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If you missed the deadline to register for your hotel, you're in luck! The deadline has been pushed to today! Don't wait to get yours reservation in at the conference hotel! #MSS26 #sociology #socialscience #conference

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23.02.2026 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out where you'll check in! The reservation discount closes February 21st (This Saturday!) You can use the link below to reserve your spot in the Chase Park Plaza Hotel where the conference will be held!

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18.02.2026 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Introducing our keynote speaker for the 2026 Annual Meeting: Dr. Valerie Francisco-Manchavez. Dr. Francisco-Manchavez focuses on the intersection of economy and migration. We look forward to hearing her amazing presentation!

29.07.2025 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Making plans for MSS? Make sure to check out one of our amazing #Plenary speakers: Tracie Canada! @traciecanada.bsky.social will be presenting her #Research on the lived experiences of #Black #College #Football players.

#MSS26 #Sociology #Anthropology #SocialScience

05.02.2026 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘‹ Undergraduate AKD membersβ€”submit your papers by March 1, 2026 for a chance at cash awards ad up to $1000 to support travel to the @asanews.bsky.social annual meeting

✨Learn more: alphakappadelta.org/awards/under...

#Sociology #SocialSciences #AlphaKappaDelta

02.02.2026 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ONLINE FIRST

In this new TSQ article, Beth Anne Shelton, Kelly Bergstrand, and Rebecca Deen examine how recent school board conflicts have affected women school board members' political ambitions.

Read more at bit.ly/4c73BrH

02.02.2026 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🚨 β€œPerceiving Protest” by Austin Vo, Katherine Furl (@katherinefurl.bsky.social), Todd Lu, and Neal Caren (@haphazardsoc.bsky.social) is now free to read through the end of March!

Read it now at bit.ly/4kmN2KJ

03.02.2026 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you going to #stlouismo for MSS this year? There is still time to get the #EarlyBird registration rate! Click the link below to register! #sociology #midwest #socialscience

www.themss.org/registration...

29.01.2026 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can you believe its almost the end of January? Luckily there is still time to get the early bird registration special!

Early bird registration for the MSS Annual Meeting ends on February 1st! Click the link below for more details!

www.themss.org/registration

21.01.2026 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Seven Years of Editorial Excellence at Sociological Inquiry Celebrate the outgoing co-editors of Sociological Inquiry and their seven years of impactful leadership, innovation, and service to the journal and AKD.

πŸŽ‰After seven years of exemplary leadership, Drs. J. Scott Carter & Cameron D. Lippard conclude their service as co-editors of SI, the flagship journal of @alphakappadelta.bsky.social.

Read more about their lasting impact on the journal & disciplineπŸ‘‰ alphakappadelta.org/seven-years-...

05.01.2026 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The #Midwest #Sociological #Society hopes you had a great #Holiday Season! Don't forget to check your email for session RSVPs and the #Election Results! Congratulations to our new board members!!!

07.01.2026 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ONLINE FIRST

In this new TSQ article, Darci Schmidgall, Popy Begum, and Christopher Seto (@criminovelist.bsky.social) show how the convergence of religious and political conservatism through Christian nationalism shapes abortion attitudes among the American public.

Read more at bit.ly/4jarZKo

22.12.2025 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Women Empowerment and Innovation Nexus: A Global Context The aim of this study is to explain the influence of women's empowerment on innovation. To achieve this goal, we analyzed a global dataset from 1996 to 2020, covering 68 developed and developing coun...

This #OneSentenceSociology insight comes from Wang & Mahn's 2024 research published in Sociological Inquiry, the official journal of @alphakappadelta.bsky.social.

πŸ‘‰ Read the research at the link: doi.org/10.1111/soin...

#Sociology #FamilyResponsibility #CorporateCulture

22.12.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're extended our merch sale! πŸŽ‰

Receive $5 off our Varsity Hoodie or Black T-Shirt when you order online through February 1st!

#AlphaKappaDelta #Sociology

23.12.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bijoyetri Samaddar receives Midwest Sociological Society scholarship Bijoyetri Samaddar received a scholarship from the Midwest Sociological Society (MSS) for her research into knowledge production in policy-oriented organizations. The next MSS Annual Meeting will be M...

