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Social Science Advocacy Day is back! Join
@cossa.bsky.social
and meet with policymakers in Congress to talk about
#WhySocialScience
is important for the future of our country.
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2026 Social Science Advocacy Day | COSSA
COSSAāsĀ SocialĀ ScienceĀ AdvocacyĀ DayĀ isĀ back!Ā JoinĀ COSSAĀ onĀ MarchĀ 23-24,Ā 2026Ā inĀ Washington,Ā DC!Ā AdvocacyĀ DayĀ bringsĀ togetherĀ socialĀ andĀ behavioralĀ scientistsĀ andĀ science advocatesĀ fromĀ acrossĀ theĀ cou...
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Social Science Advocacy Day is back! Join
@cossa.bsky.social
and other social and behavioral scientists and science advocates from across the country on March 23-24, 2026 in Washington, DC!
#COSSA2026
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2026 Social Science Advocacy Day | COSSA
COSSAāsĀ SocialĀ ScienceĀ AdvocacyĀ DayĀ isĀ back!Ā JoinĀ COSSAĀ onĀ MarchĀ 23-24,Ā 2026Ā inĀ Washington,Ā DC!Ā AdvocacyĀ DayĀ bringsĀ togetherĀ socialĀ andĀ behavioralĀ scientistsĀ andĀ science advocatesĀ fromĀ acrossĀ theĀ cou...
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Do you <3 social science? Join
@cossa.bsky.social
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#WhySocialScience
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2026 Social Science Advocacy Day | COSSA
COSSAāsĀ SocialĀ ScienceĀ AdvocacyĀ DayĀ isĀ back!Ā JoinĀ COSSAĀ onĀ MarchĀ 23-24,Ā 2026Ā inĀ Washington,Ā DC!Ā AdvocacyĀ DayĀ bringsĀ togetherĀ socialĀ andĀ behavioralĀ scientistsĀ andĀ science advocatesĀ fromĀ acrossĀ theĀ cou...
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Thank you to the
@americananthro.bsky.social
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#COSSA2026
Advocacy Day as a silver sponsor! š Learn more ā”ļø
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2026 Social Science Advocacy Day
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The National Institutes of Health announced that Basic Experimental Studies Involving Humans (BESH) will no longer be classified as clinical trials under the NIH Clinical Trial Definition. The change applies to applications submitted on or after May 25, 2026. Read more ā”ļø
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NIH Reclassifies Basic Experimental Studies Involving Humans | COSSA
The National Institutes of Health (NIH)Ā announcedĀ that Basic Experimental Studies Involving Humans (BESH) will no longer be classified as clinical trials under the NIH Clinical Trial Definition. Theā¦
https://cossa.org/nih-reclassifies-basic-experimental-studies-involving-humans/
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Congress Looks Forward to FY 2027, NIH Reclassifies Basic Experimental Studies Involving Humans, and More in the latest issue of the Washington Update! š° Read on ā”ļø
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Issue 03 (February 10) | Washington Update
Congress Looks Forward to FY 2027, NIH Reclassifies Basic Experimental Studies Involving Humans, and More
https://cossa.org/category/volume-45-2026/issue-03-february-10/
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Early bird registration expires Friday! šµ Don't miss out, register now for
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2026 Social Science Advocacy Day
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Advocacy Day as a silver sponsor! š« Learn more ā”ļø
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We're looking for our next great button slogan! š Got any ideas? Submit your suggestions and let us know what you'd like to see on our beloved buttons ā”
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COSSA's Button Slogan Submissions!
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Join COSSA on Wednesday, February 4 at 2:00 pm for the next Social Science Advocacy Day Informational Webinar. We will provide an overview of Advocacy Day, how to register, answer any questions, and more! šŗļø Register now ā”ļø
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COSSA Social Science Advocacy Day Informational Webinar #2
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#WhySocialScience
? Because Psychology Can Help Reduce Police Violence š New post from Dr. Kimberly Kahn of
@spssi.bsky.social
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Because Psychology Can Help Reduce Police Violence ā Why Social Science?
