Our first Caucus research workshop was a success! Many thanks to our research coordinator Qing Tingting Liu @bardjester.bsky.social, two presenters Olivia Hu and Han Liu, and engaged audiences for making this possible 🙌
AAAS Social Science Caucus
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We are the Social Science Caucus under the Association for Asian American Studies (AAAS). Website: https://sites.google.com/view/aaas-socsci/home
A reminder to save the date for our first Research Showcase! This event will feature two emerging scholars presenting their new research to the Caucus community. The Showcase will be held on 3/27 from 12-1:20pm ET/9-10:20 PT. See the flyer for the zoom link. We appreciate your participation!
A reminder to submit your session by 3/15!
AAAS Social Science Caucus@aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 5mo agoIf you are part of a paper panel, roundtable, or workshop at AAAS Honolulu that engages with themes and topics related to the social sciences, please consider submitting your session to be included in the SocSci Caucus Mini-Program.
Please save the date fo the SocSci Caucus' inaugural Research Showcase! This workshop-style event will feature two emerging scholars presenting their exciting new research to the Caucus community. This year's Showcase will feature:
Save the Date and RSVP! The Caucus' business meeting is scheduled for 11:20am-12:20pm HST on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Iolani III in the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. The business meeting is open to all conference attendees.
If you are part of a paper panel, roundtable, or workshop at AAAS Honolulu that engages with themes and topics related to the social sciences, please consider submitting your session to be included in the SocSci Caucus Mini-Program.
Call for Recent Scholarship and Accomplishments for Winter/Spring Newsletter: Please submit your recent scholarship and accomplishments for the Winter/Spring 2026: Accomplishments from July 1 - Dec 31, 2025 (DUE: February 28, 2026 at 11:59p). docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
AAAS SocSci Newsletter - Recent Scholarship, Accomplishments, and Calls/Events/Opportunities
The AAAS Social Science Caucus invites members to share their recent scholarship and accomplishments to be included in the upcoming Caucus Newsletter. The deadline to share is 11:59pm by the due dates...
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Note that nominations are due 2/15. Please complete the form if you wish to run for any positions in our Caucus.
AAAS Social Science Caucus@aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 6mo agoThe Social Science Caucus invites self-nominations for positions on the 2026-2027 board! All terms are for one year in duration, and will commence immediately after the April 2026 meeting in Honolulu, Hawai'i, and will end after the 2027 meeting in Baltimore, Maryland.
Reminder to submit your proposal by 2/15 if you’re interested in participating in the research showcase workshop!
AAAS Social Science Caucus@aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 7mo agoCall for Research Showcase Workshop Proposals: Interested in sharing your research with a wider audience and engaging more deeply with the AAAS SocSci Caucus and broader community? We invite self-nominations for our first Online Research Showcase Workshop in Spring 2026.
Reminder to RSVP by 2/13 if you plan to attend our reception!
AAAS Social Science Caucus@aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 6mo agoDear Caucus Members: We are making a reservation at Side Street Inn Ala Moana on April 2, but we'd like to get a headcount to determine how much food to order. Like in past years, your paid membership will grant you entry to the reception and dinner. Please RSVP by Feb 8 if you plan to attend.
The Social Science Caucus invites self-nominations for positions on the 2026-2027 board! All terms are for one year in duration, and will commence immediately after the April 2026 meeting in Honolulu, Hawai'i, and will end after the 2027 meeting in Baltimore, Maryland.
Mentoring Match Signup: The Social Science Caucus mentoring program aims to create supportive, non-hierarchical relationships within the caucus. Events will be held at AAAS Honolulu or via Zoom, based on demand. Interested participants should complete the survey by Feb 28, 2026.
Dear Caucus Members: We are making a reservation at Side Street Inn Ala Moana on April 2, but we'd like to get a headcount to determine how much food to order. Like in past years, your paid membership will grant you entry to the reception and dinner. Please RSVP by Feb 8 if you plan to attend.
2026 AAAS Social Science Caucus Reception RSVP
When: 5:00 - 7:00pm, April 2, 2026 (Thursday) Where: Side Street Inn Ala Moana (1225 Hopaka St, Honolulu, HI 96814) We are in the process of making a large party reservation at Side Street Inn Ala M...
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The Caucus invites you to join one of our two online writing groups for Spring 2026. The Monday group will continue to meet weekly from 1-3pm PT / 4-6pm ET starting on January 26. Those interested in joining the Monday group should email Qing Liu (tliu20@albany.edu).
Call for Research Showcase Workshop Proposals: Interested in sharing your research with a wider audience and engaging more deeply with the AAAS SocSci Caucus and broader community? We invite self-nominations for our first Online Research Showcase Workshop in Spring 2026.
