Behavioral & Social Sciences Section

What are the benefits of choosing this section?

As the largest GSA section, BSS offers numerous networking opportunities
BSS includes behavioral and social science researchers, educators, policy makers, and practitioners from many disciplines
BSS members come from all over the U.S. and world
Exposure to cutting-edge research

BSS membership includes economists, epidemiologists, political scientists, psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, humanists, social workers, and other clinicians
Some of the topics BSS members study:
- The distribution and impact of illness and disability in society
- Life course transitions experienced in mid to late life
- The relationships between aging individuals, their families and communities
- The ways that individuals cope with adversity in old age
- Programs and services for aging individuals and their families
- The experiences of aging around the world

Organize and/or present symposia, papers, posters, or roundtables for the annual meeting
Assume a leadership position in BSS, or on GSA committees and interest groups
Mentor junior colleagues and students both formally and informally
Stay abreast of BSS business, celebrate BSS successes, and meet and greet fellow BSS members at the annual section business meeting and luncheon
Develop and maintain collaborations through organized sessions and BSS activities

Attend mentorship and research consultancy sessions at the Annual Scientific Meeting to meet one-on-one with experienced researchers in their field
Apply for a BSS travel scholarship to support attendance at the meeting
Submit your work for a student paper award given at the annual section meeting

GSA brings members a new benefit as a way to get a closer look at trends in aging based on our member sections.