Midwest Sociological Society
@midwestsoc.bsky.social
The official account of the Midwest Sociological Society
Home to over 1,200 members, The Sociological Quarterly, & the Midwest's most incredible sociologists
Use #MSS25 for all annual meeting posts
Follow us to stay in the loop with all things MSS
Home to over 1,200 members, The Sociological Quarterly, & the Midwest's most incredible sociologists
Use #MSS25 for all annual meeting posts
Follow us to stay in the loop with all things MSS
Making plans for MSS? Make sure to check out one of our amazing #Plenary speakers: Tracie Canada! @traciecanada.bsky.social will be presenting her #Research on the lived experiences of #Black #College #Football players.
#MSS26 #Sociology #Anthropology #SocialScience
#MSS26 #Sociology #Anthropology #SocialScience
February 5, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Making plans for MSS? Make sure to check out one of our amazing #Plenary speakers: Tracie Canada! @traciecanada.bsky.social will be presenting her #Research on the lived experiences of #Black #College #Football players.
#MSS26 #Sociology #Anthropology #SocialScience
#MSS26 #Sociology #Anthropology #SocialScience
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👋 Undergraduate AKD members—submit your papers by March 1, 2026 for a chance at cash awards ad up to $1000 to support travel to the @asanews.bsky.social annual meeting
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#Sociology #SocialSciences #AlphaKappaDelta
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#Sociology #SocialSciences #AlphaKappaDelta
February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
👋 Undergraduate AKD members—submit your papers by March 1, 2026 for a chance at cash awards ad up to $1000 to support travel to the @asanews.bsky.social annual meeting
✨Learn more: alphakappadelta.org/awards/under...
#Sociology #SocialSciences #AlphaKappaDelta
✨Learn more: alphakappadelta.org/awards/under...
#Sociology #SocialSciences #AlphaKappaDelta
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In this new TSQ article, Beth Anne Shelton, Kelly Bergstrand, and Rebecca Deen examine how recent school board conflicts have affected women school board members' political ambitions.
Read more at bit.ly/4c73BrH
In this new TSQ article, Beth Anne Shelton, Kelly Bergstrand, and Rebecca Deen examine how recent school board conflicts have affected women school board members' political ambitions.
Read more at bit.ly/4c73BrH
February 2, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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In this new TSQ article, Beth Anne Shelton, Kelly Bergstrand, and Rebecca Deen examine how recent school board conflicts have affected women school board members' political ambitions.
Read more at bit.ly/4c73BrH
In this new TSQ article, Beth Anne Shelton, Kelly Bergstrand, and Rebecca Deen examine how recent school board conflicts have affected women school board members' political ambitions.
Read more at bit.ly/4c73BrH
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🚨 “Perceiving Protest” by Austin Vo, Katherine Furl (@katherinefurl.bsky.social), Todd Lu, and Neal Caren (@haphazardsoc.bsky.social) is now free to read through the end of March!
Read it now at bit.ly/4kmN2KJ
Read it now at bit.ly/4kmN2KJ
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New in TSQ: Austin Vo, Katherine Furl (@katherinefurl.bsky.social), Todd Lu, and Neal Caren (@haphazardsoc.bsky.social) examine how people view the disruptiveness and effectiveness of various protest tactics.
Read more at bit.ly/4kmN2KJ
New in TSQ: Austin Vo, Katherine Furl (@katherinefurl.bsky.social), Todd Lu, and Neal Caren (@haphazardsoc.bsky.social) examine how people view the disruptiveness and effectiveness of various protest tactics.
Read more at bit.ly/4kmN2KJ
February 3, 2026 at 2:19 PM
🚨 “Perceiving Protest” by Austin Vo, Katherine Furl (@katherinefurl.bsky.social), Todd Lu, and Neal Caren (@haphazardsoc.bsky.social) is now free to read through the end of March!
Read it now at bit.ly/4kmN2KJ
Read it now at bit.ly/4kmN2KJ
Are you going to #stlouismo for MSS this year? There is still time to get the #EarlyBird registration rate! Click the link below to register! #sociology #midwest #socialscience
www.themss.org/registration...
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January 29, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Are you going to #stlouismo for MSS this year? There is still time to get the #EarlyBird registration rate! Click the link below to register! #sociology #midwest #socialscience
www.themss.org/registration...
www.themss.org/registration...
Can you believe its almost the end of January? Luckily there is still time to get the early bird registration special!
Early bird registration for the MSS Annual Meeting ends on February 1st! Click the link below for more details!
www.themss.org/registration
Early bird registration for the MSS Annual Meeting ends on February 1st! Click the link below for more details!
www.themss.org/registration
January 21, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Can you believe its almost the end of January? Luckily there is still time to get the early bird registration special!