The Council wishes everyone happy holidays! We look forward to seeing you all in the new year!
Member’s New Book 🚨 JENNY BANH’s Fantasies of Hong Kong Disneyland: Attempted Indigenizations of Space, Labor, and Consumption www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/fantasies-of...
Fantasies of Hong Kong Disneyland - Rutgers University Press
Fantasies of Hong Kong Disneyland: Attempted Indigenizations of Space, Labor, and Consumption examines the attempt to transplant Disney's "happiest place on ...
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The deadline has been extended to November 10. Submit your paper and nomination by the new deadline!
AAAS Social Science Caucus@aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 11mo agoThe AAAS SocSci Caucus is pleased to announce a call for nominations for three article awards: Outstanding Graduate Student Research Article, Outstanding Emerging Scholar Research Article, and Outstanding Tenured Faculty Research Article.
Please spread the word! 📢 My PhD student Kajal Patel is recruiting interviewees for her dissertation research on the children of Gujarati immigrant families. If you grew up helping in your family’s business, please share your stories with Kajal: 📧 klucpatel@gmail.com
DKSC Book Publication in Korean Studies Workshop (11/12, 3:30-5pm EST, Virtual): The Decolonizing Korean Studies Collective (DKSC) presents a professionalization workshop on book publication in Korean Studies on November 12 (Wed), from 3:30-5PM EST.
[Job Opportunity] Director of Research (Asian American Federation, New York, NY): Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Research is a strategic leader and hands-on project manager, and a member of the organization's leadership team.
[Job Opportunity] Assistant Professor - Ethnic Studies and Social Justice Studies Department (Los Medanos College; Pittsburg, CA). Applications will be accepted until November 14, 2025. Apply here: www.4cdcareers.net/postings/11712
Assistant Professor - Ethnic Studies: Asian American Studies (Tenure Track)
Under the direction of the Dean of Instruction, Liberal Arts, and working closely with the Ethnic Studies and Social Justice Studies department, this position is responsible for providing high-level c...
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[Job Opportunity] Associate Professor - Sociology Department (Asian American Studies Program) at CUNY's Hunter College, School of Arts and Sciences, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026. Review of applications will begin on November 3, 2025. More info here: cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/...
Jobs | City University of New York
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[Job Opportunity] Two Tenure-Track Positions in Asian American Studies (San Diego State University): SDSU Asian American Studies, with generous support from the Mellon Foundation, encourages applications for TWO tenure-track Assistant Professor positions with anticipated start dates of Fall 2026.
Details - Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies | Job Opportunities | SDSU
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Only a few days left to submit your award nominations! Deadline is October 31.
AAAS Social Science Caucus@aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 11mo agoThe AAAS SocSci Caucus is pleased to announce a call for nominations for three article awards: Outstanding Graduate Student Research Article, Outstanding Emerging Scholar Research Article, and Outstanding Tenured Faculty Research Article.
The AAAS SocSci Caucus calls for nominations for three article awards: The deadline for nominations is October 31, 2025. Please submit the article and nomination letter to our Research Coordinator, Qing Liu (tliu20@albany.edu). More Information can be found here: sites.google.com/view/aaas-so...
AAAS-SocSci - Article Awards
the 2026 Article Award Competition Call for Papers is now available!
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Dear colleagues,I am delighted to share the key findings from my recent publication in the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, based on a major chapter of my dissertation. Open-access PDF: drive.google.com/file/d/1EZvi...; doi.org/10.1080/1369...
Only a few days left to submit your paper to the mini-conference! Deadline is October 15.
AAAS Social Science Caucus@aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 11mo agoTransnational Asian/America Mini-Conference 2.0 Call for Papers: This Mini-Conference will align with the 2026 ESS theme of world-making, inviting papers that challenge traditional Asian/America narratives and highlight transnational views in struggles, constraints, transformations, and repair.
The 2026 AAAS Honolulu has extended its CFP deadline until October 20, 12:00 AM Hawaiian Standard Time! You can find more information about the CFP at aaastudies.org/conference/p....
Conference Proposal Submission Guidelines - Association for Asian American Studies
The Association for Asian American Studies was founded in 1979 for the purpose of advancing the highest professional standard of excellence in teaching and research in the field of Asian American Stud...
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AAAS Social Science Caucus@aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 11mo agoHi everyone, the 2026 AAAS Honolulu CFP is Live! Proposals will be accepted until October 7, 3:00 AM Hawaiian Standard Time. You can find more information about the CFP at aaastudies.org/conference/p....
[Job Opportunity] Tenure-Track Position in Sociology and Comparative Race and Ethnicity Studies (Reed College, Portland, OR) The Department of Sociology and the Comparative Race and Ethnicity Studies Program invite applications for a tenure-track position beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year.