Headlines Webinar
Understanding NSF’s Merit Review Updates with Wanda Ward
On April 9, COSSA hosted the April Headlines Webinar, “Understanding NSF’s Merit Review Updates with Wanda Ward”. The webinar focused on changes to NSF’s Merit Review Process, the recently published “Merit Review for a Changing Landscape” Report, and what that means for social and behavioral science research. The webinar featured specal guest Wanda Ward, Chair of the National Science Board’s Commission on Merit Review. View the Slides Wanda Ward, Ph.D. Since 2021, Wanda E. Ward has served as executive associate chancellor for the Office of the Chancellor – Public Engagement at the University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign. She provides…
Making Your Voice Heard in Washington: Day of Action
Ahead of COSSA’s annual Social Science Advocacy Day, the COSSA staff hosted the March Headlines webinar, “Making Your Voice Heard in Washington: Day of Action”. The webinar covered recent policy developments, shared tips on how to advocate from home, and provided ways for you to get involved during Social Science Advocacy Day 2026! View the Slides Not a COSSA member? Learn more about how your association or university can join here.
Advocacy in 2026 and Beyond
Tomorrow, join COSSA for the first Headlines webinar of the year. The COSSA Staff will cover the details of recently released science bills and what the future holds for advocacy in 2026. View the Slides Not a COSSA member? Learn more about how your association or university can join here.
Reviewing 2025 & What’s Next
On December 10, COSSA hosted the final Headlines webinar of the year. COSSA covered key policy developments and Congressional activity that affected the social and behavioral sciences in 2025 and preview what’s ahead for 2026. View the Slides Not a COSSA member? Learn more about how your association or university can join here.
Understanding the Shake Up at the BLS and Other Topics
On October 30, COSSA hosted the next installment in the 2025 Headlines Webinar series. The COSSA team was joined by special guest Dr. Erica Groshen to discuss the ongoing challenges facing the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the broader federal statistical system. View the Slides Not a COSSA member? Learn more about how your association or university can join here.
Crunch Time for Science Funding: Latest Policy Updates from COSSA
On September 23, COSSA hosted the recent installment in the 2025 Headlines Webinar series. The COSSA team provided updates on recent policy and funding developments impacting the social and behavioral science community, discussed Congress’ plans for averting a government shutdown (or not), and analyzed the latest actions taking by the Trump Administration. See the conversation below. View the Slides Not a COSSA member? Learn more about how your association or university can join here.
Latest Research Policy Updates with COSSA & COGR
On July 28, COSSA hosted the recent installment in the Headlines Webinar series. This month’s meeting featured a discussion with research policy experts from COGR on topics like indirect costs, research compliance, and other timely developments impacting the social and behavioral science community. View the Slides Featured speakers: Krystal Toups is the Director for Contracts & Grants Administration at COGR. She leads COGR’s research policy efforts related to the administration of sponsored research from proposal preparation and submission to terms and conditions of awards, monitoring the regulatory landscape. Prior to joining COGR, Krystal served as the Assistant Vice Provost for Sponsored…
Diving into the President’s FY 2026 Budget: Implications for Social and Behavioral Science
On June 26, COSSA hosted the recent installment in the Headlines Webinar series. June’s meeting focused on the release of the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget and what it means for the social and behavioral sciences. Featured speakers: View the Slides Not a COSSA member? Learn more about how your association or university can join here.
Policy Issues Confronting Higher Education w/ Tobin Smith
On May 21, COSSA hosted the recent installment in the Headlines Webinar series. May’s meeting focused on the many challenges confronting higher education in this new political reality and featured guest speaker Tobin Smith, Senior Vice President for Government Relations & Public Policy at the Association of American Universities (AAU). View the Slides Not a COSSA member? Learn more about how your association or university can join here.
Latest Policy Updates from COSSA: April
On April 29, COSSA hosted the recent installment in the Headlines Webinar series. Updates were provided on Budgets, NSF Developments, NIH Priorities, and other new developments of the last few weeks, including what COSSA members can do in response. See the recording and slides below. View the Slides Not a COSSA member? Learn more about how your association or university can join here.
Latest Policy Updates from COSSA: March
On March 31, COSSA hosted the latest Headlines Webinar in the series. COSSA provided updates on Congressional actions, recent Trump Administration efforts, updates on the budget, and other new developments over the last few weeks, including what COSSA members can do in response. View the Slides Not a COSSA member? Learn more about how your association or university can join here.
Understanding the Latest White House and Congressional Actions
On February 27, COSSA hosted the most recent Headlines Webinar focused on providing updates on Congressional actions, recent Trump Administration efforts, and other new developments of the last few weeks, including what COSSA members can do in response. View the Slides Not a COSSA member? Learn more about how your association or university can join here.