GSA Interest Group Meetings
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GSA Interest Groups meet throughout the year via Zoom. See below for upcoming meetings. Check back often as new meetings are added. For a full list and descriptions of GSA's 50+ Interest Groups, click here. For a brief tutorial on how to join a GSA Interest Group, click here.
and network with other members.
July
Indigenous Peoples
July 7, 2022
2 to 3 p.m. ET
- Zoom Link (Meeting ID: 935 0529 0033; Passcode: 3c5NQR)
Description: Discussions about the upcoming in-person annual interest group meeting and plans for the following year.
Dyadic Research On Health & Illness Across The Adult Lifespan - Mentoring Group
July 12, 2022
3 to 4 p.m. ET
Description: A monthly facilitated-mentoring group for students, early-career researchers, and those new to dyadic research.
Community-Engaged Research - Journal Club
July 13, 2022
4 to 5 p.m. ET
Description: The scope and aims of Community-Engaged Research (CEnR) demand a rethinking of common research or community engagement practices. This journal club focuses on the above topic and serves as an introduction to methodological articles that will be archived in the CEnR Library. Come ready to share stories and discuss issues on the topic in relation to, or apart from, the assigned readings. We look forward to learning with you!
Facilitator(s): Drs Carrie Leach, PhD / Daniel Gan, PhD
Readings:
- Cornwall, A. (2008). Unpacking ‘Participation’: models, meanings and practices. Community development journal, 43(3), 269-283.
- Gilmore-Bykovskyi, A., Croff, R., Glover, C. M., Jackson, J. D., Resendez, J., Perez, A., ... & Manly, J. J. (2021). Traversing the aging research and health equity divide: toward intersectional frameworks of research justice and participation. The Gerontologist, gnab107.
Paid Caregiving
July 14, 2022
4 to 5 p.m. ET
Description: This quarterly meeting will include opportunities to share about your research and network.
Nursing Care of Older Adults
July 18, 2022
5 to 6 p.m. ET
Description: "Mentoring the Mentor: How to Guide/Mentor/Advise Nursing Doctoral Students to a Successful Dissertation." During this interactive session, we will explore issues facing new mentors, hear a presentation from Dr. Christine Williams, “Real-World Guidance in becoming a Successful Doctoral Faculty Mentor,” and break into smaller groups to discuss common stresses and new solutions.
Religion, Spirituality and Aging
July 25, 2022
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.
August
Economics of Aging
August 9, 2022
1 to 1:30 p.m. ET
- Zoom Link (Meeting ID: 88504586664, passcode: 416000)
Description: Brainstorm about potential collaboration on a symposium for the 2023 GSA Annual Meeting.
Dyadic Research On Health & Illness Across The Adult Lifespan - Mentoring Group
August 16, 2022
3 to 4 p.m. ET
Description: NIA Program Officer Liz Necka will discuss NIA interest and priorities in dyadic research and broader priorities in behavioral and social research and behavioral interventions, including open funding opportunities. She will also answer questions about submitting applications.
Community-Engaged Research - Journal Club
August 17, 2022
4 to 5 p.m. ET
Readings:
- Greenfield, E. A., Black, K., Oh, P., & Pestine-Stevens, A. (2022). Theories of community collaboration to advance age-friendly community change. The Gerontologist, 62(1), 36-45.
- Sargent, L., Slattum, P., Brooks, M., Gendron, T., Mackiewicz, M., Diallo, A., ... & iCubed Health and Wellness in Aging Transdisciplinary Core. (2022). Bringing transdisciplinary aging research from theory to practice. The Gerontologist, 62(2), 159-168.
Religion, Spirituality and Aging
August 22, 2022
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.
September
Community-Engaged Research - Journal Club
September 14, 2022
4 to 5 p.m. ET
Readings:
- Bauer, M. S., Damschroder, L., Hagedorn, H., Smith, J., & Kilbourne, A. M. (2015). An introduction to implementation science for the non-specialist. BMC psychology, 3(1), 1-12.
- Nelson, G., Kloos, B., & Ornelas, J. (2017). Creating transformative change in community mental health: Contributions from community psychology. In M. A. Bond, I. Serrano-García, & C. B. Keys (Eds.), APA Handbook of Community Psychology: Methods for Community Research and Action for Diverse Groups and Issues (Vol. 2, pp. 377-392). American Psychological Association.
Religion, Spirituality and Aging
September 26, 2022
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.
October
Paid Caregiving
October 13, 2022
4 to 5 p.m. ET
Description: This quarterly meeting will include opportunities to share about your research and network.
Religion, Spirituality and Aging
October 24, 2022
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.
November
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