The Society for the Study of Social Problems

Attend the first Virtual Poster Mini-Conference on March 27 from 2:00-4:00pm (Eastern Time). As a member benefit, all participants—including presenters and attendees—are expected to be 2026 members and register for the event.

Learn more and register: www.sssp1.org/file/Virtual...

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We are deep into organizing sessions for #SSSP2026. We can't wait to see you at the conference!

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Reservations made after July 14 (or if the room block fills before then) are subject to availability or increased rate. Learn more and book your room: book.passkey.com/e/51159233

Make your hotel reservation at the Westin New York at Times Square for the 2026 Annual Meeting. Our room rate is $239 plus tax, per night. Be sure to request the SSSP-NYC Conference room rate when booking.

Our mission is to serve researchers, practitioners, teachers, and advocates in the pursuit of social justice. If you have not already done so, please renew your membership for the 2026 calendar year to continue enjoying the many benefits of membership: www.sssp1.org/index.cfm/m/...

Learn more and nominate before tomorrow’s deadline, February 20: www.sssp1.org/index.cfm/m/...

The Lee Founders Award recognizes the significant lifetime achievements that demonstrate a devotion to the ideals of the Society’s founders, especially to the humanist tradition of Alfred McClung Lee and Elizabeth Briant Lee.

Registration for the 2026 Annual Meeting is now open! Access the online registration form: www.sssp1.org/index.cfm/m/...

The 2026 General Election is open for voting! Make your voice heard. The deadline to cast your vote is March 15. Login and vote: www.sssp1.org/index.cfm/pa...

No RSVP is required – the event is open to all post-docs and faculty SSSP Members. Learn more: www.sssp1.org/file/2026/Wo...

SSSP is excited to offer online working/writing groups for members to foster a continuous workspace for those who need it. These working groups are open to all post-docs and faculty and will be held on Tuesdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), starting Tuesday, February 17. Hope to see you there.

The 2026 General Election is approaching. Biographical data for each candidate is provided to acquaint voters with their backgrounds. Voting opens on February 15, and closes on March 15. Preview the ballot: www.sssp1.org/index.cfm/pa...

A familiarity with and commitment to Social Problems and the SSSP are essential. Submit materials or direct questions to Dr. Jerry A. Jacobs, Chair, Editorial and Publications Committee – jjacobs@upenn.edu by February 15, 2026. Learn more: www.sssp1.org/file/Call_fo...

The Editor will oversee peer review, prepare four annual issues, and promote the journal for Volumes 75-77 (2028-2030). Applicants must be SSSP members and demonstrate strong scholarly, editorial, and organizational experience.

The Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP) is seeking applications for the position of Editor of Social Problems, beginning mid-year 2027. Editorial teams are welcome to apply.

Read the Call for Abstracts and learn more: www.sssp1.org/index.cfm/pa...

The deadline to submit abstracts for the first Virtual Poster Mini-Conference, to be held March 26-27, is approaching. As a member benefit, all participants—including presenters and attendees—are expected to be 2026 members and register for the event. Submissions are open through February 15.

Arlene Kaplan Daniels Paper Award, Doris Wilkinson Faculty Leadership Award, Joseph B. Gittler Award, Kathleen S. Lowney Mentoring Award, Lee Founders Award, Outstanding Scholarship Awards, SWS Beth B. Hess Memorial Scholarship, Thomas C. Hood Social Action Award, and Travel Fund Awards.

We are now accepting nominations/applications for several awards. Learn more and apply or nominate: www.sssp1.org/index.cfm/m/...

Apply for the 2026 Racial/Ethnic Minority Graduate Fellowship. Two fellowships of $15,000 each. Learn more and apply: www.sssp1.org/index.cfm/m/...

The 2026 Call for Papers deadline is approaching! Read the call: www.sssp1.org/2026_Call_fo...

View the Student Paper Competitions and Outstanding Scholarship Awards announcement and submit a paper or nominate a book, article, or scholar: www.sssp1.org/index.cfm/m/...

Nominations and applications are open for several awards, fellowships, and scholarships. Deadlines vary for these awards. Learn more and apply or nominate: www.sssp1.org/index.cfm/m/...

We are pleased to announce the candidates for the 2026 General Election. Voting will begin online February 15 and the poll will close on March 15. See a complete listing: www.sssp1.org/index.cfm/pa...

Also, don’t forget to check out SSSP member Erika Houston Brown’s 2025 Featured Abstract from her conference paper “Insecure: An Autoethnographic Study of Financial Insecurity and Mental Health Issues in Graduate Students”: www.sssp1.org/index.cfm/pa...

This year’s Membership & Outreach Committee is chaired by me—Rin Ferraro, who has been a member of SSSP since 2020! Don’t forget to submit a paper this month for the annual meeting! (Deadline is January 31st).

Learn more and nominate by the deadline, February 20, 2026: www.sssp1.org/index.cfm/m/...

The Lee Founders Award is made in recognition of significant lifetime achievements demonstrating a devotion to the ideals of the founders of the Society and especially to the humanist tradition of Alfred McClung Lee and Elizabeth Briant Lee.

A familiarity with and commitment to Social Problems and the SSSP are essential. Submit materials or direct questions to Dr. Jerry A. Jacobs, Chair, Editorial and Publications Committee – jjacobs@upenn.edu by February 15, 2026. Learn more: www.sssp1.org/file/Call_fo...

The Editor will oversee peer review, prepare four annual issues, and promote the journal for Volumes 75-77 (2028-2030). Applicants must be SSSP members and demonstrate strong scholarly, editorial, and organizational experience.