GSA Interest Group Meetings
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GSA Interest Groups host virtual meetings throughout the year. These meetings are free and open to both GSA members and non-members. For a list and descriptions of GSA Interest Groups, click here.
January
Women's Issues
January 13, 2022
2 to 4 p.m. ET
- Register Here (note: you will need to have or create a Zoom account to register; you can create a Zoom account for free)
Description: Workshop: "Improve Your Science Communication with Improv." There's informing people about science and then there's communicating science. Join us for an interactive virtual workshop that uses improvisation techniques to strengthen science communication skills like distilling your message, abandoning jargon, and listening closely to your audience. The workshop will take place via Zoom. Attendees will need to turn on their cameras and microphones during the improv exercises. #scicomm.
Paid Caregiving
January 13, 2022
4 to 5 p.m. ET
Description: The meeting will start with 2-3 “Research Bites” followed by breakout discussions.
Religion, Spirituality and Aging
January 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. In January, Beth Long-Higgins will share about research opportunities at the Ruth Parker Frost Center for Abundant Aging.
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..
Community College
January 24, 2022
2 to 3 pm ET
Description: A quarterly meeting to address a wide variety of topics of interest to the group.
Epidemiology of Aging
January 27, 2022
12 to 1 pm ET
Description: Please join the Epidemiology of Aging Interest Group for a talk by Dr. Aladdin Shadyab on the relationship between epigenetic aging and risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Aging Workforce
January 31, 2022
3 to 4 p.m. ET
Description: "Dementia in the workplace: Person-centred approaches to employment support and decision-making." This workshop will discuss the current research on dementia in the workplace in order to explore the supports required to facilitate continued employment and decision-making around employment post diagnosis. Using practical examples, we will highlight the potential factors which could promote a positive employment experience for those living with dementia. The workshop will feature a talk by Dr. Louise Ritchie, followed by a short Q&A facilitated by members of a Canadian-Australian working group exploring a joint research agenda.
February
Grandparents as Caregivers
February 2, 2022
12 to 1:30 p.m. ET
Description: The purpose of this meeting is to prepare for the GSA 2022 Symposium topics.
Qualitative Research
February 2, 2022
7 to 8 p.m. ET
Description: The meeting will focus on symposium development for the Annual Scientific Meeting. Additional meetings will be on February 15 and February 22 at 1:00 pm ET, if you can't make this one. See registrations below.
Disasters and Older Adults
February 3, 2022
2 to 3 p.m. ET
- Access Meeting Here (meeting ID: 957 8938 3086); Passcode:2022
Description: Discussion about potential symposium submissions for the 2022 GSA Annula Scientific Meeting.
Dyadic Research On Health & Illness Across The Adult Lifespan - Mentoring Group
February 8, 2022
3 to 4 p.m. ET
Description: A monthly facilitated-mentoring group for students, early-career researchers, and those new to dyadic research.
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
February 10, 2022
12 to 1 p.m. ET
Description: This meeting will focus on symposium development for the Annual Scientific Meeting, initiation of an Exercise Rx for AD Task Force, and other announcements.
Qualitative Research
February 15, 2022
1 to 2 p.m. ET
Description: The meeting will focus on symposium development for the Annual Scientific Meeting. Additional meetings will be on February 2 at 7:00 pm ET and February 22 at 1:00 pm ET, if you can't make this one. See listings to register.
Hospice, Palliative and End-of-Life Care
February 17, 2022
12 to 1 p.m. ET
Description: This meeting is to kick off 2022 and discuss symposium ideas.
Qualitative Research
February 22, 2022
1 to 2 p.m. ET
Description: The meeting will focus on symposium development for the Annual Scientific Meeting. Additional meetings will be on February 2 at 7:00 pm ET and February 15 at 1:00 pm ET, if you can't make this one. See listings to register.
Religion, Spirituality and Aging
February 28, 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.
March
Dyadic Research On Health & Illness Across The Adult Lifespan - Mentoring Group
March 8, 2022
3 to 4 p.m. ET
Description: A monthly facilitated-mentoring group for students, early-career researchers, and those new to dyadic research.
Religion, Spirituality and Aging
March 28, 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.
April
Dyadic Research On Health & Illness Across The Adult Lifespan - Mentoring Group
April 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.
Paid Caregiving
April 14, 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
April 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.
May
Dyadic Research On Health & Illness Across The Adult Lifespan - Mentoring Group
May 10, 2022
3 to 4 p.m. ET
Description: A monthly facilitated-mentoring group for students, early-career researchers, and those new to dyadic research.
Religion, Spirituality and Aging
May 23, 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.
June
Religion, Spirituality and Aging
June 27, 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.
July
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.
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
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
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.
