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Your Voice for Social Science in Washington.
Read on for COSSAās analysis of the House LHHS appropriations bill and how it compares to the Presidentās budget request and current funding ā”ļø
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COSSA's Analysis of the FY 2027 House LHHS Appropriations Bill for Federal Science Agencies | COSSA
On June 9, the House Appropriations Committee advanced its version of the fiscal year (FY) 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations bill, whichā¦
https://cossa.org/cossas-analysis-of-the-fy-2027-house-lhhs-appropriations-bill-for-federal-science-agencies/
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My thoughts on why social science is important! Thanks to
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š£ Consult
@cossa.bsky.social
(Consortium of Social Science Associations)ās "Save SBE Toolkit" for specific ways to act to protect SBE, such as telling your story if youāve been a grantee and advocacy tips.
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Action Center: Learn | 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/save-sbe/
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Support COSSA! Your contribution furthers our quest to showcase the value and utility of our sciences to policymakers and the public. šŖ Donate now ā”ļø
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COSSA Donations
Support COSSA, Advance Social Science!
https://cossa.givingfuel.com/cossa-donations
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Happy Independence Day from the COSSA staff! Have a wonderful and safe holiday. š
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NSF is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to its grant policies. The changes are intended to bring NSFās policy in line with OMBās sweeping proposed revisions to federal grant regulations. Comments on the NSF proposal will be accepted through August 24 ā”ļø
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NSF Seeks Comment on Grant Policy Revisions, Due Aug. 24
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking public comment onĀ proposed revisionsĀ to its grant policies. The changes are intended to bring NSFās policy in line with the White House Office ofā¦
https://cossa.org/nsf-seeks-comment-on-grant-policy-revisions-due-aug-24/
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Over the weekend, the Senate departed Capitol Hill for a two-week July 4 recess, and are not scheduled to return until July 13, leaving only a few weeks until August recess to consider their appropriations bills. Read COSSA's coverage ā”ļø
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Senate Departs for July Recess After Appropriations Markups Delayed | COSSA
Over the weekend, the Senate departed Capitol Hill for a two-week July 4 recess, and are not scheduled to return until July 13, leaving only a few weeks until Augustā¦
https://cossa.org/senate-departs-for-july-recess-after-appropriations-markups-delayed/
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Senate Departs for July Recess After Appropriations Markups Delayed, Resources for Commenting on OMB Proposed Rule, and More in the latest Washington Update. š Read more ā”ļø
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Issue 13 (June 30) | Washington Update
Senate Departs for July Recess After Appropriations Markups Delayed, Resources for Commenting on OMB Proposed Rule, and More
https://cossa.org/category/volume-45-2026/issue-13-june-30/
6 days ago
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#WhySocialScience
? Because Asking People Questions Provides Important and Necessary Insights š§ - New post from
@olsonkm.bsky.social
of
@unlincoln.bsky.social
! Read now ā”ļø
www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2026/6/...
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Because Asking People Questions Provides Important and Necessary Insights ā Why Social Science?
Data are everywhere. Data are collected as we browse the internet, purchase items from stores, pay our taxes, go to the doctorās office, enroll our children in school, and travel using a car orā¦
https://www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2026/6/30/because-asking-people-questions-provides-important-and-necessary-insights
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On July 1, join COSSA for the next members-only Headlines Webinar focused on providing guidance on The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB)'s Proposed Rule. š : July 1 @ 2pm ET š:
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Guidance on OMBās Proposed Rule
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https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/D_MDQHJRRX2eL7vOZ_Xqhw
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Reminder to Register! š On June 25 at 1:00pm EST, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) will be hosting a Federal Justice Statistics Program Webinar. Learn more and register now ā”
cossa.org/register-now...
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Register Now: Federal Justice Statistics Program Webinar | COSSA
On June 25 at 1:00pm EST, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) will be hosting a Federal Justice Statistics Program Webinar. BJS statisticians will present an in-depth introduction to theĀ Federalā¦
https://cossa.org/register-now-federal-justice-statistics-program-webinar/
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COSSA is thrilled to welcome
@uoregon.bsky.social
as its newest member!
cossa.org/cossa-welcom...