Early bird registration for the MSS Annual Meeting ends on February 1st! Click the link below for more details!
www.themss.org/registration
Early bird registration for the MSS Annual Meeting ends on February 1st! Click the link below for more details!
www.themss.org/registration
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🎉After seven years of exemplary leadership, Drs. J. Scott Carter & Cameron D. Lippard conclude their service as co-editors of SI, the flagship journal of @alphakappadelta.bsky.social.
Read more about their lasting impact on the journal & discipline👉 alphakappadelta.org/seven-years-...
Read more about their lasting impact on the journal & discipline👉 alphakappadelta.org/seven-years-...
Seven Years of Editorial Excellence at Sociological Inquiry
Celebrate the outgoing co-editors of Sociological Inquiry and their seven years of impactful leadership, innovation, and service to the journal and AKD.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:40 PM
🎉After seven years of exemplary leadership, Drs. J. Scott Carter & Cameron D. Lippard conclude their service as co-editors of SI, the flagship journal of @alphakappadelta.bsky.social.
Read more about their lasting impact on the journal & discipline👉 alphakappadelta.org/seven-years-...
Read more about their lasting impact on the journal & discipline👉 alphakappadelta.org/seven-years-...
The #Midwest #Sociological #Society hopes you had a great #Holiday Season! Don't forget to check your email for session RSVPs and the #Election Results! Congratulations to our new board members!!!
January 7, 2026 at 4:17 PM
The #Midwest #Sociological #Society hopes you had a great #Holiday Season! Don't forget to check your email for session RSVPs and the #Election Results! Congratulations to our new board members!!!
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In this new TSQ article, Darci Schmidgall, Popy Begum, and Christopher Seto (@criminovelist.bsky.social) show how the convergence of religious and political conservatism through Christian nationalism shapes abortion attitudes among the American public.
Read more at bit.ly/4jarZKo
In this new TSQ article, Darci Schmidgall, Popy Begum, and Christopher Seto (@criminovelist.bsky.social) show how the convergence of religious and political conservatism through Christian nationalism shapes abortion attitudes among the American public.
Read more at bit.ly/4jarZKo
December 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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In this new TSQ article, Darci Schmidgall, Popy Begum, and Christopher Seto (@criminovelist.bsky.social) show how the convergence of religious and political conservatism through Christian nationalism shapes abortion attitudes among the American public.
Read more at bit.ly/4jarZKo
In this new TSQ article, Darci Schmidgall, Popy Begum, and Christopher Seto (@criminovelist.bsky.social) show how the convergence of religious and political conservatism through Christian nationalism shapes abortion attitudes among the American public.
Read more at bit.ly/4jarZKo
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This #OneSentenceSociology insight comes from Wang & Mahn's 2024 research published in Sociological Inquiry, the official journal of @alphakappadelta.bsky.social.
👉 Read the research at the link: doi.org/10.1111/soin...
#Sociology #FamilyResponsibility #CorporateCulture
👉 Read the research at the link: doi.org/10.1111/soin...
#Sociology #FamilyResponsibility #CorporateCulture
The Women Empowerment and Innovation Nexus: A Global Context
The aim of this study is to explain the influence of women's empowerment on innovation. To achieve this goal, we analyzed a global dataset from 1996 to 2020, covering 68 developed and developing coun...
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December 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
This #OneSentenceSociology insight comes from Wang & Mahn's 2024 research published in Sociological Inquiry, the official journal of @alphakappadelta.bsky.social.
👉 Read the research at the link: doi.org/10.1111/soin...
#Sociology #FamilyResponsibility #CorporateCulture
👉 Read the research at the link: doi.org/10.1111/soin...
#Sociology #FamilyResponsibility #CorporateCulture
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We're extended our merch sale! 🎉
Receive $5 off our Varsity Hoodie or Black T-Shirt when you order online through February 1st!
#AlphaKappaDelta #Sociology
Receive $5 off our Varsity Hoodie or Black T-Shirt when you order online through February 1st!
#AlphaKappaDelta #Sociology
December 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
We're extended our merch sale! 🎉
Receive $5 off our Varsity Hoodie or Black T-Shirt when you order online through February 1st!
#AlphaKappaDelta #Sociology
Receive $5 off our Varsity Hoodie or Black T-Shirt when you order online through February 1st!
#AlphaKappaDelta #Sociology
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Congratulations to Bijoyetri Samaddar, who received a scholarship from the Midwest Sociological Society (MSS) for her research into knowledge production in policy-oriented organizations! sociology.wisc.edu/2025/11/21/b...
Bijoyetri Samaddar receives Midwest Sociological Society scholarship
Bijoyetri Samaddar received a scholarship from the Midwest Sociological Society (MSS) for her research into knowledge production in policy-oriented organizations. The next MSS Annual Meeting will be M...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Congratulations to Bijoyetri Samaddar, who received a scholarship from the Midwest Sociological Society (MSS) for her research into knowledge production in policy-oriented organizations! sociology.wisc.edu/2025/11/21/b...
