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Kent Jason Cheng

@kgcheng.bsky.social

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Chinese Filipino (Chinoy) | 🏳️‍🌈 he/him/siya | Asst. Prof. at UMB Gerontology | Demography, Aging, Families, Health

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Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Nov 21

Hello everyone! Kent here, from Manila! I am a #PopulationHealth scientist and family demographer studying how families and social policies shape older adult health. I am an NIA T32 postdoc at Penn State’s Center for Healthy Aging. Thrilled to be part of the migration from X to this vibrant space!

Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · 5d

Looking to buy the latest edition of @professorisin.bsky.social’s book for my student… but stumbled upon this instead 😂

On a more serious note, Dr Kelsey’s book helped me tremendously! I am a fan! Thank you!

Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Aug 9

You raise a very excellent point 🤣

Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Aug 9

What’s up, academics rushing to get things done before school starts?

Just a reminder from our Queen that we do not need to do everything 😂

Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Jun 30

Thank you Gayle!!!

Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Jun 30

awww! thank you so much!!

Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Jun 30

thank you!!!!

Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Jun 30

I will still bother you while you are on sabbatical 🤣

Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Jun 30

🍊PhD in Social Science @maxwellsu.bsky.social
🦁Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Healthy Aging @pennstateuniv.bsky.social
💡🏡Assistant Professor, @umbgerontology.bsky.social starting Fall 2025.

I am overwhelmed with gratitude.

Longer gratitude post on my Linkedin.

Me standing next to the UMass Boston sign.

Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Apr 30

Given the abysmal state of our profession in academia right now, I just aspire to be cool enough to be interviewed by @cunkonlife.bsky.social someday. 😂

Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Mar 13

thank you! admittedly a tear (or two) were shed when I found out 😅

Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Mar 13

thank you! appreciate the support and well wishes! ugh these trying times huh!

Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Mar 13

Breaking my social media hiatus to say: At least 6 jobs I applied for (a mix of postdocs & TTAPs) were rescinded—3 of which I was a finalist for.

Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Feb 14

Accidentally called chatgpt "baby" and now, it calls me "baby" and "love." 😆

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ALT: a man with a plastic bag on his head is smiling and looking at the camera .

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Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Feb 7

actually... I actually had an issue staying within the page limit. changed the wording to "public assistance programs" or whatever awkward mouthful phrase... so... 😅

Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Feb 6

What an important project that aims disentangles the diversity of social relationships! Share broadly!

Alicia M Walker🌊🏳️‍🌈 @aliciamwalker1.bsky.social · Feb 6

🔍 Seeking Participants!

Are you in an open relationship?

We'd love to hear about your experiences! 🌈

Participate in both/or:
1️⃣ Quick Anonymous Survey: tinyurl.com/openCNM
2️⃣ In-Depth Interview:
Email
[email protected] to share your story.
Know someone who fits?

Please share! 💌

Study flyer

Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Feb 6

Removing 'welfare,' 'social protections,' and other 'bad' words from the grant I’m submitting next week.

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Population Association of America @popassocamerica.bsky.social · Jan 30

PAA is led by members who volunteer their time and expertise to guide the organization and meet the needs of our field. The 2025 election slate is being prepared and PAA members can submit suggestions. Nominate by Feb. 20: www.populationassociation.org/blogs/paa-we...

Call for Nominations to PAA Leadership

www.populationassociation.org

Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Jan 22

Salamat pooo!!! 🤗

Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Jan 21

Thank you!!! 🙏

Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Jan 21

Woohoo! I reached 1,000 citations!

(Hope this translates to a job somehow, in this economy!😅)

Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Jan 21

Love the idea 😂

Kent Jason Cheng @kgcheng.bsky.social · Jan 20

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ALT: a man in a suit and tie is holding a bucket of popcorn with the words here for it all below him

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Yourqueerprof @drcompton.bsky.social · Jan 20

Happy Monday to me!!
#FreshPubAlert We review open-text survey options for sex/gender and sexuality and find that they do improve data accuracy by capturing diversity, complexity, & evolving language of identities. #sociology #demography
#openaccess
compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

The Case for “Other”: Measuring Gender and Sexual Identity in Survey Research

As more people identify outside of binary gender categories and heterosexuality, survey research must adapt to better capture respondents' gender and sexual identities. Making the case for “other,” i...

compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Southern Demographic Association @sda-demography.bsky.social · Jan 20

Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR), published in affiliation with SDA, is looking to add Associate Editors to our team. See the call below. Spread the word. #Demography

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Monique Smith @moeneuro.bsky.social · Jan 19

It is Faculty interview season, so I created a doc with compiled Chalk Talk advice! Please share widely- this shouldn't be hidden curriculum... there is a recipe for success! I will also share videos of my practice and actual UCSD chalk talk with anyone who wants it! DM me!