCCTA Convention Chair, Interdisciplinary Research · Co-Chair, Psychology
Chair of the TCCTA Convention’s Interdisciplinary Research track and Co-Chair of its Psychology track, supporting academic collaboration, research engagement, and professional development across community colleges.
Diversity Science Initiative (DSI) Committee Member, 2025–2027
Society for the Study of Human Development
Community Mentor, 2023–Present
Concerned Black Men of Nacogdoches
Community mentor with Concerned Black Men of Nacogdoches, providing structured guidance to local youth and families, alongside initiatives that support aging, memory, and intergenerational impact.
Board Member
Brown Family Health Center
I serve as a board member for the Brown Family Health Center, a Nacogdoches-based clinic providing comprehensive primary, dental, and integrative healthcare. We proudly serve multiple East Texas counties with essential medical treatments, preventative care, and supportive community programs.
Certifications
Credentials and certifications.
Prism Gerontology’s work is supported by Dr. Roberts’ academic preparation, gerontology credentialing, dementia education training, and research-readiness.
PsyD — Doctor of Psychology
Organizational Management and Consulting, with an emphasis in consulting — Phillips Graduate Institute, 2015.
Master of Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology Research (Aging, Rurality & Technology) — Stephen F. Austin State University, December 2025.
Certified Professional Gerontologist
Credential from the National Association of Professional Gerontologists (NAPG) supporting specialized understanding of aging and later-life development.
Board Certified Dementia Educator — Level 4
National Institute for Dementia Education (NIDE), June 2026. Supports education around dementia, memory, family understanding, and community readiness.
CITI Program Research Training
Researcher 1 – Social and Behavioral Research. Supports ethical research practice and formal academic study.
MoCA Certified Rater
Certified to administer the Montreal Cognitive Assessment screening tool, used here in educational and referral-informed contexts.
Speaking
Presentations, conferences, and speaking.
Dr. Roberts’ work includes academic presentations, community-facing education, conference participation, and partnership-oriented speaking.
Global Aging Research Conference 2026 (G-ARC)
Bridging the Rural Divide: Fostering Ego Integrity and Mitigating Spatial Isolation Through Intergenerational Digital PhotoReminiscence
SGS 47th Annual Meeting · 2026
Memory Stations in Motion: Scaling Intergenerational Programming through Library and College Partnerships, with Rick Voight (CEO, Vivid-Pix). Dallas, TX.
79th Annual TCCTA Convention · 2026
From Classroom to Living Room: Evidence-Based Support for Faculty Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia, plus research on rural seniors and Ambient Assisted Living Systems. Austin, TX.
SSHD 12th Biennial Conference · 2025
Attitudes of Rural Seniors Towards Ambient Assisted Living Systems (AALS), presented to the Society for the Study of Human Development.
SFASU Graduate Research Conference · 2024
First Place Research Poster (President’s Award): Attitudes of Rural Seniors Towards Ambient Assisted Living Systems.
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