Get Involved - Gilbrea Centre For Studies in Aging

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The Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging welcomes all new members who want to become involved in research and/or the community engagement work of the Centre. This page showcases the various opportunities within the Centre, McMaster University and beyond, including: The SHARE Network, research participation, Gilbrea's Student Group, and Student Awards. If you have a relevant opportunity or event you would like to feature, please contact us.

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Are you 55+ and interested in being involved, getting connected, engaging and socializing, in different discussions, research, community engagement and workshop initiatives?

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Research Opportunities

Participants Needed: Older Adults' Death-Related Information Needs Survey

Centre News

May 1, 2025

Are you a person with cognitive impairment or changes in your thinking or memory?

Recruitment Opportunity

April 7, 2026

BalanceTogether: Designing an Augmented Reality Balance Exercise Community for Social Connectedness Among Older Adults

Recruitment Opportunity

June 2, 2026

Awards & Scholarships

E.B. Ryan Scholarship Learn More

The E.B. Ryan Scholarship was established in 1997 using funds raised by a performance of the play “Letter from Wingfield Farm”.

Ronald Bayne Gerontology Award Learn More

The Ronald Bayne Gerontology Award was established in 1999 by Barbara Bayne to honor Dr. Ronald Bayne’s valuable contribution to the study of Gerontology at McMaster University.

Mary Buzzell Graduate Scholarship for Resilient Aging Learn More

The Mary Buzzell Graduate Scholarship for Resilient Aging was established in 2024 by The Hamilton Aging in Community to honour Mary Buzzell work in resilient aging, innovative educational and community programs.

Mary Buzzell Undergraduate Scholarship for Resilient Aging Learn more

The Mary Buzzell Undergraduate Scholarship for Resilient Aging was established in 2024 by The Hamilton Aging in Community to honour Mary Buzzell work in resilient aging, innovative educational and community programs.

Karl Kinanen Student Research Scholarship Learn More

These scholarship funds have been made possible due to the generous support of former McMaster faculty member Karl Kinanen, his wife, Beatrice Kemp and a number of friends and colleagues. Karl retired from McMaster University in 1992.