Headlines Webinar
March Headlines to Feature Discussion on the FY 2024 Funding Outlook for Social & Behavioral Science Research
COSSA’s regular webinar series, COSSA Headlines, is back for 2023 and will kick off March 16 with a discussion on President Biden’s FY 2024 budget request for science and outlook for research funding in the new Congress. The COSSA team will also highlight ways social and behavioral science researchers can weigh on with their elected officials to support federal research funding. Register for the webinar here.
March COSSA Headlines & Discussion on the FY 2024 Funding Outlook for Social & Behavioral Science Research
COSSA’s regular webinar series, COSSA Headlines, is back for 2023 and kicked off on March 16 with a discussion on President Biden’s FY 2024 budget request for science and outlook for research funding in the new Congress. The COSSA team also highlighted ways social and behavioral science researchers can weigh on with their elected officials to support federal research funding. View the presentation slides here.
Big Changes Coming in 118th Congress; Watch COSSAâs Post-Election Webinar
While some races still need to be called, notably, the Senate race in Georgia, there are some things we can be certain about now that we are past the November midterm elections. For example, come January 3 and the swearing-in of the 118th Congress: COSSA discussed some of these changes and possible committee and leadership shakeups during the November 17 post-election Headlines webinar. A recording is available here. COSSA will be closely monitoring the activities and appointments of the 118th Congress and will be calling on members to engage with elected officials early in 2023.
November Headlines to Feature Deep Dive on 2022 Election
Join COSSA for our quarterly COSSA Headlines webinar to catch up on important social and behavioral science news and answer your questions. This quarterâs discussion will feature an analysis of the 2022 midterm elections and its implications for social science in the new Congress. Register for the webinar here.
August Headlines to Feature Deep Dive on NSFâs Technology, Innovation and Partnerships Directorate
Join COSSA for our August 11 Headlines webinar to catch up on the most important social and behavioral science news from the past quarter and answer your questions. Stick around for a deep dive discussion on the National Science Foundation’s new Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) Directorate featuring TIP Director Erwin Gianchandani. Register for the webinar here.
February Headlines to Feature Deep Dive on Preserving Cultural Heritage
Februaryâs COSSA Headlines webinar will feature a deep dive discussion with anthropologist Richard Kurin, Smithsonian Institution Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador-at-Large, who will share information about his work preserving cultural heritage. COSSA members should watch for an email on Thursday, February 4 with details on how to register (sign up for members-only emails here). Information on how to register will be posted to this page.
November Headlines to Feature Deep Dive on Funding Opportunities from the W.T. Grant Foundation
COSSA members can sign up for our monthly Headlines webchat to catch up on the most important social and behavioral science news from the past month. Novemberâs webinar will feature a deep dive discussion with Vivian Tsang and Lauren Supplee of the William T. Grant Foundation, who will share information on funding opportunities for social and behavioral scientists. Individuals employed by or affiliated with a COSSA member organization can register for the webchat here.
October Headlines to Feature Deep Dive on Opportunities in the Basic Behavioral and Social Sciences at NIH with Outgoing OBSSR Director
COSSA members can sign up for our monthly Headlines webchat to catch up on the most important social and behavioral science news from the past month. Octoberâs webinar will feature a deep dive discussion with Dr. William T. Riley, Director of the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), who will share findings from the recent NIH Advisory Committee Working Group report, Trans-NIH Research Opportunities in the Basic Behavioral and Social Sciences. Individuals employed by or affiliated with a COSSA member organization can register for the webchat here.
September Headlines to Feature Deep Dive with IES Director
COSSA members can sign up for the monthly Headlines webchat to catch up on the most important social and behavioral science news from the past month and answer your questions. Stick around for our deep dive discussion on the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), with IES Director Mark Schneider. Individuals employed by or affiliated with a COSSA member organization or university can register for the webchat here.
June Headlines to Feature Deep Dive on National Secure Data Service with Nancy Potok
COSSA members can sign up for the monthly COSSA Headlines webchat to catch up on the most important social and behavioral science news from the past month and answer your questions. Stick around for our deep dive discussion with former US Chief Statistician Nancy Potok on proposals for implementing a National Secure Data Service within the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES). Individuals employed by or affiliated with a COSSA member organization or university can register for the webchat here.
April 2022 Headlines & Deep Dive on the State of Social Science Funding
COSSA’s April 2022 Headlines featured a deep dive with Wendy Naus, COSSA Executive Director, who discussed the state of social science funding, including the President’s Budget Request for fiscal year (FY) 2023. View the slides.
May 2022 Headlines & Deep Dive on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Science
View the slides. Our May 2022 COSSA Headlines webchat featured a deep dive discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in science featuring a presentation from Mia A. Smith-Bynum, Ph.D., the Senior Director for Science Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion at the American Psychological Association.
August 2022 COSSA Headlines & Deep Dive on Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships at NSF
Our August COSSA Headlines webchat featured a deep dive discussion on technology, innovation, and partnerships at the National Science Foundation (NSF) featuring NSF’s Erwin Gianchandani. The discussion focused on several of NSF’s activities within the new Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) Directorate including old, familiar programs and new initiatives.
November 2022 COSSA Headlines on the Midterm Elections and Social Science
View the slides. Watch the recording of our November 2022 COSSA Headlines webchat with Wendy Naus, COSSA Executive Director, who discussed the results of the 2022 midterm elections and the implications for federal social science policy in the upcoming 118th Congress.