Did you know Registration is now open for the 2026 Annual Meeting? Don't forget to register and check your membership!
www.themss.org/registration
www.themss.org/registration
December 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Did you know Registration is now open for the 2026 Annual Meeting? Don't forget to register and check your membership!
www.themss.org/registration
www.themss.org/registration
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Focusing on the case of Stormfront, a prominent white nationalist forum, Jesse Callahan Bryant (@jcallahanbryant.bsky.social) investigates how visual and textual practices together sustain collective identity in contemporary movements.
Read more at bit.ly/49tayCg
Focusing on the case of Stormfront, a prominent white nationalist forum, Jesse Callahan Bryant (@jcallahanbryant.bsky.social) investigates how visual and textual practices together sustain collective identity in contemporary movements.
Read more at bit.ly/49tayCg
November 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Focusing on the case of Stormfront, a prominent white nationalist forum, Jesse Callahan Bryant (@jcallahanbryant.bsky.social) investigates how visual and textual practices together sustain collective identity in contemporary movements.
Read more at bit.ly/49tayCg
Focusing on the case of Stormfront, a prominent white nationalist forum, Jesse Callahan Bryant (@jcallahanbryant.bsky.social) investigates how visual and textual practices together sustain collective identity in contemporary movements.
Read more at bit.ly/49tayCg
Today is the last day to submit for papers, workshops, and roundtables. Make sure to get yours in so you can join us in St. Louis! Don't forget that posters and 3MTs are due by December 19th!
#Sociology #Midwest #Academia #Science
#Sociology #Midwest #Academia #Science
October 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Today is the last day to submit for papers, workshops, and roundtables. Make sure to get yours in so you can join us in St. Louis! Don't forget that posters and 3MTs are due by December 19th!
#Sociology #Midwest #Academia #Science
#Sociology #Midwest #Academia #Science
Woah! Check out the different types of extensions! This must be in reference to our extended deadline.
If you're still wanting to submit your presentation, panel, or workshop then there's still time! Our new deadline for submissions is Tuesday, October 21st so submit before time runs out!
If you're still wanting to submit your presentation, panel, or workshop then there's still time! Our new deadline for submissions is Tuesday, October 21st so submit before time runs out!
October 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Woah! Check out the different types of extensions! This must be in reference to our extended deadline.
If you're still wanting to submit your presentation, panel, or workshop then there's still time! Our new deadline for submissions is Tuesday, October 21st so submit before time runs out!
If you're still wanting to submit your presentation, panel, or workshop then there's still time! Our new deadline for submissions is Tuesday, October 21st so submit before time runs out!
Are you wanting to present at the Midwest Sociological Society's Annoual Meeting in March of 2026? It's not too late! Hurry and submit your paper, panel, or workshop presentation before the deadline on Oct. 17th
#sociology #academia #conference #travel #socialscience
#sociology #academia #conference #travel #socialscience
October 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Are you wanting to present at the Midwest Sociological Society's Annoual Meeting in March of 2026? It's not too late! Hurry and submit your paper, panel, or workshop presentation before the deadline on Oct. 17th
#sociology #academia #conference #travel #socialscience
#sociology #academia #conference #travel #socialscience
This past weekend, our board members met for the Fall Executive Meeting. During the meeting, we went out to explore the city so we knew where to plan fun events for the Annual Meeting. Check out some great photos from one of the groups!
#sociology #socialscience #stlouismo #meeting #explore
#sociology #socialscience #stlouismo #meeting #explore
September 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
This past weekend, our board members met for the Fall Executive Meeting. During the meeting, we went out to explore the city so we knew where to plan fun events for the Annual Meeting. Check out some great photos from one of the groups!
#sociology #socialscience #stlouismo #meeting #explore
#sociology #socialscience #stlouismo #meeting #explore
Have you already submitted your presentation for the 2026 Annual Meeting? Don't forget the important dates listed below!
Submission Deadline: 10/17/25
Poster and 3MT Deadline: 12/19/25
Registration Deadline: 2/1/26
Hotel Discount Deadline: 2/23/26
#Sociology #Conference #SocialScience #Academia
Submission Deadline: 10/17/25
Poster and 3MT Deadline: 12/19/25
Registration Deadline: 2/1/26
Hotel Discount Deadline: 2/23/26
#Sociology #Conference #SocialScience #Academia
September 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Have you already submitted your presentation for the 2026 Annual Meeting? Don't forget the important dates listed below!
Submission Deadline: 10/17/25
Poster and 3MT Deadline: 12/19/25
Registration Deadline: 2/1/26
Hotel Discount Deadline: 2/23/26
#Sociology #Conference #SocialScience #Academia
Submission Deadline: 10/17/25
Poster and 3MT Deadline: 12/19/25
Registration Deadline: 2/1/26
Hotel Discount Deadline: 2/23/26
#Sociology #Conference #SocialScience #Academia
Did you know that the MSS Annual Meeting submissions are open??? Make sure to submit your abstract before Oct. 17th for regular sessions and Dec. 19th for posters!
