Technology and Aging Research Ideation Jam May 19
Please join us for an interactive Ideation Jam focused on how technology can be leveraged to advance aging research.
This engaging, structured brainstorming session will bring together researchers and collaborators to generate novel ideas, identify synergies, and explore new opportunities for collaboration at the intersection of aging, health, and emerging technologies—including wearables, mobile health apps, ambient and passive sensing, remote health monitoring, and digital health platforms.
Event Details
Date & Time: May 19, 2026, 12-2PM
Format: engaging, structured interactive brainstorming session
Hosts: Elizabeth Lyons, PhD; Meredith Masel, PhD, MSW; and Missy Morrow, PhD
What to Expect
Collaborative idea generation across disciplines
Discussion of existing and emerging technologies that can enhance aging research
Identification of new research directions, partnerships, and next steps
A welcoming space for early-stage ideas and creative thinking
This session will center on how technology can support health, function, and quality of life as people age. No technical expertise is required, just curiosity and a willingness to engage.
We hope you’ll join us for this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help shape the future of aging research. Please share this invitation with your colleagues!
Contact Us
The UTMB Health Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (OAIC)
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-0177
Directions and Maps
Phone: (409) 747-0008
Email: aging.research@utmb.edu