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COSSA Welcomes the University of Oregon as its Newest Member | COSSA
COSSA is thrilled to welcome theĀ University of OregonĀ as its newest member! UO is a leading public research institution and currently ranks 26th on COSSAāsĀ annual listĀ of top universities competingā¦
https://cossa.org/cossa-welcomes-the-university-of-oregon-as-its-newest-member/
16 days ago
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āCOSSA and the broader research community simply would not be who we are without Kenās decades of scholarship and service.ā - COSSA Executive Director Wendy Naus Remembering Ken Prewitt ā”ļø
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Remembering Ken Prewitt | COSSA
Earlier this month the COSSA community lost one of its most stalwart champions and dedicated public servants, Dr. Kennith Prewitt. Kenās connections with COSSA run deep, having served numerousā¦
https://cossa.org/remembering-ken-prewitt/
18 days ago
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Today, some organizations will be holding webinars to further discuss the communityās response around the recent OMB proposed rule. Learn more ā”
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Research Community Organizing Around OMB Proposed Rule | COSSA
As previouslyĀ reported, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued aĀ proposed ruleĀ in late May that would make major changes to theĀ Uniform GuidanceĀ governing federal financialā¦
https://cossa.org/research-community-organizing-around-omb-proposed-rule/
19 days ago
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House Advances LHHS Bill, Research Community Organizing Around OMB Proposed Rule, and More in the latest issue of the Washington Update. š Read more ā”ļø
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Issue 12 (June 16) | Washington Update
House Advances LHHS Bill, Research Community Organizing Around OMB Proposed Rule, and More
https://cossa.org/category/volume-45-2026/issue-12-june-16/
20 days ago
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āPutting modern data in historical context rests on the shoulders of social scientists.ā š Read the latest
#whysocialscience
from Dr. Joshua L. Rosenbloom ā”ļø
www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2026/5/...
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Because It Helps Us Understand (and Change) Our Society ā Why Social Science?
It would be hard not to notice that we are living in a world of increasing inequality. According to data collected by the Federal Reserve , the share of the nationās wealth owned by the top oneā¦
https://www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2026/5/29/because-it-helps-us-understand-and-change-our-society
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š REMINDER FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS: White House Proposes Sweeping Changes to Federal Grant Rules š : July 13, 2026 š:
cossa.org/white-house-...
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White House Proposes Sweeping Changes to Federal Grant Rules ā Comments Due July 13
At the end of May, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a proposed rule,Ā Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, that would make major changes to theĀ Uniformā¦
https://cossa.org/white-house-proposes-sweeping-changes-to-federal-grant-rules-comments-due-july-13/
24 days ago
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#ICYMI
: Registration is now open for NIMHD's upcoming public webinar, "Shaping the Next Era of NIMHD Science: Current Status, Emerging Opportunities, and Scientific Priorities". š : June 22, 2026 at 1:00pm EST Register now ā”ļø
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Shaping the Next Era of NIMHD Science
Shaping the Next Era of NIMHD Science
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=eHW3FHOX1UKFByUcotwrBtGhwnkBQvBAmp_GoVgv0DxUMUZTNDBOS1VUQUhIWEkxR0pXRExWS0I3TS4u&route=shorturl
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šØ URGENT ACTION REMINDERšØ Tell Congress to Save NSFās Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate! Join the thousands of advocates and write to your House Representative and Senators TODAY to share your concerns and urge them to intervene ā”ļø
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#SaveSBE
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Tell Congress to Save NSF's Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate
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/#/58
about 1 month ago
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about 1 month ago
Earlier this week,
@cossa.bsky.social
provided a rundown of the changes that are proposed in the new federal funding rule. We've included a (non-comprehensive) recap in the graphic below, but we urge you to read the full update from COSSA:
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White House Proposes Sweeping Changes to Federal Grant Rules, Congress to Review Appropriations Bills Ahead of Midterm Elections, and More in the latest issue of the Washington Update. š Read more ā”ļø
cossa.org/category/vol...
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Issue 11 (June 2) | Washington Update
White House Proposes Sweeping Changes to Federal Grant Rules, Congress to Review Appropriations Bills Ahead of Midterm Elections, and More
https://cossa.org/category/volume-45-2026/issue-11-june-2/
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On June 4, join us for our next members-only Town Hall meeting to hear the latest on the advocacy communityās efforts to
#SaveSBE
and NSF. š : June 4, 2:00pm EST š: Register now:
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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COSSA Town Hall: Updates on Efforts to Save SBE & Other NSF Issues
Register now.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/K4mUGvjXTPu0nGsirxDQTA
about 1 month ago
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#WhySocialScience
? Because It Helps Us Understand (and Change) Our Society - New post from
@jlrosenbloom.bsky.social
of Iowa State University ā”ļø
www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2026/5/...
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Because It Helps Us Understand (and Change) Our Society ā Why Social Science?
It would be hard not to notice that we are living in a world of increasing inequality. According to data collected by the Federal Reserve , the share of the nationās wealth owned by the top oneā¦
https://www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2026/5/29/because-it-helps-us-understand-and-change-our-society
about 1 month ago
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Have you signed up for COSSA's biweekly newsletter? š° Subscribe to get updates on the latest policy news affecting social science in your inbox ā”ļø
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about 1 month ago
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Support COSSA! Your contribution furthers our quest to showcase the value and utility of our sciences to policymakers and the public. šŖ Donate now ā”ļø
cossa.givingfuel.com/cossa-donati...