#sociology #conference #academic #stlouismo #socialscience
www.themss.org/submission-i...
#sociology #conference #academic #stlouismo #socialscience
www.themss.org/submission-i...
September 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Did you know that the MSS Annual Meeting submissions are open??? Make sure to submit your abstract before Oct. 17th for regular sessions and Dec. 19th for posters!
#sociology #conference #academic #stlouismo #socialscience
www.themss.org/submission-i...
#sociology #conference #academic #stlouismo #socialscience
www.themss.org/submission-i...
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Analyzing data from France, Célia Bouchet, Michelle Maroto (@mmaroto.bsky.social), and David Pettinicchio (@dnpetti.bsky.social) show that, even among part-time workers, people with disabilities earn less than those without disabilities.
Read more at bit.ly/4lHPUAJ
Analyzing data from France, Célia Bouchet, Michelle Maroto (@mmaroto.bsky.social), and David Pettinicchio (@dnpetti.bsky.social) show that, even among part-time workers, people with disabilities earn less than those without disabilities.
Read more at bit.ly/4lHPUAJ
August 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Analyzing data from France, Célia Bouchet, Michelle Maroto (@mmaroto.bsky.social), and David Pettinicchio (@dnpetti.bsky.social) show that, even among part-time workers, people with disabilities earn less than those without disabilities.
Read more at bit.ly/4lHPUAJ
Analyzing data from France, Célia Bouchet, Michelle Maroto (@mmaroto.bsky.social), and David Pettinicchio (@dnpetti.bsky.social) show that, even among part-time workers, people with disabilities earn less than those without disabilities.
Read more at bit.ly/4lHPUAJ
If you have some free time at 7:30am or 3:56pm Eastern Time on Wednesday (8/20), tune into WAMC on the radio to hear our At-Large Director, Ryan Ceresola talk about conspiracy theories! Link below!
www.wamc.org/show/the-aca...
#Sociology #Radio #Midwest #Conspiracy
www.wamc.org/show/the-aca...
#Sociology #Radio #Midwest #Conspiracy
August 20, 2025 at 3:35 AM
If you have some free time at 7:30am or 3:56pm Eastern Time on Wednesday (8/20), tune into WAMC on the radio to hear our At-Large Director, Ryan Ceresola talk about conspiracy theories! Link below!
www.wamc.org/show/the-aca...
#Sociology #Radio #Midwest #Conspiracy
www.wamc.org/show/the-aca...
#Sociology #Radio #Midwest #Conspiracy
Introducing our keynote speaker for the 2026 Annual Meeting: Dr. Valerie Francisco-Manchavez. Dr. Francisco-Manchavez focuses on the intersection of economy and migration. We look forward to hearing her amazing presentation!
July 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Introducing our keynote speaker for the 2026 Annual Meeting: Dr. Valerie Francisco-Manchavez. Dr. Francisco-Manchavez focuses on the intersection of economy and migration. We look forward to hearing her amazing presentation!
With our last Board Member Introduction (for now), we are welcomed by our incredible President: Dr. Laurie Linhart of Des Moines Area Community College!
Check out who inspired her to get into sociology!
#Sociology #SocialScience #President #Iowa #Midwest
Check out who inspired her to get into sociology!
#Sociology #SocialScience #President #Iowa #Midwest
July 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
With our last Board Member Introduction (for now), we are welcomed by our incredible President: Dr. Laurie Linhart of Des Moines Area Community College!
Check out who inspired her to get into sociology!
#Sociology #SocialScience #President #Iowa #Midwest
Check out who inspired her to get into sociology!
#Sociology #SocialScience #President #Iowa #Midwest
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PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
In her Midwest Sociological Society (@midwestsoc.bsky.social) Presidential Address, LaShaune P. Johnson emphasizes the importance of building relationships with people and organizations in one's local community.
Read more at bit.ly/4lpzBJw
In her Midwest Sociological Society (@midwestsoc.bsky.social) Presidential Address, LaShaune P. Johnson emphasizes the importance of building relationships with people and organizations in one's local community.
Read more at bit.ly/4lpzBJw
July 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
In her Midwest Sociological Society (@midwestsoc.bsky.social) Presidential Address, LaShaune P. Johnson emphasizes the importance of building relationships with people and organizations in one's local community.
Read more at bit.ly/4lpzBJw
In her Midwest Sociological Society (@midwestsoc.bsky.social) Presidential Address, LaShaune P. Johnson emphasizes the importance of building relationships with people and organizations in one's local community.
Read more at bit.ly/4lpzBJw