Disproportionate police violence against minority communities, while not a new phenomenon, took on greater prominence in the national consciousness following the deaths of African Americans Michaelā¦
https://www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2026/1/30/because-psychology-can-help-reduce-police-violence
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HAPPENING TODAY!
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Thanks
@bostonu.bsky.social
for supporting
#COSSA2026
Advocacy Day as a silver sponsor! ⨠Learn more ā”ļø
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2026 Social Science Advocacy Day
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REMINDER TO REGISTER! ā Tomorrow, join COSSA for the first Headlines webinar of the year. The COSSA Staff will cover the details of recently released science bills and what the future holds for advocacy in 2026. Register now and join the conversation ā”
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Advocacy in 2026 and Beyond
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House Narrowly Passes Latest Appropriations Package for Science Agencies, NIH Requests Public Input on New Human Data Protection Policies, and More in the latest issue of the Washington Update. š Read more ā”ļø
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Issue 02 (January 27) | Washington Update
House Narrowly Passes Latest Appropriations Package for Science Agencies, NIH Requests Public Input on New Human Data Protection Policies, and More
https://cossa.org/category/volume-45-2026/issue-02-january-27-volume-45-2026/
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Society for Personality and Social Psychology
23 days ago
SPSP is proud to support
@cossa.bsky.social
, both as a member organization and as a sponsor of Social Science Advocacy Day! We encourage all SPSP members to consider participating in this important event! Learn more and register here:
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Thanks to
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Advocacy Day as a silver sponsor! š Learn more ā”ļø
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2026 Social Science Advocacy Day
Register now for 2026 Social Science Advocacy Day.
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On January 29, join COSSA for the first members-only Headlines webinar of the year! The COSSA Staff will cover recent key policy updates and what the future holds for advocacy in 2026. š Register now and join the conversation ā”ļø
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Advocacy in 2026 and Beyond
On January 29, join COSSA for the first Headlines webinar of the year. The COSSA Staff will cover recent key policy updates and what the future holds for advocacy in 2026. Register now.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DkNrpArXRUCSuhEYlDGYYQ#/registration
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Are you on the fence about attending our 2026 Social Science Advocacy Day this spring? Do you have questions or are you curious about what to expect from the event? Join us for an informational webinar TODAY at 2pm EST! Register now ā”ļø
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COSSA Social Science Advocacy Day Informational Webinar #1
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https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kIvYysunRRWNsotfQNlT0g
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Thank to
@ssripennstate.bsky.social
for supporting
#COSSA2026
Advocacy Day as a gold sponsor! š„ Learn more ā”ļø
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2026 Social Science Advocacy Day
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Looking to advocate for your research in 2026? We've rounded up 4 key opportunitiesāfrom
Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA)
crash courses to guided trainings and meetings with elected representatives. Check out the guide:
https://ow.ly/3KTk50XUeyG
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Following a year of unexpected federal workforce reductions, budget cuts and grant cancellations, & political uncertainty, lawmakers have returned for the second session of the 119th Congress. Read more of our recent coverage in the Washington Update ā”ļø
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Congressional Shake-Ups in the New Year | COSSA
Following a year of unexpected federal workforce reductions, budget cuts and grant cancellations, and political uncertainty, lawmakers have returned for the second session of the 119th Congress withā¦
https://cossa.org/congressional-shake-ups-in-the-new-year/
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Congressional Shake-Ups in the New Year, Latest from the White House, and More in the first issue of the Washington Update for 2026! š Read more ā”ļø
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Issue 01 (January 13) | Washington Update
Congressional Shake-Ups in the New Year, Latest from the White House, and More
https://cossa.org/category/volume-45-2026/issue-01-january-13-2/
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š Currently Reading: "GAO Report on Census Bureau DICE Data Collection Program". A new report focused on the U.S. Census Bureauās data collection modernization program. Learn more from The Census Project ā”ļø
thecensusproject.org/2025/12/17/g...
