 AgeLab & New England University Transportation Center Massachusetts Institute of Technology 77 Massachusetts Avenue, E40-279 Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 Email: coughlin@mit.edu Phone: 617.253.4978 Fax: 617.258.7570
Assistant: Ms. Paula Magliozzi 617.253.0753 Email: paulam@mit.edu
Joseph F. Coughlin is founder and Director of theMassachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab. Based within MIT’s Engineering Systems Division, AgeLab is the first multi-disciplinary research program created to understand the behavior of older adults; the role of technology; and, the opportunity for innovations to improve quality of life throughout the lifespan. His research focuses on how the convergence of baby boomer expectations and technology will drive change in public policy and business. Named by the Wall Street Journal as one of ‘12 Pioneers shaping the future of aging and how we will all live, work, and play tomorrow,’ his work has been featured in the New York Times, The Economist, CNN, Business Week, BBC, Asia News, Fortune, Wired, Época, and many other media outlets. Dr. Coughlin speaks, consults and collaborates with governments and businesses worldwide. He leads the New England University Transportation Center within MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics and teaches public policy and management in MIT’s Engineering Systems Division. Go to Joe's website http://web.mit.edu/coughlin/www |