Congratulations to Bijoyetri Samaddar, who received a scholarship from the Midwest Sociological Society (MSS) for her research into knowledge production in policy-oriented organizations! sociology.wisc.edu/2025/11/21/b...

05.12.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know Registration is now open for the 2026 Annual Meeting? Don't forget to register and check your membership!

www.themss.org/registration

10.12.2025 01:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ONLINE FIRST

Focusing on the case of Stormfront, a prominent white nationalist forum, Jesse Callahan Bryant (@jcallahanbryant.bsky.social) investigates how visual and textual practices together sustain collective identity in contemporary movements.

Read more at bit.ly/49tayCg

19.11.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is the last day to submit for papers, workshops, and roundtables. Make sure to get yours in so you can join us in St. Louis! Don't forget that posters and 3MTs are due by December 19th!

#Sociology #Midwest #Academia #Science

21.10.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Woah! Check out the different types of extensions! This must be in reference to our extended deadline.

If you're still wanting to submit your presentation, panel, or workshop then there's still time! Our new deadline for submissions is Tuesday, October 21st so submit before time runs out!

18.10.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you wanting to present at the Midwest Sociological Society's Annoual Meeting in March of 2026? It's not too late! Hurry and submit your paper, panel, or workshop presentation before the deadline on Oct. 17th

#sociology #academia #conference #travel #socialscience

14.10.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This past weekend, our board members met for the Fall Executive Meeting. During the meeting, we went out to explore the city so we knew where to plan fun events for the Annual Meeting. Check out some great photos from one of the groups!

#sociology #socialscience #stlouismo #meeting #explore

30.09.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you already submitted your presentation for the 2026 Annual Meeting? Don't forget the important dates listed below!

Submission Deadline: 10/17/25
Poster and 3MT Deadline: 12/19/25
Registration Deadline: 2/1/26
Hotel Discount Deadline: 2/23/26

#Sociology #Conference #SocialScience #Academia

16.09.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know that the MSS Annual Meeting submissions are open??? Make sure to submit your abstract before Oct. 17th for regular sessions and Dec. 19th for posters!
#sociology #conference #academic #stlouismo #socialscience

www.themss.org/submission-i...

02.09.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ONLINE FIRST

Analyzing data from France, CΓ©lia Bouchet, Michelle Maroto (@mmaroto.bsky.social), and David Pettinicchio (@dnpetti.bsky.social) show that, even among part-time workers, people with disabilities earn less than those without disabilities.

Read more at bit.ly/4lHPUAJ

20.08.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you have some free time at 7:30am or 3:56pm Eastern Time on Wednesday (8/20), tune into WAMC on the radio to hear our At-Large Director, Ryan Ceresola talk about conspiracy theories! Link below!

www.wamc.org/show/the-aca...

#Sociology #Radio #Midwest #Conspiracy

20.08.2025 03:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Introducing our keynote speaker for the 2026 Annual Meeting: Dr. Valerie Francisco-Manchavez. Dr. Francisco-Manchavez focuses on the intersection of economy and migration. We look forward to hearing her amazing presentation!

29.07.2025 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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With our last Board Member Introduction (for now), we are welcomed by our incredible President: Dr. Laurie Linhart of Des Moines Area Community College!
Check out who inspired her to get into sociology!

#Sociology #SocialScience #President #Iowa #Midwest

15.07.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

In her Midwest Sociological Society (@midwestsoc.bsky.social) Presidential Address, LaShaune P. Johnson emphasizes the importance of building relationships with people and organizations in one's local community.

Read more at bit.ly/4lpzBJw

10.07.2025 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FREE TO ACCESS THROUGH JULY 31

"Who is Labeled a Potential Mass Shooter? Mental Health Status, Perceived Propensities for Mass Violence, and Mental Health Stigma" by Elizabeth Felix is now free to read through July 31.

Read it at bit.ly/4ltP6zB

30.06.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Is there a special topic that you want to present next year at MSS?

The MSS is currently taking proposals for Special Interest Organized Paper Sessions through July 18th. Click the link below to learn more!

mss.memberclicks.net/index.php?op...

#Sociology #Sociologist #Midwest #Academia

01.07.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0