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COSSA Donations
Support COSSA, Advance Social Science!
https://cossa.givingfuel.com/cossa-donations
about 1 month ago
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šØ URGENT ACTION REMINDERšØ Tell Congress to Save NSFās Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate! Join the thousands of advocates and write to your House Representative and Senators TODAY to share your concerns and urge them to intervene ā”ļø
cossa.org/action-cente...
#SaveSBE
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Tell Congress to Save NSF's Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate
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/#/58
about 1 month ago
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The National Science Board (NSB) recently released The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2026 report. Every two years, the NSB prepares this report, which examines the state of U.S. science and engineering over time and within a global context. Read more ā”ļø
ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsbsep2...
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The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2026
The past quarter century has reshaped the U.S. science and engineering enterprise through the business sectorās dominant role in funding and performing research and development (R&D), theā¦
https://ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsbsep20261
about 2 months ago
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The
@ssrc.org
has a new President! Daniel Goroff will serve as SSRC's 16th president beginning July 1. š Learn more ā”ļø
cossa.org/social-scien...
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Social Science Research Council Names Daniel Goroff as President | COSSA
On May 18, the Social Science Research Council (SSRC)Ā namedĀ Daniel Goroff as its 16th president. Prior to his appointment, Goroff served as the Vice President and Program Director at the Alfredā¦
https://cossa.org/social-science-research-council-names-daniel-goroff-as-president/
about 2 months ago
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š¦ SPOTLIGHT ON NSF: Scientific Community Fights for NSF It's been a challenging few months for the NSF, between a huge, proposed budget cut, removal of NSB members, and the proposal to eliminate the SBE. The community has been pushing back & urging Congress to defend NSF ā”ļø
cossa.org/spotlight-on...
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š¦Ā SPOTLIGHT ON NSF: Scientific Community Fights for NSF | COSSA
It has been a particularly challenging few months for the National Science Foundation (NSF), between a massive, proposed budget cut, removal of members of the National Science Board (NSB), andā¦
https://cossa.org/spotlight-on-nsf-scientific-community-fights-for-nsf/
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
U.S.-based SPSP members: The proposed FY2027 budget would eliminate the NSF SBE Directorate, which supports approximately 5,000 scholars each year. Urge your elected officials to protect the SBE Directorate, with help from @cossa.bsky.social:
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Scientific Community Fights for NSF, Congress Turns to Appropriations After Returning, and More in the new issue of the Washington Update. š Read on ā”ļø
cossa.org/category/vol...
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Issue 10 (May 19) | Washington Update
Scientific Community Fights for NSF, Congress Turns to Appropriations After Returning, and More
https://cossa.org/category/volume-45-2026/issue-10-may-19/
about 2 months ago
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Submit your nomination for the annual NIH Matilda White Riley Distinguished Lecture!š Deadline is May 28, 2026. Learn more ā”ļø
obssr.od.nih.gov/news-and-eve...
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NIH Matilda White Riley Distinguished Lecture
Matilda White Riley, Ph.D., (1911ā2004) was a celebrated scientist and member of the National Academy of Sciences whose transformative work and leadership in the behavioral and social sciences at theā¦
https://obssr.od.nih.gov/news-and-events/events/nih-matilda-white-riley-distinguished-lecture
about 2 months ago
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The NSF's SBE Directorate is at risk of being eliminated. Officials have chosen to dismantle SBE without notice, explanation, Congressional consultation or approval, or stakeholder input. š¢ Visit our
#SaveSBE
page, containing resources you can use to help ā”ļø
cossa.org/action-cente...
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Save SBE Toolkit
The 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/save-sbe/
about 2 months ago
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"The social and behavioral sciences are being gutted, and this is a key way to combat it.ā Read the recent
#WhySocialScience
post from three of our advocates from Social Science Advocacy Day 2026 ā”ļø
www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2026/4/...
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Because Constituents Have the Power to Hold Elected Officials Accountable: Reflections from COSSAās 2026 Social Science Advocacy Day ā Why Social Science?
