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Neil H. Shubin Elected President of the National Academy of Sciences | COSSA On February 4, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) announced that Neil H. Shubin has been elected as the Academy’s next president. His five-year term will begin on July 1. Shubin was…

#ICYMI: Last month, @nasonline.org announced that Neil H. Shubin has been elected as the Academy’s next president. His five-year term will begin on July 1.

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Defending Academic Freedom: Protecting Research, Teaching and Scientific Integrity | Society for Research in Child Development SRCD Recent policy developments are prompting important conversations about the future of academic freedom and the independence of scientific research. Across higher education, scholars and institutions…

TOMORROW! 📆

@srcdorg.bsky.social is hosting a “Defending Academice Freedom: Protecting Research, Teaching and Scientific Integrity” webinar that will explore how recent policy and institutional developments are shaping the research & educational landscape.

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Issue 04 (February 24) | Washington Update Trump to Deliver State of the Union Address, Science Agency Leadership Shakeups Continue, and More

Trump to Deliver State of the Union Address, Science Agency Leadership Shakeups Continue, and More in the recent issue of the Washington Update.📑

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2026 Social Science Advocacy Day | COSSA COSSA’s Social Science Advocacy Day is back! Join COSSA on March 23-24, 2026 in Washington, DC! Advocacy Day brings together social and behavioral scientists and  science advocates from across the cou...

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. #COSSA2026

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2026 Social Science Advocacy Day | COSSA COSSA’s Social Science Advocacy Day is back! Join COSSA on March 23-24, 2026 in Washington, DC! Advocacy Day brings together social and behavioral scientists and  science advocates from across the cou...

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 Learn more: cossa.org/event/2026-s...

2026 Social Science Advocacy Day | COSSA COSSA’s Social Science Advocacy Day is back! Join COSSA on March 23-24, 2026 in Washington, DC! Advocacy Day brings together social and behavioral scientists and  science advocates from across the cou...

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NIH Reclassifies Basic Experimental Studies Involving Humans | COSSA The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced that Basic Experimental Studies Involving Humans (BESH) will no longer be classified as clinical trials under the NIH Clinical Trial Definition. The…

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.

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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

Congress Looks Forward to FY 2027, NIH Reclassifies Basic Experimental Studies Involving Humans, and More in the latest issue of the Washington Update! 📰

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COSSA Social Science Advocacy Day Informational Webinar #2 Register now!

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! 📺️

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Because Psychology Can Help Reduce Police Violence — 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 Michael…

#WhySocialScience? Because Psychology Can Help Reduce Police Violence 📝

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Advocacy in 2026 and Beyond Register now!

REMINDER TO REGISTER! ✍

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.

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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

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. 📃

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2026 Social Science Advocacy Day Register now for 2026 Social Science Advocacy Day.

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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.

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. 📅

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COSSA Social Science Advocacy Day Informational Webinar #1 Register now!

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!

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Looking to advocate for your research in 2026? We've rounded up 4 key opportunities—from Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) crash courses to guided trainings and meetings with elected representatives.

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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 with…

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.

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Issue 01 (January 13) | Washington Update Congressional Shake-Ups in the New Year, Latest from the White House, and More

Congressional Shake-Ups in the New Year, Latest from the White House, and More in the first issue of the Washington Update for 2026! 🎉

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