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Your Voice for Social Science in Washington.
The USPSTF, an independent panel that makes recommendations on clinical preventive services and health promotion, has had their November meeting cancelled by HHS, blaming the government shutdown despite no federal employees serving on the task force. 🍂 Learn more ➡️
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HHS Cancels USPSTF’s November Meeting | COSSA
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an independent panel that makes recommendations on clinical preventive services and health promotion, has had their November meeting cancelled by the…
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Senate Democrats Break Rank to Pass New Spending Package, HHS Cancels USPSTF’s November Meeting, and More in the latest Washington Update. 📃 Read more ➡️
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Issue 22 (November 11) | Washington Update
Senate Democrats Break Rank to Pass New Spending Package, HHS Cancels USPSTF’s November Meeting, and More
https://cossa.org/category/volume-44-2025/issue-22-november-11/
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As the U.S. federal government shutdown continues, it's important to understand how it affects research funding. @cossa.bsky.social has advocacy resources to help researchers communicate with policymakers about social and behavioral science. Start here:
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Introducing "COSSA 101: A Crash Course on the Federal Government"! 🎉 This series will provide easy info about the inner workings of the fed gov't and how they affect SBS research. Learn more & read our first brief: “What is a Government Shutdown?” ➡️
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Introducing a New COSSA Resource | COSSA
COSSA is excited to announce its latest resource, COSSA 101: A Crash Course on the Federal Government. Through this series COSSA provides easy-to-understand information about the inner workings of…
https://cossa.org/introducing-a-new-cossa-resource/
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📢 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 📢
@nationalacademies.org
is looking for experts for a planning committee to organize a workshop: "Enhancing Scientific Integrity: Progress and Opportunities in the Social and Behavioral Sciences". Nominations are due November 7. Learn more ➡️
cossa.org/nominations-...
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#WhySocialScience
? Because How Would We Understand the World Without It? 🌍 New post from Lisa Schamess of
@geographers.bsky.social
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Because How Would We Understand the World Without It? — 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. It…
https://www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2025/10/31/because-how-would-we-understand-the-world-without-it
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!! ⬇️
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Tomorrow, 2-3 PM ET: Want to better understand the challenges currently facing the system for federal statistics and the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the U.S.? Join the next @cossa.bsky.social webinar, featuring special guest Dr. Erica Groshen. Sign up:
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Federal Employees Face RIFs and Pay Uncertainty, Universities Reject Trump’s Higher Education Compact, and More in this week's Washington Update 📰 Read the latest ➡
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Issue 21 (October 28) | Washington Update
https://cossa.org/category/volume-44-2025/issue-21-october-28/
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REGISTER NOW for the October Headlines Webinar: Understanding the Shake Up at the BLS and Other Topics 📅: Thursday, October 30 ⏰: 2PM EST 🔗:
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Understanding the Shake Up at the BLS and Other Topics. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
On October 30, join COSSA for the next installment in the 2025 Headlines Webinar series. The COSSA team will be joined by special guest Dr. Erica Groshen to discuss the ongoing challenges facing the Bureau...
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ahj-xiOTS2izRIECzFY8fw
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AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship: Spend a year in DC shaping federal policy and using your expertise to make an impact. Apply by Nov. 1! #STPF #SciencePolicy #Leadership
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Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, Stanford
24 days ago
Nominations open for 2026 Sage-CASBS Award In partnership w/
@sagepub.com
, the award recognizes outstanding achievement in the behavioral & social sciences that advances our understanding of pressing social issues Details, eligibility & access nomination portal:
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Population Association of America
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Join letter to congressional leaders rejecting USDA's decision to halt data collection and release of food security reports. Support restoring funding for the Food Security Supplement in the Current Population Survey. Individuals:
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Individual Sign-on to PAA FFS Letter
Please click the link to complete this form.
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What does the ongoing federal government shutdown in the U.S. mean for researchers? @cossa.bsky.social is monitoring the situation and its implications for social science. Learn more in COSSA's latest Washington Update:
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Shutdown Heads Into Third Week, Share Your Story, and More in the recent issue of the Washington Update. 📜 Read more ➡️
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Issue 20 (October 14) | Washington Update
Shutdown Heads Into Third Week, Share Your Story, and More
https://cossa.org/category/volume-44-2025/issue-20-october-14/
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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 ➡️
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COSSA Donations
Support COSSA, Advance Social Science!
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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.
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Share Your Research Activities Negatively Affected by Shutdown
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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 ➡️
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COSSA Headlines Webinars
Headlines is a webinar series available to COSSA member organizations.
https://cossa.org/events/category/cossa-event/headlines/
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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 ➡️
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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…
https://cossa.org/rfi-education-department-seeks-feedback-on-redesigning-ies/
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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 ➡️
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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…
https://cossa.org/asa-accepting-nominations-for-2026-annual-awards/
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#WhySocialScience
? Because Research-Informed Policy Strengthens Children and Families - New post from
@srcdorg.bsky.social
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www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2025/9/...
