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Annual Meeting
National Communication Association 111th Annual Convention
Theme: Communicate to Elevate | November 20-23, 2025 Join the National Communication Association (NCA) in beautiful Denver, Colorado for the NCA 111th Annual Convention at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center!
83rd Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference
The MPSA Annual Conference is one of the largest political science conferences in the discipline with over 1,000 panels, a large exhibit hall, and a variety of networking and professional development activities. The conference historically averages more than 4,500 attendees from every state in the US and over 65 countries around the world representing 80+ political interest areas. The conference brings together scholars, researchers and decision makers in the political science community to exchange information and address the latest scholarship in political science. The conference has the international and multidisciplinary research collaboration opportunities you seek and the networking opportunities and professional…
Population Association of America 2026 Annual Meeting
The Population Association of America’s annual meeting is the premier conference of demographers and social and health scientists from the United States and abroad. Here demographers at all career stages are afforded the opportunity to present their research in oral and poster sessions, hear others’ findings, and network with their peers. Since PAA’s first conference in 1932, much important research has been presented on topics ranging from migration to reproductive health to race and gender issues. Join PAA for the 2026 Annual Meeting from May 6 – 9, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri!
2026 Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Convention
Get ready to ignite your passion for psychology and connect with over 3,500 of the brightest minds in the field at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology’s Annual Convention. Join SPSP on February 26-28, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, for the 2026 Annual Convention!
Society for Research in Child Development 2027 Biennial Meeting
Atlanta, Georgia, USA The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) is an international, multidisciplinary, nonprofit professional association whose primary goal is to promote the understanding of child development through research and dissemination. Members conduct theoretical studies, basic and applied research, and policy analyses to understand and enhance child development. Since the first meeting held in 1934, SRCD has hosted a biennial meeting on odd-numbered years for its members and the developmental science community. Through its biennial meetings, which draw attendees from countries throughout the world, SRCD strives to meet the goal of understanding child development through research while serving…
2026 Law and Society Association Annual Meeting
The LSA Annual Meeting will take place in San Francisco, California, USA, from May 28-31, 2026. The conference will be held at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square. This meeting will be an entirely in-person meeting. Previous Annual Meetings have brought more than 2,500 participants from over 60 countries across 6 continents! Annual Meetings are a central aspect of LSA’s activities, providing an unparalleled opportunity for Law & Society scholars to connect and exchange ideas. This year’s conference includes informal discussions across disciplines and theoretical traditions as well as more traditional exchanges like paper presentations, roundtable discussions, and “Author Meets Reader” panels.
2026 Joint Statistical Meetings
The Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) is the largest gathering of statisticians and data scientists in North America. The 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings will be held in Boston, MA. It is held jointly with the following organizations: *Indicates the founding societies of JSM It is also one of the broadest, with topics ranging from statistical applications to methodology and theory to the expanding boundaries of statistics, such as analytics and data science. JSM also offers a unique opportunity for statisticians in academia, industry, and government to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration. Beginning statisticians (including current students) are able to learn from and interact with senior members of the profession.
121st Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association
The 121st ASA Annual Meeting will be held August 7-11, 2026 in New York. The Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association provides the opportunity for professionals involved in the scientific study of society to share knowledge and new directions in research and practice. Nearly 600 programmatic sessions are convened that provide a scholarly outlet for more than 3,000 research papers, over 4,500 presenters, and 5,000 attendees. Theme: Each year, ASA’s president chooses a theme on which to focus some of the programming for the ASA Annual Meeting—a tradition that ensures our meetings reflect the rich diversity of perspectives and…
121st American Political Science Association Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Join APSA for the 121st APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition, September 11–14, 2025, held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to address the latest scholarship in political science, exploring the conference theme, “Reimagining Politics, Power, and Peoplehood in Crisis Times.”
2026 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting
The 2026 AERA annual meeting theme is an invitation to collectively reflect on how to leverage our disciplinary and methodological diversity in service of unforgetting histories. These histories inform our current challenges in education research and shape policies and practices that will enable thriving futures for learners across the lifespan in a range of contexts. Please join AERA in Los Angeles, California for the 2026 annual meeting, to imagine and plan for research agendas that bridge our histories, current struggles, and desired outcomes for education.
American Association for Public Opinion Research 81st Annual Conference
The AAPOR Annual Conference is the premier forum for the exchange of advances in public opinion and survey research. Join AAPOR at their 81st Annual Conference in Los Angeles, California allowing attendees to network with colleagues, learn the latest updates and trends in the field and make new connections. The meeting highlights innovative research and includes short courses and discussion forums for attendees of diverse disciplines from around the world.
