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Founded in 1919, we are the oldest interdisciplinary social-science association in the United States, bringing together professionals and students in the spirit of collaboration. Join us! Present your work!

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Anthropology
Economics
History
International Studies
Political Science
Social Work
Sociology
Women's & Gender Studies

News & Events Past Stories

Call for Papers for the 2020 Centennial Annual Meeting released

The Southwestern Social Science Association has released its initial Call for Papers for the Centennial Annual Meeting to be held October 29-31, 2020, in Austin, Texas.  We invite proposals for research papers, posters, author-meets-critic sessions, ...
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Anthropology Economics International Studies Southwestern Historical Association Southwestern Political Science Association Southwestern Social Science Association Southwestern Social Work Association Southwestern Sociology Association Women's and Gender Studies

SSSA Awards First-Ever Student Travel Grant Awards

The Southwestern Social Science Association recently announced the winners of our first ever Student Travel Grant Award program.  Ten SSSA student members were selected to receive grants of $300.  In spearheading the creation of the ...
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