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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…
https://www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2025/9/30/because-research-informed-policy-strengthens-children-and-families
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#ICYMI
: On September 17, the Senate HELP Committee invited Dr. Susan Monarez, the recently terminated CDC Director, to testify. Read our coverage ➡️
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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),…
https://cossa.org/fired-cdc-director-testifies-in-front-of-congress/
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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 ➡️
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Issue 19 (September 30) | Washington Update
https://cossa.org/category/volume-44-2025/issue-19-september-30/
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APSA
about 2 months ago
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:
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SSRC is looking for their next President! Learn more below ⬇️
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Happening tomorrow!! Reminder to register ⬇️
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REGISTER NOW! Our next members-only Headlines webinar is happening: Sept 23, 2025 at 2pm EST. Don't miss it ➡️
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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…
https://cossa.org/register-now-headlines-webinar-on-september-23/
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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 ➡️
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Issue 18 (September 16) | COSSA
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https://cossa.org/category/volume-44-2025/issue-18-september-16/
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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
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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-...
Fellowship videos:
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Action alert
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Have you seen our two new action alerts? 📢 Take a quick moment and respond! Now is the time to ACT!
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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…
https://cossa.org/new-action-alerts-prioritize-science-funding-and-oppose-the-so-called-equal-representation-act/
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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 ➡️
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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…
https://cossa.org/nih-grant-terminations-upheld-for-now/
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Thank you,
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@josh-caplan.bsky.social
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@asa-scipol.bsky.social
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for all of your Herculean efforts to save federal data.
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Victory for Public Health Data: AcademyHealth and Partners Secure Restoration of Vital Federal Webpages | AcademyHealth
https://academyhealth.org/blog/2025-09/victory-public-health-data-academyhealth-and-partners-secure-restoration-vital-federal-webpages?utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io&utm_campaign=newsletter
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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 ➡️
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Issue 17 (September 2) | Washington Update
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https://cossa.org/category/volume-44-2025/issue-17-september-2/
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Check out the new
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#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/...
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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...
https://www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2025/8/29/because-it-gives-educators-and-policymakers-the-tools-to-improve-education
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#WhySocialScience
? Because It Gives Educators and Policymakers the Tools to Improve Education 🍎 New post from Tabbye Chavous of the
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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…
https://www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2025/8/29/because-it-gives-educators-and-policymakers-the-tools-to-improve-education
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A Message to AERA Members from New Executive Director Tabbye Chavous
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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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The
@nasonline.org
awards have honored the achievements of 1,000+ researchers in the physical, biological, and social sciences! Nominations for awards are accepted through Monday, October 6, 2025. Read more for a full list of current awards and submission details ➡️
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Awards - NAS
World Brain Day On World Brain Day we celebrate the researchers working to unlock the mysteries of the brain and improve human health-like 2025 Pradel Research Award recipient Anne Churchland! Churchl...
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Have you signed up for the Washington Update, COSSA's biweekly newsletter? Subscribe to get updates on the latest policy news affecting social science in your inbox ➡️
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COSSA developed a simple way for you to take action to support a fair and accurate census. Click now:
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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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Have you read our most recent
#WhySocialScience
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On July 28, COSSA hosted the most recent Headlines Webinar featuring a discussion with research policy experts from COGR on topics like indirect costs, research compliance, and other timely developments impacting the social and behavioral science community. Learn more ➡️
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July Headlines Webinar Recording Now Available
On July 28, COSSA hosted the recent installment in the 2025 Headlines Webinar series. July’s meeting featured a discussion with research policy experts from COGR on topics like indirect costs,…
https://cossa.org/july-headlines-webinar-recording-now-available/
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Federal Employees Continue to Speak Up. Last month, employees from NSF and NASA were the latest to publicly express concern about the Trump Administration’s actions at their respective agencies. 📢 Read more ➡️
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Federal Employees Continue to Speak Up | COSSA
Last month, employees from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and NASA were the latest to publicly express concern about the Trump Administration’s actions at their respective agencies. In a July 2...
https://cossa.org/federal-employees-continue-to-speak-up/
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The Trump Administration recently unveiled "Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan", which outlines future federal policy actions designed to ensure the U.S. is a leader in global AI development across scientific, practical, and creative uses. 💻 Learn more ➡️
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Trump Administration Unveils AI Action Plan | COSSA
On July 23, the Trump Administration unveiled Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan, which outlines future federal policy actions designed to ensure the U.S. is a leader in global Artificial Inte...
https://cossa.org/trump-administration-unveils-ai-action-plan/
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Last week, President Trump abruptly fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after baselessly accusing her of deliberately reporting false numbers in the Employment Situation report. Read more ⬇️
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Trump Fires BLS Commissioner After Accusing Her of Falsifying Data | COSSA
On August 1, President Trump abruptly fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after baselessly accusing her of deliberately reporting false numbers in the Employment S...
https://cossa.org/trump-fires-bls-commissioner-after-accusing-her-of-falsifying-data/
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The AERA-NSF Grants Program is now accepting proposals for its Dissertation and Research Grants--the deadline is October 6! Join the informational webinar on September 10 to learn more about the program and application. Register here:
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: AERA-NSF Grants Program Informational Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Presenters: Felice J. Levine Principal Investigator, AERA Grants Program American Educational Research Association George L. Wimberly Co-Principal Investigator, AERA Grants Program American Educatio...
https://aera.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xe8X5rOdT2epaacEFlVMQg#/registration
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Senate Releases Spending Bills, Federal Employees Continue to Speak Up, and More in the latest issue of the Washington Update! 📰 Read on ➡️
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Issue 16 (August 5) | Washington Update
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