As the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) initiative nears its second year, we would like to highlight announcements and recent developments from some of our groups. If you are interested in knowing more about the SIGs we offer, please contact Nicole DePasquale.
Research Methods SIG
This SIG, led by Lewina Lee (chair) and Brad Taylor (co-chair), Nicole Greenberg (co-chair), Stephen Aichele (support), and Aishwarya Rajesh (support), recently created a new listserv for its members as well as a Twitter pageopens in new window. The Twitter page will be used to circulate research articles screened by the leadership team for rigor and relevance to the Research Methods community. If you are interested in becoming a member of this growing SIG, please contact Lewina Lee.
Intervention/Prevention SIG
This SIG is excited to announce its own newsletter, which will have its first edition released at the end of June 2020. The leadership team is also eager to welcome new members and leaders; please contact Jamie Peven if you are interested. In particular, this SIG is looking for someone to join the leadership team to manage social media.
Gender, Sexuality, and Aging SIG
This SIG is looking to fill the leadership role of Education Coordinator. This is a supporting role that will primarily focus on establishing Webinars/Education events. This person would be in charge of reaching out to experts or specialists to coordinate and plan for webinars/education topics. They will also assist with social media posting and member engagement. Please contact Eve Zimmerman Root if you are interested in volunteering for this leadership position or are interested in becoming a member. Follow this SIG @gendersexualityaging and @GSandASIG.
Activities and Older Workers SIG
This SIG is looking for Div. 20 members to join its leadership team. If interested, please contact Allura Lothary to learn more about the mission of this group and its leadership needs.
Quality of Life/Health-Related Quality of Life SIG
This SIG is pleased to have 30 Div. 20 members and two co-chairs, Lissa Conley and Shelley Condon, going into its second year. Lissa and Shelley are in the process of developing the SIG’s mission statement, aims, goals, and bylaws and are looking for both membership insight and new leadership team members to help in this process. They have many new ideas for this upcoming year and cannot wait to roll them out in the coming month. Please contact Shelley Condon if interested.
Race, Ethnicity, and Culture SIG
This SIG is recruiting additional leaders. Please contact Danielle McDuffie if interested in learning more about the group and its leadership needs.