On March 23-24, 2026, over 85 social and behavioral science researchers, students, and advocates from 24 different states participated in Social Science Advocacy Day . This annual event bringsā¦
https://www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2026/4/30/because-constituents-have-the-power-to-hold-elected-officials-accountable-reflections-from-cossas-2026-social-science-advocacy-day
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2 months ago
š£Advocacy Reminder: The National Science Foundation's Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate (SBE) is currently at risk of being eliminated. SPSP members - check out this toolkit from
@cossa.bsky.social
to learn how you can help stop these efforts:
ow.ly/lNnj50YUxRU
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The
@aaas.org
announced that nominations are now open for their 2027 Awards & Prizes! Deadline is June 30, 2026 and winners will be announced in early 2027. š Find the list of awards and submission details here ā”ļø
www.aaas.org/aaas-awards
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AAAS Awards | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
To recognize scientists, engineers, authors, journalists, and public servants for significant contributions to science and the publicās understanding of science, the American Association for the Advancement...
https://www.aaas.org/aaas-awards
2 months ago
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Trump Administration Fires National Science Board, House Releases Science Funding Bill that would Slash NSF Budget, and More in the recent issue of the Washington Update. š Read on ā”ļø
cossa.org/category/vol...
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Issue 09 (May 5) | Washington Update
Trump Administration Fires National Science Board, House Releases Science Funding Bill that would Slash NSF Budget, and More
https://cossa.org/category/volume-45-2026/issue-09-may-5/
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#WhySocialScience
? Because Constituents Have the Power to Hold Elected Officials Accountable: Reflections from COSSAās 2026 Social Science Advocacy Day ā”ļø
www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2026/4/...
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Because Constituents Have the Power to Hold Elected Officials Accountable: Reflections from COSSAās 2026 Social Science Advocacy Day ā Why Social Science?
On March 23-24, 2026, over 85 social and behavioral science researchers, students, and advocates from 24 different states participated in Social Science Advocacy Day . This annual event bringsā¦
https://www.whysocialscience.com/blog/2026/4/30/because-constituents-have-the-power-to-hold-elected-officials-accountable-reflections-from-cossas-2026-social-science-advocacy-day
2 months ago
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American Association of Geographers
2 months ago
Take Actionā¼ļø Express your concerns for the NSF's Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate (SBE). ā Here's how you can take action with
@cossa.bsky.social
š§µš
#WhySocialScience
#SaveSBE
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American Association of Geographers
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Take Action ā¼ļø The NSF's Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate (SBE) is currently at risk of being eliminated. Share your story! Fill out the form to share the impact of funding cuts:
buff.ly/l1LU2oB
Explore more resources from
@cossa.bsky.social
:
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Society for Personality and Social Psychology
2 months ago
š”Policy Update: The Trump Administration has dismissed all 24 members of the National Science Board which oversees NSF. SPSP stands with
@cossa.bsky.social
in calling on Congress to exercise its oversight authority to investigate this action. Learn more:
ow.ly/JaF250YQMeB
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COSSA Statement on the Dismissal of Members of the National Science Board. Full statement ā”ļø
cossa.org/wp-content/u...
2 months ago
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COSSA's Save SBE Toolkit, House Releases Markup Schedule for Science Funding Bills, and More in the recent issue of the Washington Update. šļø Read more ā”ļø
cossa.org/category/vol...
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Issue 08 (April 21) | Washington Update
COSSA's Save SBE Toolkit, House Releases Markup Schedule for Science Funding Bills, and More
https://cossa.org/category/volume-45-2026/issue-08-april-21/
3 months ago
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Society for Personality and Social Psychology
3 months ago
š”Reminder: There are 3 concrete ways to advocate for NSF's SBE Directorate right now: 1. Sign up for
@cossa.bsky.social
updates 2. Send a letter to your elected officials (takes less than 5 minutes!) 3. Share how funding cuts have affected your research. Details here:
ow.ly/bZP550YLgXa
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Support COSSA! Your contribution furthers our quest to showcase the value and utility of our sciences to policymakers and the public. šŖ Donate now ā”
cossa.givingfuel.com/cossa-donati...
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COSSA Donations
Support COSSA, Advance Social Science!
https://cossa.givingfuel.com/cossa-donations
3 months ago
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Law and Society Association
3 months ago
The SBE Directorate offers critical support to core areas of law and society scholarship. Check out
@cossa.bsky.social
ās Action Center for guidance on how to communicate with your representatives in Congress!
#LawAndSociety
#SaveSBE
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UM Population Studies Center
3 months ago
Proposed budget cuts for FY2027 and moves to dismantle the Social, Behavioral & Economic directorate of the NSF threaten social science and research that serves the public interest. Register for
@cossa.bsky.social
's virtual town hall tomorrow to advocate for social science!
cossa.org/a-note-from-...
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Population Association of America
3 months ago
The new FY27 budget plans for NSF to dismantle the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE) Directorate in FY 2027. Attend this webinar tomorrow (Tuesday, 4/14, 1pm ET) to see how you can help stop and protect the SBE.
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