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Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society @alphakappadelta.bsky.social · 18h

Last year, the Northeastern Illinois University chapter of AKD was awarded our Social Justice Award.

We are always SO proud to see the incredible work chapters are doing on their campuses and in their communities! ✊

✨ Join the legacy and apply by OCTOBER 15th: alphakappadelta.org/social-justi...

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Sociological Inquiry @socioinquiry.bsky.social · 4d

We are SO excited to launch our ✨Student Voices Campaign✨ with the purpose of uplifting graduate students in sociology and giving them a space to share their intellectual ideas publicly!

The campaign asks students to share reflections on SI articles they've recently read.

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Sociological Inquiry @socioinquiry.bsky.social · 5d

🎉 Congrats to all the authors of these TOP 5 trending articles in SOC Inquiry! 📈

👀 See the full list and browse the articles at the link: www.altmetric.com/explorer/rep...

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#Sociology #SocialSciences #ResearchMatters

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Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society @alphakappadelta.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 Applications open!

AKD’s Social Justice Award recognizes sociologists using sociology to promote social justice.

Up to 3 chapters will receive $1,500!

Apply here 👉 alphakappadelta.org/social-justi...

#Sociology #SocialJustice #AlphaKappaDelta

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Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society @alphakappadelta.bsky.social · 18d

✨ Chapter Activity Grant – Up to $750 to fund scholarly, developmental, or chapter activities.

Learn more & apply: 🔗 alphakappadelta.org/funding/

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Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society @alphakappadelta.bsky.social · 18d

✨ Initiation Speaker Honorarium – Up to $500 to support induction ceremony speakers.

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Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society @alphakappadelta.bsky.social · 18d

✨ Chapter Representative Research Supplement Travel Grant – Up to $500 to help cover travel costs for AKD chapter reps supporting students at meetings..

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Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society @alphakappadelta.bsky.social · 18d

📢 Fall Funding Deadlines are coming up! Submit your applications by September 25 for these AKD opportunities 👇

✨ Student Member Research Travel Grant – Up to $600 to help cover travel costs for presenting at a sociology meeting.

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Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society @alphakappadelta.bsky.social · 20d

🎉 AKD SWAG GIVEAWAY 🎉

Subscribe to the AKD Community Chronicle Newsletter by the end of the month for one of THREE chances to win exclusive AKD gear!

✨ Water bottle, pen, keychain & more!

👉 Subscribe here: forms.gle/aX6hrn6FR5dr...

#SocTwitter #AlphaKappaDelta

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Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society @alphakappadelta.bsky.social · 21d

Fall funding deadlines are approaching quickly! 🍂

👉 All Student Member Travel Grants, Chapter Reps supplements, Speaker Honorariums, & Chapter Activity Grants are due September 25, 2025.

Get your applications in and let AKD support your research & events!

Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society @alphakappadelta.bsky.social · 25d

Our mentorship program is designed to provide an opportunity for all AKD members, both students and faculty, to connect and network with other AKD members and professionals in the field.

Submit by September 15th to join the program!👉 alphakappadelta.org/programs/men...

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Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society @alphakappadelta.bsky.social · 25d

‼️ CALLING ALL AKD MEMBERS ‼️

One of the best perks of being an AKD member is access to a vast network of social scientists at all stages of their careers! 🤝

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Sociological Inquiry @socioinquiry.bsky.social · 26d

In moments of heightened debate, research offers clarity.

Our 2021 #SpeicalIssue on 🔫 policy brings together sociological perspectives to deepen understanding of one of today’s most urgent social issues.

Explore the scholarship 👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/1475682x...

#Sociology #Research

Sociological Inquiry: Vol 91, No 2

Click on the title to browse this issue

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Sociological Inquiry @socioinquiry.bsky.social · Aug 28

Check out some of the most recent articles related to #voting, #politics, and #elections from SOC Inquiry at the link! 🗳️

👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/action/doSea...

