Abstract:
PSC is one of the oldest population centers in the United States, with a distinguished record in both domestic and international population research. Established in 1961, the Center has a rich history as the main workplace for an interdisciplinary community of scholars in the field of population studies. The Michigan Exploratory Center on the Demography of Aging (MECA) is a major joint initiative with The Institute for Social Research and is based at PSC. MECA serves as the coordinating center for the eight other NIA-funded exploratory centers.