Aging Studies Interdisciplinary Group (ASIG)
The Aging Studies Interdisciplinary Group (ASIG) is a collaborative organization for graduate, professional, and undergraduate students studying aging in programs across the University. ASIG is student led and promotes the development of critical engagement across disciplines and explores diverse approaches to knowledge and inquiry related to aging education and research.
As of January 2022, ASIG is an official student organization at the University of Minnesota.
Together we:
- Encourage thoughtful discussions about approaching issues around aging,
- Explore different theoretical perspectives, methodological approaches, and changing conceptualizations of knowledge in aging,
- Provide concrete opportunities for students to hone professional skills,
- Focus on theoretical and pragmatic aspects of gerontology, and
- Foster interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
Connect with ASIG
Follow us on Twitter @asigumn, Instagram @asigumn, and LinkedIn. To join ASIG, please complete this survey and email Dr. Marti DeLiema (mdeliema@umn.edu), Associate Director of Education for the Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation, and you will be added to the ASIG email list-serv which will provide event updates and other important information!
Voices of Aging Podcast
The ASIG podcast services, Voices of Aging, is now available and regularly updates!
You can find the podcasts here:
Networking & Social Events
ASIG members can be a part of a number of different networking and social events.
Events include: the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Intergenerational Public Health Special Interest Group, networking with gerontology providers, volunteer with older adults, research presentation opportunities, connect with other students with similar interests, state and national conferences.
Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities
Students at the University can participate in ASIG activities as a member. Members are invited to volunteer to organize or host an event or support ASIG in other ways. Members also have opportunities to lead the organization. Interested students should contact the current Co-Chairs of ASIG.
Each Spring Executive Board positions (Executive Co-Chairs, Secretary/Parliamentarian, Events, and Marketing/Communications Chair) are open for election.
Throughout the year Ad Hoc Committee Chair positions are open for appointment.
2024 – 2025 Executive Board
Past Chairs
2024: Emily Merkle
2023: Dana Urbanski
2022-2023: Michelle Berning
2021-2022: Kayla Murphy & Dina Belhasen
2020-2021: Devon Sauerer, MPH (2021) & Kristi Oeding, PhD (2021)
Affiliations
ASIG is a proud GSA Student Chapter.
