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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · 2h

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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Population Association of America @popassocamerica.bsky.social · 1d

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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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · 3d

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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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · 5d

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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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · 6d

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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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · 7d

#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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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · 7d

#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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Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · 7d

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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · 8d

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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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · 8d

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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APSA @apsa.bsky.social · 9d

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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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · 14d

SSRC is looking for their next President! Learn more below ⬇️

Social Science Research Council @ssrc.org · 22d

Applications and nominations are now open for the next President of the Social Science Research Council. Appointment expected in early 2026. Learn more & apply: www.ssrc.org/social-scien...

Social Science Research Council Presidential Search

The Social Science Research Council fosters innovative research, nurtures new generations of social scientists, deepens how inquiry is practiced within and across disciplines, and mobilizes necessary ...

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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · 16d

Happening tomorrow!! Reminder to register ⬇️

Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · 21d

REGISTER NOW! Our next members-only Headlines webinar is happening: Sept 23, 2025 at 2pm EST.

Don't miss it ➡️ cossa.org/register-now...

REGISTER NOW: Headlines Webinar on September 23 | COSSA

On September 23, join COSSA for the next installment in the 2025 Headlines Webinar series. The COSSA team will be providing updates on recent policy and funding developments impacting the…

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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · 21d

REGISTER NOW! Our next members-only Headlines webinar is happening: Sept 23, 2025 at 2pm EST.

Don't miss it ➡️ cossa.org/register-now...

REGISTER NOW: Headlines Webinar on September 23 | COSSA

On September 23, join COSSA for the next installment in the 2025 Headlines Webinar series. The COSSA team will be providing updates on recent policy and funding developments impacting the…

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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · 22d

Congress Considers Short-Term CR, White House Doubles Down on Accusations of BLS Data Being Falsified, and More in this week's Washington Update. 📰

Read on ➡️ cossa.org/category/vol...

Issue 18 (September 16) | COSSA

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American Sociological Association @asanews.bsky.social · 29d

Join ASA for the in-person event “Meeting the Moment: How Sociological Research Can Inform Public Policy” with Louise Seamster @louiseseamster.bsky.social of U of Iowa & Beth Pearson of @warren.senate.gov, Oct. 21 in Washington DC. FREE! https://bit.ly/ASAMoment

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Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, Stanford @casbsstanford.bsky.social · Sep 4

Years of exit surveys suggest you likely will enjoy the best year of your career

Apply for a 2026-27 academic year CASBS residential fellowship. Deadline: Oct 31, 2025

More info & link to application portal: casbs.stanford.edu/apply-casbs-...

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APDU @apduorg.bsky.social · Sep 6

Action alert

Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · Sep 5

Have you seen our two new action alerts? 📢

Take a quick moment and respond! Now is the time to ACT! cossa.org/new-action-a...

NEW ACTION ALERTS: Prioritize Science Funding and Oppose the So-Called Equal Representation Act | COSSA

Two new Action Alerts have been published in the COSSA Action Center: Urge Congress to Prioritize Science Funding! Over the past few months, Congressional appropriators have been drafting key…

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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · Sep 5

Have you seen our two new action alerts? 📢

Take a quick moment and respond! Now is the time to ACT! cossa.org/new-action-a...

NEW ACTION ALERTS: Prioritize Science Funding and Oppose the So-Called Equal Representation Act | COSSA

Two new Action Alerts have been published in the COSSA Action Center: Urge Congress to Prioritize Science Funding! Over the past few months, Congressional appropriators have been drafting key…

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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · Sep 3

On August 21, the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump Administration can once again terminate grants funded by the NIH

Learn more and find the list of terminated grants ➡️ cossa.org/nih-grant-te...

NIH Grant Terminations Upheld, For Now | COSSA

On August 21, the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump Administration can once again terminate grants funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). A district court overturned the original…

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Theresa Kim, PhD, MS @tyk314.net · Sep 3

Thank you, @academyhealth.bsky.social , @aaronecarroll.bsky.social , @josh-caplan.bsky.social, @asa-scipol.bsky.social , and @cossa.bsky.social for all of your Herculean efforts to save federal data. #fedstats and #hhsstats matter. #defenddata #defendresearch

Victory for Public Health Data: AcademyHealth and Partners Secure Restoration of Vital Federal Webpages | AcademyHealth

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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · Sep 2

The Washington Update has returned! 📰

Congress Returns from August Recess, Executive Order Seeks to Mandate Political Review of Grant Awards, and More in the latest issue ➡️

Issue 17 (September 2) | Washington Update

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · Aug 29

Check out the new @cossa.bsky.social #WhySocialScience post by AERA Exec Dir Tabbye Chavous: "Because It Gives Educators and Policymakers the Tools to Improve Education." See how education research informs evidence-based solutions and why funding it matters. www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2025/8/...

Because It Gives Educators and Policymakers the Tools to Improve Education — Why Social Science?

Wearing my hats as a social science scholar and academic leader, I have studied trends in the development of science over the past 150 years. Over that time, scholarly science has focused on the conti...

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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · Aug 29

#WhySocialScience? Because It Gives Educators and Policymakers the Tools to Improve Education 🍎

New post from Tabbye Chavous of the @aeraedresearch.bsky.social ➡️ www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2025/8/...

Because It Gives Educators and Policymakers the Tools to Improve Education — Why Social Science?

Wearing my hats as a social science scholar and academic leader, I have studied trends in the development of science over the past 150 years. Over that time, scholarly science has focused on the…

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · Aug 27

A Message to AERA Members from New Executive Director Tabbye Chavous www.aera.net/Newsroom/AER...

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Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) @cossa.bsky.social · Aug 26

CALL FOR EXPERTS! 📢

@nationalacademies.org are seeking experts to participate in developing an updated edition of "On Being a Scientist: An Updated and Online Guide to the Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research".

Submit nominations by August 28 ➡️ www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/on-...

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