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Social Science Advocacy Day 2025 News

COSSA’s annual Social Science Advocacy Day will be taking place March 24-25, 2025 in Washington, DC! This signature, members-only event brings together social and behavioral science researchers, faculty, students, association professionals, and other advocates from across the country to meet with their elected officials in Congress to discuss the value of our sciences and the importance of federal funding. Early bird registration will be here before you know it! Until then, mark your calendars and share this exciting opportunity with your colleagues.  Visit the COSSA website for the latest information on Social Science Advocacy Day.

Save the Date: Social Science Advocacy Day 2025

COSSA’s annual Social Science Advocacy Day will be taking place March 24-25, 2025 in Washington, DC! This signature, members-only event brings together social and behavioral science researchers, faculty, students, association professionals, and other advocates from across the country to meet with their elected officials in Congress to discuss the value of our sciences and the importance of federal funding. Stay tuned for an official “save the date” and additional details. Early bird registration will be here before you know it! Until then, mark your calendars and share this exciting opportunity with your colleagues.  We hope to see you in Washington, DC in…

2025 Social Science Advocacy Day

COSSA’s Social Science Advocacy Day is back! Join COSSA on March 24-25, 2025 in Washington, DC!  Advocacy Day brings together social and behavioral scientists and science advocates from across the  country to engage with policymakers. This fun, informative event is a must for everyone across the social and behavioral sciences who care  about funding for research and who believe this research should be used to inform sound public policy. This opportunity is available to individuals affiliated with a COSSA member organization. If you  are a member of or employed by one of COSSA’s member organizations, you are eligible to  participate. You can check your organization/institution’s membership status here. Not a member? Click here to learn more about how your organization can join COSSA and take  advantage of members-only opportunities. COSSA Member Benefit Participation in Advocacy Day is a benefit reserved exclusively for COSSA member organizations. Check our member list to see if you belong to a member organization, or contact us to learn more about joining COSSA. MORE ABOUT ADVOCACY DAY

2024 Social Science Advocates Answer “Why Social Science?” 

This month’s Why Social Science? post comes from three participants from this year’s Social Science Advocacy Day who reflected upon their advocacy experiences and the importance of advocating for the social sciences.  Read on for more. 

Social and Behavioral Scientists Take to Capitol Hill for COSSA’s Annual Social Science Advocacy Day

On April 8-9, COSSA held its 10th annual Social Science Advocacy Day events in Washington, DC. Over 60 social and behavioral science researchers, students, and advocates from 18 different states headed to Capitol Hill to meet with more than 60 offices in the House of Representatives and Senate, all carrying a message about the need to prioritize funding for social and behavioral science research. COSSA is especially grateful to the sponsors of this year’s event. Thank you to all involved for making this such an impactful experience!

Advocacy Day Spotlight: Last Chance to Register!

Next week is COSSA’s tenth annual Social Science Advocacy Day! This is your last chance to register before we close the form. Register here! Social Science Advocacy Day will be taking place April 8-9, 2024 in Washington, DC and is open to anyone affiliated with a COSSA member organization or university. Not a member? Learn how here. Visit the COSSA website for the latest information on Social Science Advocacy Day.

Advocacy Day Spotlight: Registration to Close Soon!

Time is running out to register for COSSA’s tenth annual Social Science Advocacy Day. Sign up here before registration closes! Social Science Advocacy Day will be taking place April 8-9, 2024 in Washington, DC and is open to anyone affiliated with a COSSA member organization or university. Not a member? Learn how here. If your organization is interested in becoming a sponsor of Social Science Advocacy Day, learn more here. Visit the COSSA website for the latest information on Social Science Advocacy Day and to view the recording of the recent informational webinar.

Advocacy Day Spotlight: Early Bird Registration EXTENDED!

Early bird registration for COSSA’s tenth annual Social Science Advocacy Day has been extended through THIS WEEK ONLY! There will not be another early bird price extension, so don’t wait! Register here before the price increases this weekend. Social Science Advocacy Day will be taking place April 8-9, 2024 in Washington, DC and is open to anyone affiliated with a COSSA member organization or university. Not a member? Learn how here. If your organization is interested in becoming a sponsor of Social Science Advocacy Day, learn more here. Visit the COSSA website for the latest information on Social Science Advocacy Day and to view the recording of the recent informational webinar.

Advocacy Day Spotlight: Early Bird Registration Ending Soon!

Early bird registration for COSSA’s tenth annual Social Science Advocacy Day is still OPEN! The event will be taking place April 8-9, 2024 in Washington, DC. Don’t wait, register here before the price increases. Social Science Advocacy Day is open to anyone affiliated with a COSSA member organization or university. Not a member? Learn how here. If your organization is interested in becoming a sponsor of Social Science Advocacy Day, learn more here. Visit the COSSA website for the latest information on Social Science Advocacy Day and to view the recording of the recent informational webinar. Contact Elyse Bailey at ebailey@cossa.org with any additional questions.

