Opportunities
The Centre leverages Sheridan’s unique academic program mix, the talents of Sheridan’s faculty and staff and the participation of multidisciplinary student teams to conduct leading-edge research in the field of aging.
Student Research Assistants
We are pleased to support the Sheridan student experience by providing co-op, practicum, volunteer and employment opportunities to students from all three campuses. If you, or someone you know, is interested in working with us as a student Research Assistant, check Sheridan Works, or Sheridan Centre for Elder Research on Linkedin for current opportunities.
Research Relationships
Recognizing that population aging impacts every sector of society, the Centre has built up a strong network of academic, community and industry stakeholders to ensure that knowledge is effectively translated into goods, services, programs and policies.
Services
The Centre provides a broad range of services and collaborative opportunities to support research in multiple domains.
- Research methods/design support
- Literature reviews
- Environmental scans
- Program and usability evaluations
- Training of highly qualified personnel
- Educational outreach
- Community engagement
- Consultative services
Facilities and Equipment
Purposefully designed and formally opened in 2003, the Centre for Elder Research is located at the Sheridan College Trafalgar Campus.
- Testing studio equipped with remote participant observation system
- Dedicated collaborative meeting spaces
- Multiple data collection and analysis platforms
- Aging simulation suits and related simulation equipment