GSA Interest Group Meetings
GSA Interest Groups host virtual meetings throughout the year. These meetings are free and open to both GSA members and non-members. Registration is required.
January
Community College
January 25, 2021
3 to 4 p.m. ET
Description: A quarterly meeting to address a wide variety of topics of interest to the group.
Human-Animal Interaction
January 27, 2021
4 to 5 p.m. ET
Description: The format will be similar to a journal club, with a brief presentation followed by an open discussion. Jennifer Applebaum will present.
February
Grandparents as Caregivers
February 3, 2021
12 to 1:30 p.m. ET
Description: Sharing ideas about possible abstract topics for posters, papers and symposia for the 2021 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting.
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
February 5, 2021
1 to 2 p.m. ET
Description: Information about the Alzheimer's Association's new summer research institute, and discussion of symposium planning for the 2021 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting.
Religion, Spirituality and Aging
February 9, 2021
8 to 9 p.m. ET
Description: Discussion of symposia ideas for the 2021 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting. Three meetings are planned to accommodate different schedules (2/9, 2/11, 2/23).
Lifelong Disabilities
February 10, 2021
3:15 to 4:15 p.m. ET
Description: During this zoom session, the Lifelong Disabilities Interest Group welcomes members and others interested to join a discussion on possible symposia submissions and related collaborations.
Religion, Spirituality and Aging
February 11, 2021
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET
Description: Discussion of symposia ideas for the 2021 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting. Three meetings are planned to accommodate different schedules (2/9, 2/11, 2/23).
Qualitative Research
February 17, 2021
7 to 8 p.m. ET
Description: Network with other members and discuss symposia ideas for the 2021 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting. Three meetings are planned to accommodate different schedules (2/17, 2/22, 3/2).
Indigenous Peoples
February 18, 2021
3 to 4 p.m. ET
- Access Meeting Here (pre-registration not required)
Description: Network with other members and discuss symposia ideas for the 2021 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting. Three meetings are planned to accommodate different schedules (2/18, 2/22, 2/23).
Family Caregiving
February 19, 2021
1 to 2 p.m. ET
Description: Networking to discuss symposia ideas for the 2021 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting and possible Interest Group activities for the year.
Qualitative Research
February 22, 2021
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. ET
Description: Network with other members and discuss symposia ideas for the 2021 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting. Three meetings are planned to accommodate different schedules (2/17, 2/22, 3/2).
Indigenous Peoples
February 22, 2021
4 to 5 p.m. ET
- Access Meeting Here (pre-registration not required)
Description: Network with other members and discuss symposia ideas for the 2021 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting. Three meetings are planned to accommodate different schedules (2/18, 2/22, 2/23).
Indigenous Peoples
February 23, 2021
12 to 1 p.m. ET
- Access Meeting Here (pre-registration not required)
Description: Network with other members and discuss symposia ideas for the 2021 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting. Three meetings are planned to accommodate different schedules (2/18, 2/22, 2/23).
Religion, Spirituality and Aging
February 23, 2021
3 to 4 p.m. ET
Description: Discussion of symposia ideas for the 2021 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting. Three meetings are planned to accommodate different schedules (2/9, 2/11, 2/23).
March
Qualitative Research
March 2, 2021
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. ET
Description: Network with other members and discuss symposia ideas for the 2021 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting. Three meetings are planned to accommodate different schedules (2/17, 2/22, 3/2).
Cancer and Aging
March 19, 2021
10 to 11 a.m. ET
- Access Meeting Here (pre-registration not required)
Description: Hear about the latest interest group news and share ideas.
Religion, Spirituality and Aging
March 29, 2021
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET
Description: This monthly meeting will be held the last Monday of each month. The first 10-15 minutes will include a discussion of business-related items. The rest of the meeting will be used for participants to present work, share ideas, get feedback from peers, or network and explore collaborations in our subfield. If you are interested in presenting or sharing your work, email convener, Lydia Manning at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
April
Community College
April 28, 2021
3 to 4 p.m. ET
Description: Struggling Community College Gerontology Programs – approaches that are working and how to support these programs.