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GAO Report on Census Bureau DICE Data Collection Program - The Census Project
A new report focused on the U.S. Census Bureauās data
https://thecensusproject.org/2025/12/17/gao-report-on-census-bureau-dice-data-collection-program/
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"I love it. I like the connection made between social science, funding, and congress. I had no idea that this type of interaction was possible." Register now for Social Science Advocacy Day 2026! Early bird prices won't last long ā”ļø
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2026 Social Science Advocacy Day
Get tickets online for 2026 Social Science Advocacy Day here.
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Happy New Year from the COSSA Staff! We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday.
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Give the gift of a donation to COSSA! š Your donation supports COSSA's advocacy efforts on behalf of the SBS community. Your contribution furthers our quest to showcase the value and utility of our sciences to policymakers and the public ā”ļø
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COSSA Donations
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Give the gift of a donation to COSSA! š Your donation supports COSSA's advocacy efforts on behalf of the SBS community. Your contribution furthers our quest to showcase the value and utility of our sciences to policymakers and the public ā”ļø
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COSSA Donations
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šØ Request for Information šØ OSTP requests input on policy updates that aim to accelerate the American scientific enterprise, enable groundbreaking discoveries, & ensure that scientific progress & tech innovation benefit all Americans. Deadline is 12/26 ā”ļø
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/26/2025-21150/notice-of-request-for-information-accelerating-the-american-scientific-enterprise
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"I think if you work in the social sciences, this should be something you take advantage of... these conversations don't happen enough."āpast advocate Early bird registration is OPEN for Social Science Advocacy Day 2026! Register now before prices increase ā”ļø
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2026 Social Science Advocacy Day
Get tickets online for 2026 Social Science Advocacy Day here.
https://cossa.regfox.com/2026-social-science-advocacy-day
about 2 months ago
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Get to know COSSA's At-Home Advocacy Guide! Your guide to advocating for social and behavioral science research, funding, and policy without leaving your home! ⨠Read more ā”ļø
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At-Home Advocacy Guide
Whether you are new to advocacy and looking to dip your toe in the policy process, or you are already active in communicating with policymakers and want new ideas, this guide is for you.
https://cossa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/At-Home-Advocacy-Guide-2025.pdf
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Apply by January 6, 2026! ā¬ļø
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2 months ago
About to kick off our briefing on US Birth Rate Trends: Patterns, Drivers, and Implications for American Families - come watch the livestream on our YouTube channel!
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Appropriations Bills Stalled, Accelerating the American Scientific Enterprise RFI, and More in the final issue of the Washington Update for 2025! āļø Read more ā”ļø
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Issue 24 (December 9) | Washington Update
Appropriations Bills Stalled, Accelerating the American Scientific Enterprise RFI, and More
https://cossa.org/category/volume-44-2025/issue-24-december-9/
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šØACTION ALERTšØ Write to your members of Congress TODAY and urge them to protect the U.S. research enterprise and oppose the SAFE Research Act! (
@srcdorg.bsky.social
) Learn more and send a quick note ā”ļø
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Action Center | COSSA
A consortium of Social Science Associations works to communicate the importance of social & behavioral science research to policymakers. The powerful stories come from people who express how it is lik...
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2 months ago
December 15 is the deadline to nominate a colleague for the Noether Distinguished Scholar Award and Noether Early Career Scholar Award.
#STATSSKY
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It's
#GivingTuesday
! š Support the future of the social and behavioral sciences by donating to COSSA. Your contribution helps us showcase the critical role our sciences play in informing policy and serving communities. Donate here ā”ļø
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3 months ago
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šØ ACTION ALERT šØ Write to your Members of Congress TODAY to express your opposition to HR 151, the Equal Representation Act, and call on lawmakers to protect the integrity of decennial census data ā”ļø
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Action Center | COSSA
A consortium of Social Science Associations works to communicate the importance of social & behavioral science research to policymakers. The powerful stories come from people who express how it isā¦
https://cossa.org/action-center/take-action/#/52
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Join the effort to promote social and behavioral science research by becoming a member of COSSA today! Learn more how to get involved ā”ļø
cossa.org/members/join/
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Join COSSA | COSSA
Join the effort to promote social and behavioral science research by becoming a member of COSSA today!
https://cossa.org/members/join/
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Happy Thanksgiving! Have a safe and wonderful holiday from all of us at COSSA. š
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#WhySocialScience
? Because Our Work Helps Us Envision and Build a Better Future šŗļø New post from Heather M. Washington of
@asanews.bsky.social
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www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2025/11...
