Midwest Sociological Society
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Home to over 1,200 members, The Sociological Quarterly, & the Midwest's most incredible sociologists
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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
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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
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FREE TO ACCESS THROUGH JULY 31
"Who is Labeled a Potential Mass Shooter? Mental Health Status, Perceived Propensities for Mass Violence, and Mental Health Stigma" by Elizabeth Felix is now free to read through July 31.
Read it at bit.ly/4ltP6zB
"Who is Labeled a Potential Mass Shooter? Mental Health Status, Perceived Propensities for Mass Violence, and Mental Health Stigma" by Elizabeth Felix is now free to read through July 31.
Read it at bit.ly/4ltP6zB
June 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
FREE TO ACCESS THROUGH JULY 31
"Who is Labeled a Potential Mass Shooter? Mental Health Status, Perceived Propensities for Mass Violence, and Mental Health Stigma" by Elizabeth Felix is now free to read through July 31.
Read it at bit.ly/4ltP6zB
"Who is Labeled a Potential Mass Shooter? Mental Health Status, Perceived Propensities for Mass Violence, and Mental Health Stigma" by Elizabeth Felix is now free to read through July 31.
Read it at bit.ly/4ltP6zB
Is there a special topic that you want to present next year at MSS?
The MSS is currently taking proposals for Special Interest Organized Paper Sessions through July 18th. Click the link below to learn more!
mss.memberclicks.net/index.php?op...
#Sociology #Sociologist #Midwest #Academia
The MSS is currently taking proposals for Special Interest Organized Paper Sessions through July 18th. Click the link below to learn more!
mss.memberclicks.net/index.php?op...
#Sociology #Sociologist #Midwest #Academia
July 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Is there a special topic that you want to present next year at MSS?
The MSS is currently taking proposals for Special Interest Organized Paper Sessions through July 18th. Click the link below to learn more!
mss.memberclicks.net/index.php?op...
#Sociology #Sociologist #Midwest #Academia
The MSS is currently taking proposals for Special Interest Organized Paper Sessions through July 18th. Click the link below to learn more!
mss.memberclicks.net/index.php?op...
#Sociology #Sociologist #Midwest #Academia
This week, we are introduced to Ryan Ceresola from @hartwickcollege.bsky.social
Ryan serves as our at-large director, thanks to his kickin' professor back in undergrad!
#Sociology #SocialScience #NewYork #Midwest
Ryan serves as our at-large director, thanks to his kickin' professor back in undergrad!
#Sociology #SocialScience #NewYork #Midwest
June 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This week, we are introduced to Ryan Ceresola from @hartwickcollege.bsky.social
Ryan serves as our at-large director, thanks to his kickin' professor back in undergrad!
#Sociology #SocialScience #NewYork #Midwest
Ryan serves as our at-large director, thanks to his kickin' professor back in undergrad!
#Sociology #SocialScience #NewYork #Midwest
This week's Board Member Introduction features Sandra Loughrin from the University of Nebraska Kearney.
Sandra is now our current #Nebraska #Director and she can't wait to tell you how she got into #Sociology
#SocialScience #Board
Sandra is now our current #Nebraska #Director and she can't wait to tell you how she got into #Sociology
#SocialScience #Board
June 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
This week's Board Member Introduction features Sandra Loughrin from the University of Nebraska Kearney.
Sandra is now our current #Nebraska #Director and she can't wait to tell you how she got into #Sociology
#SocialScience #Board
Sandra is now our current #Nebraska #Director and she can't wait to tell you how she got into #Sociology
#SocialScience #Board
This week's Board Member Introduction features Liz Legerski from the University of North Dakota.
Liz is our current Secretary and can't wait to tell you how she got into #Sociology
#NorthDakota #SocialScience #Board
Liz is our current Secretary and can't wait to tell you how she got into #Sociology
#NorthDakota #SocialScience #Board
May 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This week's Board Member Introduction features Liz Legerski from the University of North Dakota.