Advocacy Day Spotlight: Join the Next Informational Webinar

Did you miss our first Advocacy Day Informational Webinar? Is this your first Social Science Advocacy Day? Do you have questions or are you curious about what to expect from the event? Join us for our second informational webinar! We will be hosting another session to provide an overview of Advocacy Day, how to register, answer any questions, and more. This webinar will share the same information, so if you attended the first there is no need to attend the second. This is the final informational webinar we will be hosting for Social Science Advocacy Day.   The second session will…

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Advocacy Day Spotlight: Join an Informational Webinar

Is this your first Social Science Advocacy Day? Do you have questions or are you curious about what to expect from the event? Join us for one of our informational webinars! We will be hosting two sessions to provide an overview of Advocacy Day, how to register, answer any questions, and more. Both webinars will share the same information, so you will only need to attend one. The first session will take place on January 25, 2024 at 10am EST and the second session will be on February 13, 2024 at 3pm EST. Contact Elyse Bailey at ebailey@cossa.org with any additional questions.

Social Science Advocacy Day Informational Webinar #1

Curious about 2024 Social Science Advocacy Day? Do you have questions or want to know more about what to expect from the event? Join us for an informational webinar! We will be hosting a session to provide an overview of Advocacy Day, how to register, answer any questions, and more. Find the Zoom link below and come with your questions!

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Join us for an informational webinar about 2024 Social Science Advocacy Day!

Advocacy Day Spotlight: Join an Informational Webinar

Curious about 2024 Social Science Advocacy Day? Do you have questions or want to know more about what to expect? Join us for one of our informational webinars! We will be hosting two sessions: January 25, 2024 at 10am EST and February 13, 2024 at 3pm EST. The sessions will provide an overview of Advocacy Day, how to register, answer any questions, and more!

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Advocacy Day Spotlight: Early Bird Registration is OPEN!

Early bird registration for COSSA’s tenth annual Social Science Advocacy Day is officially OPEN! The event will be taking place April 8-9, 2024 in Washington, DC. Register here. Don’t miss this opportunity to have an impact on funding and policy important to the social science community. “I will come back every year if my university allows,” said a past Social Science Advocacy Day participant. “It’s one of the highlights of my academic career. Makes me think differently about my work and want to get into politics.” Social Science Advocacy Day is open to anyone affiliated with a COSSA member organization or university. Not a member?…

Advocacy Day Spotlight: Early Bird Registration Coming Soon

Early bird registration for COSSA’s tenth annual Social Science Advocacy Day will be opening soon! The event will be taking place April 8-9, 2024 in Washington, DC. Be sure to save the date, share with your colleagues, and keep an eye on your inbox for the latest details. If your organization is interested in becoming a sponsor of Social Science Advocacy Day, learn more here. Visit the COSSA website for the latest information on Social Science Advocacy Day.

SAVE THE DATE: COSSA’s 2024 Social Science Advocacy Day is April 8-9

COSSA’s tenth annual Social Science Advocacy Day will be taking place on April 8-9, 2024 in Washington, DC! Our signature, members-only event will bring together social and behavioral science researchers, faculty, students, association professionals, and other advocates from across the country to meet with their elected officials in Congress to discuss the value of our sciences and the importance of federal funding. Stay tuned for additional details, early bird registration will be opening in a few weeks! Until then, save the date and share this exciting opportunity with your colleagues. We hope to see you in Washington, DC in April 2024!

Save the Date! Social Science Advocacy Day is April 8-9

We are excited to invite social science advocates to COSSA’s tenth annual Social Science Advocacy Day on April 8-9, 2024! Our signature, members-only event will bring together social and behavioral science researchers, faculty, students, association professionals, and other advocates from across the country to meet with their elected officials in Congress to discuss the value of our sciences and the importance of federal funding. Stay tuned for additional details over the coming months, including how to register and available sponsorship opportunities. We hope to see you in Washington, DC in April 2024!

Social Science Advocates Answers “Why Social Science?”

The most recent Why Social Science? post comes from three participants from this year’s Social Science Advocacy Day who reflected upon their experiences and the importance of advocating for the social sciences. Read on for more.

2024 Social Science Advocacy Day

On April 8-9, COSSA held its 10th annual Social Science Advocacy Day events in Washington, DC. Over 60 social and behavioral science researchers, students, and advocates from 18 different states headed to Capitol Hill to meet with more than 60 offices in the House of Representatives and Senate, all carrying a message about the need to prioritize funding for social and behavioral science research. COSSA is especially grateful to the sponsors of this year’s event. Thank you to all involved for making this such an impactful experience! Thank you to our 2024 sponsors! Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors COSSA Member Benefit Participation in…

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