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Because Our Work Helps Us Envision and Build a Better Future ā Why Social Science?
We live in an era of rapidly expanding economic inequality, humanitarian crises, chaotic deportation efforts, the militarization of U.S. cities, global conflicts and wars, burdensome labor practicesā¦
https://www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2025/11/26/because-our-work-helps-us-envision-and-build-a-better-future
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On December 10, join COSSA for the final Headlines webinar of the year. We will cover key policy developments and Congressional activity that affected the social and behavioral sciences in 2025 and preview whatās ahead for 2026. Register now ā”ļø
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Reviewing 2025 & Whatās Next
On December 10, join COSSA for the final Headlines webinar of the year. We will cover key policy developments and Congressional activity that affected the social and behavioral sciences in 2025 and preview whatās ahead for 2026.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QuSLnZ-GRby-naDWcOuXUQ#/registration
3 months ago
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Congress Turns to Final Appropriations Bills, Federal Agencies Reopen with Uncertainty, and More in the latest Washington Update. š Read the recent issue ā”ļø
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Issue 23 (November 25) | Washington Update
Congress Turns to Final Appropriations Bills, Federal Agencies Reopen with Uncertainty, and More
https://cossa.org/category/volume-44-2025/issue-23-november-25/
3 months ago
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The
@srcdorg.bsky.social
is accepting applications for its 2026-2027 Policy Fellowship. Apply by January 6, 2026! Learn more ā”ļø
www.srcd.org/srcd-us-poli...
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Policy Fellowship: How to Apply | Society for Research in Child Development SRCD
Applications for the 2026-2027 cohort will open Monday, October 27. Apply by January 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Read on to learn how to apply, eligibility requirements, and the interview process.
https://www.srcd.org/srcd-us-policy-fellowship-program/policy-fellowship-how-apply
3 months ago
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REMINDER! The NSF is seeking input on the workforce development roadmap for the Technology, Innovation and Partnerships Directorate. šŗļø Responses will be accepted until Jan. 15. Send your submission here ā”ļø
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NSF TIP Workforce Development in Emerging and New Technologies RFI
NSF TIP Workforce Development in Emerging and New Technologies Request for Information (RFI)
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3 months ago
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Support COSSA! šØ Your donation supports COSSA's advocacy efforts on behalf of the social and behavioral science community. Your contribution furthers our quest to showcase the value and utility of our sciences to policymakers and the public. Contribute now ā”ļø
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3 months ago
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We're celebrating
#GeoWeek
with our friends at
@geographers.bsky.social
! š Read the recent Why Social Science post all about how geographers work every day to solve tricky problems ā”ļø
www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2025/10...
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Because How Would We Understand the World Without It? ā 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. Itā¦
https://www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2025/10/31/because-how-would-we-understand-the-world-without-it
3 months ago
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EVENT REMINDER! š Join
@popassocamerica.bsky.social
on Wednesday, December 10 at 3:30p.m. for an upcoming discussion about U.S. fertility trends and related policies. Learn more and see details ā”ļø
www.populationassociation.org/blogs/paa-we...
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U.S. Birth Rate Trends: Patterns, Drivers, and Implications for American Families
Consider joining us on Wednesday, December 10, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in 2075 Rayburn House Office Building for ice cream and engaging presentations about U.S. fertilityĀ trends and related policies.Anā¦
https://www.populationassociation.org/blogs/paa-web2/2025/11/13/us-birth-rate-trends-patterns-drivers-and-implicat
3 months ago
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Society for Personality and Social Psychology
3 months ago
Advocacy Opportunity: Want to understand key policy developments and Congressional activity that affected social science funding in 2025 and what to expect in 2026? Join @cossa.bsky.social on December 10 for their final webinar of the year:
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