Allied Social Science Associations 2026 Annual Meeting
The annual Allied Social Science Associations (ASSA) meeting is held each year by the American Economic Association, in conjunction with 66 other associations. The three-day event provides an ideal opportunity for the presentation and discussion of research in the fields of economics and finance. The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held on January 3–5, 2026 (Saturday, Sunday, Monday) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The headquarters hotel is Marriott Philadelphia Downtown. To host an event at the 2026 ASSA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, please fill out the event form.
120th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association
The 120th ASA Annual Meeting will be held August 8-12, 2025 in Chicago. The Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association provides the opportunity for professionals involved in the scientific study of society to share knowledge and new directions in research and practice. Nearly 600 programmatic sessions are convened that provide a scholarly outlet for more than 3,000 research papers, over 4,500 presenters, and 5,000 attendees.
2025 Joint Statistical Meetings
The Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) is the largest gathering of statisticians and data scientists in North America. It is held jointly with the following organizations: *Indicates the founding societies of JSM It is also one of the broadest, with topics ranging from statistical applications to methodology and theory to the expanding boundaries of statistics, such as analytics and data science. JSM also offers a unique opportunity for statisticians in academia, industry, and government to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration. Beginning statisticians (including current students) are able to learn from and interact with senior members of the profession.
2025 Allied Social Science Associations Annual Meeting
The AEA, in conjunction with 66 associations in related disciplines known as the Allied Social Science Associations (ASSA), holds a three-day meeting each January to present papers on general economics topics. The 2025 ASSA Annual Meeting will be held on January 3–5, 2025 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) in San Francisco, California. The headquarters hotel is Hilton San Francisco Union Square. To host an event at the 2025 ASSA Annual Meeting in San Francisco, please fill out the event form.
2017 COSSA Science Policy Conference Keynote Announced
University of California, Berkeley sociologist Arlie R. Hochschild will deliver the keynote address at the 2017 COSSA Science Policy Conference and Social Science Advocacy Day. Hochschild’s most recent book Strangers in their own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right, was a finalist for the 2016 National Book Award. According to the publisher’s website, the book “goes beyond the commonplace liberal idea that many on the political right have been duped into voting against their interests. In the right-wing world she explores, Hochschild discovers powerful forces—fear of cultural eclipse, economic decline, perceived government betrayal—which override self-interest, as progressives see…
Early Bird Registration Open for 2017 COSSA Science Policy Conference & Social Science Advocacy Day
Registration is now open for the 2017 COSSA Science Policy Conference and Social Science Advocacy Day, scheduled for March 29-30 in Washington, DC. This event (formerly the COSSA Annual Meeting) brings together COSSA members and other stakeholders for a day of discussion about federal policy impacting our science followed by the only annual, coordinated advocacy day in support of all of the social and behavioral sciences. Come be part of the action. Register before January 15 to receive the early bird rate. Information on discounted student rates and confirmed speakers will be released in the coming weeks. Register today! Back…
Recap of the 2016 COSSA Annual Meeting
COSSA held its 2016 Annual Meeting on March 15th in Washington, DC. Meeting sessions focused on topics like congressional attacks on federally-funded research, social science and the media, use of social and behavioral science in industry, and how to communicate the value of social and behavioral science research. In addition, participants heard updates on activities at federal agencies, including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. Click here to read COSSA’s summary of the meeting’s sessions. You can also check out our social media recap, which covers…
COSSA Presents Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson with Distinguished Service Award
On March 15, as part of COSSA’s Annual Meeting and Celebration of Social and Behavioral Science reception, COSSA presented the 2016 Distinguished Service Award to Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX). Congresswoman Johnson was recognized for her “unwavering support for social and behavioral science research and steadfast leadership on behalf of the U.S. scientific enterprise.” In accepting the award, Congresswoman Johnson reaffirmed her commitment to all disciplines of science and resolved to continue to ensure that social science receives the support it deserves. Back to this issue’s table of contents.
Social Science Advocates Take Capitol Hill
On March 16, about 50 social and behavioral science researchers, stakeholders, and advocates met with their Members of Congress to advocate in support of fiscal year (FY) 2017 funding for federal agencies and programs that support social and behavioral science research. Despite the system-wide shutdown of the DC Metro, advocates from 14 different states made it to Capitol Hill to discuss the value of this research and why it is in the national interest. Materials used to help articulate these messages can be found on the COSSA website, including fact sheets on COSSA’s FY 2017 funding requests. Back to this…