Liz is our current Secretary and can't wait to tell you how she got into #Sociology
#NorthDakota #SocialScience #Board
Liz is our current Secretary and can't wait to tell you how she got into #Sociology
#NorthDakota #SocialScience #Board
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Read ASA’s open letter, issued in partnership w/ other sociology orgs defending sociology & condemning federal attacks on academic inquiry & free speech. https://bit.ly/4cQRLjL Signers include DC Sociological Society @britsoci.bsky.social @midwestsoc.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Read ASA’s open letter, issued in partnership w/ other sociology orgs defending sociology & condemning federal attacks on academic inquiry & free speech. https://bit.ly/4cQRLjL Signers include DC Sociological Society @britsoci.bsky.social @midwestsoc.bsky.social
This week's Board Introduction presents Michael Johnston from @williampennuniversity Michael is our incoming Chair of the Publications Committee! We're happy to have you on board, @professorjohnst.bsky.social
#Sociology #Academia #Midwest #Welcome
#Sociology #Academia #Midwest #Welcome
May 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
This week's Board Introduction presents Michael Johnston from @williampennuniversity Michael is our incoming Chair of the Publications Committee! We're happy to have you on board, @professorjohnst.bsky.social
#Sociology #Academia #Midwest #Welcome
#Sociology #Academia #Midwest #Welcome
We are back with another Board Member introduction! Say hello to Lisa Muñoz of Hawkeye Fommunity College. Lisa is currently serving as our 23-26 Iowa State Director. Come check out how she got into Sociology!
#Sociology #Iowa #Board #socialmedia #SocialScience #Education
#Sociology #Iowa #Board #socialmedia #SocialScience #Education
April 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We are back with another Board Member introduction! Say hello to Lisa Muñoz of Hawkeye Fommunity College. Lisa is currently serving as our 23-26 Iowa State Director. Come check out how she got into Sociology!
#Sociology #Iowa #Board #socialmedia #SocialScience #Education
#Sociology #Iowa #Board #socialmedia #SocialScience #Education
Ove the next few months, we'll be #Introducing you to some of our Board Members as they tell us what got them into #Sociology Today, we hear from Holly Stock, our 24-27 Student Director from the University of Missouri. #Education
April 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Ove the next few months, we'll be #Introducing you to some of our Board Members as they tell us what got them into #Sociology Today, we hear from Holly Stock, our 24-27 Student Director from the University of Missouri. #Education
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Congrats to all the AKD members who attended & presented at this month's @midwestsoc.bsky.social meetings!
The photos feature Sonia Halabi of McKendree University, followed by Sanjida Sultana Zerin of Northern Illinois University who presented w/ the help of a Student Member Research Travel Grant!
The photos feature Sonia Halabi of McKendree University, followed by Sanjida Sultana Zerin of Northern Illinois University who presented w/ the help of a Student Member Research Travel Grant!
March 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Congrats to all the AKD members who attended & presented at this month's @midwestsoc.bsky.social meetings!
The photos feature Sonia Halabi of McKendree University, followed by Sanjida Sultana Zerin of Northern Illinois University who presented w/ the help of a Student Member Research Travel Grant!
The photos feature Sonia Halabi of McKendree University, followed by Sanjida Sultana Zerin of Northern Illinois University who presented w/ the help of a Student Member Research Travel Grant!
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🎉 We have more AKD member accomplishments to celebrate this week!
Congrats to Madison Dawson & Anastasia Mora from Tartleton State University who received Student Member Research Travel Grants to present at @midwestsoc.bsky.social's annual meeting last moth!
#AlphaKappaDelta #Sociology
Congrats to Madison Dawson & Anastasia Mora from Tartleton State University who received Student Member Research Travel Grants to present at @midwestsoc.bsky.social's annual meeting last moth!
#AlphaKappaDelta #Sociology
April 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
🎉 We have more AKD member accomplishments to celebrate this week!
Congrats to Madison Dawson & Anastasia Mora from Tartleton State University who received Student Member Research Travel Grants to present at @midwestsoc.bsky.social's annual meeting last moth!
#AlphaKappaDelta #Sociology
Congrats to Madison Dawson & Anastasia Mora from Tartleton State University who received Student Member Research Travel Grants to present at @midwestsoc.bsky.social's annual meeting last moth!
#AlphaKappaDelta #Sociology