#Sociology #SocialSciences

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Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society @alphakappadelta.bsky.social · Aug 28

🏙️ Earlier this month, AKD hosted our annual Award Ceremony and Distinguished Lecture at the @asanews.bsky.social meetings in Chicago.

🎉 Join us in celebrating excellence in sociology w/ our latest blog recapping this special time of gathering in person!

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Celebrating Excellence in Sociology: AKD at the 2025 ASA Annual Meeting

Take a moment to recap AKD’s celebrations of excellence in sociology at the 2025 annual American Sociological Association meetings.

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Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society @alphakappadelta.bsky.social · Aug 25

✨ Calling all AKD Graduate Students! ✨

We now have a GroupMe community just for you — a supportive space to connect, share ideas, swap resources, & grow together on this #gradschool journey.

📲 Join here: groupme.com/join_group/1...

Questions? 📧 [email protected]

#Sociology #GradStudents

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Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society @alphakappadelta.bsky.social · Aug 15

📅 When: Every Tuesday Starting August 19, 2025, through December 2, 2025
📍 Where: Virtual via Zoom
🔗 Meeting ID: 212 249 9908

📧 Email: [email protected]

📢 You do NOT have to be a member of AKD to join the writing group. Don’t miss out—get ready to elevate your writing!

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Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society @alphakappadelta.bsky.social · Aug 15

⚠ ATTN: Graduate Students!

Looking to take your writing to the next level? 🖋️

Join our Grad Student Representative, Sylvia, for our Virtual Grad Writing Group— connect with peers, enhance your skills, and get those projects polished—all from the comfort of your space!

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Sociological Inquiry @socioinquiry.bsky.social · Aug 7

📢 The new issue of Sociological Inquiry is now available!

Topics include:

🔹 Race & mental health at HBCUs
🔹 Reproductive justice
🔹 Inequality & life expectancy
🔹 ASMR as a social phenomenon

Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/1475682x...

#Sociology @alphakappadelta.bsky.social

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Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society @alphakappadelta.bsky.social · Aug 5

📣 JOIN US on Saturday, August 9th at 4PM at the annual @asanews.bsky.social meetings in Chicago for the AKD Distinguished Lecture from Dr. Mary Romero!

We hope to see you there!

#ASA2025 #Sociology #Sociologist

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Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society @alphakappadelta.bsky.social · Jul 28

✨We hope you'll join us on Saturday, August 9th at the annual meetings for the @asanews.bsky.social for a talk that's sure to inspire!

See you there!

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Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society @alphakappadelta.bsky.social · Jul 28

🌟 Dr. Romero has led a career that truly embodies the word "distinguished."

👉 2022 W.E.B Du Bois Career of Distinguished Scholarship Awardee
👉 2017 Cox-Johnson-Frazier Awardee
👉 2004 @sssp1org.bsky.social Lee Founders Awardee
👉 Américo Paredas Book Awardee

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Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society @alphakappadelta.bsky.social · Jul 28

ASA is only a couple weeks away, and we are SO looking forward to this year's award ceremony and distinguished lecture from Dr. Mary Romero of @arizonastateuni.bsky.social!

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#ASA2025 #AlphaKappaDelta #Sociology

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Sociological Inquiry @socioinquiry.bsky.social · Jul 28

👀 Take a peek inside the issue with Sociological Inquiry!

This article was published in our special issue on cannabis policy back in May. 🍃

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#Sociology #MedicalCannabis #CannabisResearch

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joshuakdubrow.bsky.social @joshuakdubrow.bsky.social · Jul 25

"progressive political organizations in the United States have frequently failed to achieve social change. Why? Rosino posits that it is because of the unwillingness of white progressives at the grassroots level to share power with progressives of color."

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Democracy Is Awkward | Michael Rosino | University of North Carolina Press

In uncertain times, confronting pressing problems such as racial oppression and the environmental crisis requires everyday people to come together and wield ...

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