University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: Kristin Merss

Dr. Kristin Merss Awarded Grant to Study Incarcerated Older Adults

Dr. Kristin Merss was awarded a 2026 Emerging Researchers Pilot Grant to support the study, “Characterizing and describing intra-prison transitions of older adults in prison.”

Thinking Without Boundaries: Kristin’s PhD Journey

Kristin Merss, PhD’24, found more than a PhD program at UW–Madison — she found a space that fosters creativity, deep learning, and bold thinking.

Kristin Merss Awarded Grant to Study Perspectives on Incarcerated Older Adults

Kristin Merss, BSN, RN, was awarded a Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31) grant to support the study Perspectives of Correctional Officers about Older Adults in Prison: A Grounded Theory Study.