Membership Journey

Undergraduate members benefit from mentorship programs, career guidance, and networking opportunities specifically tailored to help you begin your professional journey and explore opportunities in aging.

• Annual Scientific Meeting Free Registration for current undergraduate members.

• Review Careers in Aging resources on our site and on GSA Enrich our online learning portal.

• Join Interest groups and listen to their conversations on GSA Connect. Attend Interest Group meetings.
• Read ESPO posts on GSA Connect and attend events.

• Check the GSA Calendar of Events and register for an upcoming program.

Graduate members and post docs gain access to research funding, professional development programs, and specialized workshops designed to help you advance your academic achievements, career goals, and contributions to aging.

• Submit an abstract and attend the Annual Scientific Meeting.
• Attend Career Development events and those sponsored by your Member Group (Section).

• Watch "Career Conversation Series” and “GSA Manuscript Writing and Reviewer Skills Program Series."
• Access the online member directory in GSA Connect to find collaborators.
• Find jobs or employees on the AgeWork job board.

• Join Interest Groups and participate in meetings.
• Actively participate in ESPO  and attend events.

• Volunteer for service opportunities.

Check the GSA Calendar of Events and register for an upcoming program.

Early career members receive support to build your professional reputation through publishing opportunities, leadership development, and connections with collaborators across disciplines to strengthen your impact.

• Submit an abstract and attend the Annual Scientific Meeting.
• Attend "Career Development” events and those sponsored by your Member Group (Section).

• Watch "Career Conversation Series” and “GSA Manuscript Writing and Reviewer Skills Program Series."
• Access the online member directory in GSA Connect to find collaborators.
• Find jobs or employees on the AgeWork job board.

• Join Interest Groups and participate in meetings.
• Actively participate in ESPO and attend events.

• Volunteer for service opportunities.
• Consider becoming an Interest Group convener.
• Write and submit articles for GSA Journals.
• Apply for awards.

Check the GSA Calendar of Events and register for an upcoming program.

Professional members enjoy expanded leadership opportunities, recognition through awards and Fellow status, and a strong professional community that helps you increase your visibility, influence, and impact.

• Submit an abstract and attend the Annual Scientific Meeting.
• Hone your mentorship skills by attending “Career Development” events and those sponsored by your Member Group (Section).

• Stay current with articles from GSA Journals and webinars, podcasts and toolkits on GSA Enrich.
• Access the online member directory (in GSA Connect) to find collaborators.
• Access the AgeWork job board to find or list opportunities.

• Actively participate in Interest Groups and participate in meetings.

• Volunteer for advanced service opportunities, like being an article or abstract reviewer, and step up to a leadership position.
• Write and submit articles for GSA Journals.
• Apply for awards.
• Apply for Fellow status.

• Donate to GSA’s travel stipend fund.
• Share your passion about GSA. Referring members has perks.
• Bring your students to the Annual Scientific Meeting. Registration is free for current undergraduate members.

Emeritus and retired members continue to play a vital role in GSA by sharing your expertise, mentoring across generations, and shaping the future of the field through leadership, service, and ongoing engagement.

Stay connected to the field and your colleagues | Support the next generation of gerontologists

• Attend the Annual Scientific Meeting.
• Continue to participate in events.

• Stay current with articles from GSA Journals and webinars, podcasts and toolkits on GSA Enrich.

• Stay active in Interest Groups.
• Stay in touch with long-time colleagues: Online member directory in GSA Connect.

• Continue in leadership roles guiding the next generation.

• Donate to GSA’s travel stipend fund.
• Share your passion about GSA. Referring members has perks.
• Bring your students to the Annual Scientific Meeting. Registration is free for current member undergraduates.
• Consider applying for the Visiting Scholar and Executive Program