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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA)
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As the U.S. federal government shutdown continues, it's important to understand how it affects research funding. @cossa.bsky.social has advocacy resources to help researchers communicate with policymakers about social and behavioral science.

Start here: ow.ly/HNjw50XnTLu
November 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Introducing "COSSA 101: A Crash Course on the Federal Government"! 🎉

This series will provide easy info about the inner workings of the fed gov't and how they affect SBS research.

Learn more & read our first brief: “What is a Government Shutdown?” ➡️ cossa.org/introducing-...
Introducing a New COSSA Resource | COSSA
COSSA is excited to announce its latest resource, COSSA 101: A Crash Course on the Federal Government. Through this series COSSA provides easy-to-understand information about the inner workings of…
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November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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📢 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 📢

@nationalacademies.org is looking for experts for a planning committee to organize a workshop: "Enhancing Scientific Integrity: Progress and Opportunities in the Social and Behavioral Sciences".

Nominations are due November 7. Learn more ➡️ cossa.org/nominations-...
November 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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#WhySocialScience? Because How Would We Understand the World Without It? 🌍

New post from Lisa Schamess of @geographers.bsky.social! ➡️ www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2025/10...
Because How Would We Understand the World Without It? — Why Social Science?
When I was in elementary school, the way we studied geography was...not fun. It involved a lot of memorizing: state capitals, rivers and mountains, maybe a famous place from history or two. It…
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October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!! ⬇️
October 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Tomorrow, 2-3 PM ET: Want to better understand the challenges currently facing the system for federal statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the U.S.? Join the next @cossa.bsky.social webinar, featuring special guest Dr. Erica Groshen.

Sign up: ow.ly/NOYv50XjmwQ
October 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Federal Employees Face RIFs and Pay Uncertainty, Universities Reject Trump’s
Higher Education Compact, and More in this week's Washington Update 📰

Read the latest ➡ cossa.org/category/vol...
Issue 21 (October 28) | Washington Update
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October 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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REGISTER NOW for the October Headlines Webinar: Understanding the Shake Up at the BLS and Other Topics

📅: Thursday, October 30
⏰: 2PM EST
🔗: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Understanding the Shake Up at the BLS and Other Topics. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
On October 30, join COSSA for the next installment in the 2025 Headlines Webinar series. The COSSA team will be joined by special guest Dr. Erica Groshen to discuss the ongoing challenges facing the Bureau...
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October 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship: Spend a year in DC shaping federal policy and using your expertise to make an impact. Apply by Nov. 1! #STPF #SciencePolicy #Leadership stattrak.amstat.org/...
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October 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Nominations open for 2026 Sage-CASBS Award

In partnership w/ @sagepub.com, the award recognizes outstanding achievement in the behavioral & social sciences that advances our understanding of pressing social issues

Details, eligibility & access nomination portal: casbs.stanford.edu/news/nominat...
October 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Join letter to congressional leaders rejecting USDA's decision to halt data collection and release of food security reports. Support restoring funding for the Food Security Supplement in the Current Population Survey.

Individuals: buff.ly/m2pb60w
Organizations: buff.ly/VLQjNjg
Individual Sign-on to PAA FFS Letter
Please click the link to complete this form.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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What does the ongoing federal government shutdown in the U.S. mean for researchers? @cossa.bsky.social is monitoring the situation and its implications for social science.

Learn more in COSSA's latest Washington Update: ow.ly/XYe750XbMHO
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October 15, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Shutdown Heads Into Third Week, Share Your Story, and More in the recent issue of the Washington Update. 📜

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Issue 20 (October 14) | Washington Update
Shutdown Heads Into Third Week, Share Your Story, and More
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October 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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COSSA is committed to the fight for social and behavioral science research. 💪 But we can’t do it alone.

Support our critical work by donating today ➡️ cossa.givingfuel.com/cossa-donati...
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Support COSSA, Advance Social Science!
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October 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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As the federal #shutdown enters week 2, GPAC is monitoring developments and working with partners (@cossa.bsky.social) to address disruptions.

If your research/funding has been affected, share impacts via our portal—your examples help strengthen advocacy for a swift resolution. buff.ly/pIO1QQw
Share Your Research Activities Negatively Affected by Shutdown
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October 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Have you missed any of our Headlines Webinars? Have no fear, you can catch all the recordings on the COSSA website! 🎥

Check back often for newly added webinars and registration links for future dates ➡️ cossa.org/events/categ...
COSSA Headlines Webinars
Headlines is a webinar series available to COSSA member organizations.
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October 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 🗣️

The Department of Education recently published an RFI seeking feedback on redesigning the Institute of Education Sciences (@IESResearch). Deadline is October 15. ⏰

Learn more ➡️ cossa.org/rfi-educatio...
RFI: Education Department Seeks Feedback on Redesigning IES | COSSA
On September 25, the Department of Education published a request for information (RFI) seeking feedback on redesigning the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). The request follows the Trump…
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October 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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The American Sociological Association (@asanews.bsky.social) announced that it is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Annual Awards! Deadline is Jan 1, 2026. 🏆

Learn more about each award and submission process ➡️ cossa.org/asa-acceptin...
ASA Accepting Nominations for 2026 Annual Awards
The American Sociological Association (ASA) announced that it is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Annual Awards. ASA is a COSSA governing member organization. Find out about all the award…
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October 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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#WhySocialScience? Because Research-Informed Policy Strengthens Children and Families - New post from @srcdorg.bsky.social!

Read now ➡️ www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2025/9/...
Because Research-Informed Policy Strengthens Children and Families — Why Social Science?
The path from research to policy is rarely straightforward; it takes collaboration between researchers and policymakers at every stage. In child-centered policymaking, where the goal is to improve…
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October 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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#ICYMI: On September 17, the Senate HELP Committee invited Dr. Susan Monarez, the recently terminated CDC Director, to testify.

Read our coverage ➡️ cossa.org/fired-cdc-di...
Fired CDC Director Testifies in Front of Congress
On September 17, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee invited Dr. Susan Monarez, the recently terminated Director of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…
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October 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Federal Funding Set to Expire at Midnight with No Solution in Sight, COSSA Publishes New At-Home Advocacy Toolkit, and More in the latest issue of the Washington Update! 📰

Read it all ➡️ cossa.org/category/vol...
Issue 19 (September 30) | Washington Update
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September 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Federal Funding Set to Expire at Midnight with No Solution in Sight, COSSA Publishes New At-Home Advocacy Toolkit, and More in the latest issue of the Washington Update! 📰

Read it all ➡️ cossa.org/category/vol...
Issue 19 (September 30) | Washington Update
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September 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Join the 2025-2026 APSA Public Scholarship Program, and produce summaries of new research published in #APSR. Fellows collaborate w/ journal editors, authors, and APSA staff to share this work thru PSNow and Political Science Today, APSA's member magazine.

Apply by October 3rd: buff.ly/zTkn1by
Public Scholarship Program
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September 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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SSRC is looking for their next President! Learn more below ⬇️
September 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Happening tomorrow!! Reminder to register ⬇️
September 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM