Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology

Mark your calendars to join us for our 2025 Annual Conference in St. Louis / Clayton Missouri at the Le Meridien Hotel | October 16 – 19, 2025. ?????????? ???????? ????????: https://lnkd.in/e5Uber-5

????????????????: What can you do with a degree in sociology? ????????????: How about changing the world? Everyone in this iconic photograph held a degree in sociology.?Jesse Jackson, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Ralph Abernathy (l-r) were photographed together on the balcony of Memphis’ Lorraine Motel on April 3, 1968. King delivered his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech that evening in support of city sanitation workers protesting low pay and poor working conditions.?He was assassinated while on the same balcony the following day.

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?? ??????’?? ???????? ?????????? ???????????? #?? ?? ???????? ???? ???? ???????? ????????'?? ????????????????????! Yesterday I emailed you about the first reason to attend this year’s conference: ????????????????????! That said, another benefit of attending is that you’ll ?????????? ???? ???????? ?????????????????? ????????????. So…Are you ready to elevate your career and expand your horizons? This year's conference is your golden ticket to leveling up your practical skills and staying ahead in the ever-evolving world of applied and clinical sociology. Imagine gaining insights from experts and advocates who are actively shaping the future—this is your chance to do just that! This year's workshops and sessions are designed to keep you updated on the latest trends and best practices. With over 40 presenters and numerous sessions, you'll have the opportunity to dive deep into a variety of topics, explore new methods, and consider fresh ideas. This is not just another conference; it's a unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge base and improve your skill set. For those of you passionate about making a difference, this event is all about discussing and developing creative, practical solutions that contribute to a better world. Whether you're interested in social change, academia, or community interventions, there's something here for everyone. We've been eagerly anticipating these two days with you all year long. It's a once-a-year opportunity that you simply can't afford to miss. There's still time to register, but don't delay! Join us and be part of a community that's dedicated to growth, innovation, and positive change. We can't wait to see you there! Warmly, ~ Ebony AACS, Vice President ??.??. – Register For The Conference: https://lnkd.in/eJF9buCm Registration for individuals also includes complementary AACS membership! What a great value. Don’t miss out! ??.??.??. – Attend our ??Pre-Conference Virtual Party!. If you have questions about the conference or just want to have some pre-conference fun, join us at our Open-To-All ??Pre-Conference Virtual Party! ???? ?????????????? ???????? ???? ??-?????? ?????? All AACS members, friends, students, and guests are invited to attend. If you would like to: · Network with like-minded colleagues and friends · Discover tips on how to make the most of your conference experience · Review topics that will be discussed at the conference · Have fun! Then mark your calendars and join us via the link below on October 29th! https://lnkd.in/e9hY6FEx

?????????? ?????????????? ?????? ?????? ???????????? ???????????? ?????? ???????? ???????? ???????????????????? 1.???Network 2.???Level up your skills 3.???Boost faculty and employee performance 4.???Strengthen your CV, resume, and credentials 5.???Enhance student engagement 6.???Get noticed at work in a positive way 7.???Support the long-term sustainability of the mission of AACS. Your registration fee helps us cover our annual cost of our association. We are a very small organization with a big mission. This conference is THE primary means of sustaining ourselves financially ? ?? ??????’?? ???????? ?????????? ???????????? #?? ?? Making a tangible impact is both our mission and our challenge. Whether you're guiding the next generation of change-makers as a professor or actively serving in the field, the work we do is transformative—but it can also be draining. That’s why leaning on our community and networking is not just beneficial; it's essential. Our annual conference is more than just an event; it's a sanctuary for professionals like us who are dedicated to making a difference. It's one of the rare opportunities where we can gather, recharge, and draw inspiration from one another. Let's be honest: we don't connect as often as we should, and this is our chance to change that. If you haven't registered for our 2024 conference yet, now is the time. This is your invitation to join a vibrant community of sociological practitioners and aligned leaders who are committed to meaningful, practical solutions. Your unique insights and experiences are invaluable. We are eager to learn from you and celebrate your achievements. If this past year has been rough, join us at the conference for some encouragement and revitalization. We want to support you. This year, we're excited to offer sessions that include time to build your professional network. So, let’s build strong connections and recharge! Join us next week as we help each other towards our goals, share ideas, and build friendships! There’s nothing better than recharging and receiving support and encouragement from our colleagues and friends when we need it the most. Let this conference be your gateway to professional growth and renewal. Don't miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and grow. Are you ready to network? We can't wait to welcome you. Warmly, ~ Ebony AACS, Vice President ? ??.??. – Register For The Conference: https://lnkd.in/eJF9buCm Registration for individuals also includes complementary AACS membership! What a great value. Don’t miss out! ?

AACS colleagues and friends, We are just a week away from our annual conference! How exciting is that? We’re celebrating with a… ????????-????-?????? ????????-???????????????????? ?????????????? ??????????! Join your fellow AACS colleagues and friends on Tuesday October 29th at 2-3pm EST for our Pre-Conference Party! All AACS members, friends, students, and guests are invited to attend. If you would like to: ??Network with like-minded colleagues and friends ??Discover tips on how to make the most of your conference experience ??Review topics that will be discussed at the conference, and ??Have fun! Then mark your calendars and join us via the link below on October 29th! https://lnkd.in/e9hY6FEx ? ??.??. – ???????????????? ?????? ?????? ????????????????????: https://lnkd.in/eJF9buCm Registration for individuals also includes complementary AACS membership! What a great value. Don’t miss out! ~ Ebony AACS Vice-President

???????? ?????? ???????? ???????? ???????????????????? ?????????????? ??????????????: Gloria J. Browne-Marshall Gloria J. Browne-Marshall is the author of "She Took Justice:?The Black Woman, Law, and Power," "Race, Law, and American Society: 1607 to Present," "The Voting Rights War," "The Constitution: Major Cases and Conflicts" and "The Black Woman: 400 Years of Perseverance." Always the writer, Gloria's essays have appeared in the Milwaukee Courier, TIME.com, CNN.com, NBC.com and her poem Mother Mythic is in Penumbra and "white privilege" is in Esthetic Apostle Journal. Her articles appear in several journals and online. Gloria is a playwright with seven produced plays and looks forward to the production of her play that asks "who owns American history?" She is working on a documentary based on travels to Angola, a nonfiction book on uprisings, and her debut novel. Gloria is a playwright?with seven stage-plays, including "SHOT: Caught a Soul"?published by TRW, "My Juilliard," "Killing Me Softly," "Waverly Place," "Crossroad" asks who owns the American Dream, and "Dreams of Emmett Till" takes the murder of Till into the 21st century. She attended the Sarah Lawrence MFA playwrights program. Gloria is a tenured Professor of Constitutional Law at John Jay College (CUNY). She also taught in the Africana Studies Program at Vassar College. Prior to academia, Gloria litigated cases for the Southern Poverty Law Center, Community Legal Services, and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Inc. She is the recipient of many awards including an IOP Harvard Kennedy School Fellowship, Pulitzer Center grant, Wiley College Woman of Excellence Award, NAACP Service Award, Emerging Screenwriter Award, (many film festival awards) and Frederick Lewis Allen Fellowship. Gloria J. Browne-Marshall has appeared in several documentary films, including "Let The World See" on Mamie and Emmett Till, "Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom" and "Becoming Frederick Douglass." She speaks nationally and internationally about her books and issues of social justice. ? Register for this year’s conference: https://lnkd.in/eJF9buCm Learn about this year’s Student Problem-Solving Competition: https://lnkd.in/eShwYJRR

AACS DEADLINE EXTENDED: Call For Proposals - The 2024 Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology Unfortunately, our proposal link appears to have been impacted by the Crowdstrike (Microsoft) update. Our proposal form was created with Microsoft Forms. ? If you have previously submitted a proposal, please resubmit as we do not have access to your previous submission information. ? If you have not submitted your proposal yet, please note the deadline has been extended to September 2nd for everyone. ?? Please use this link to submit your proposal: https://lnkd.in/eSr_zNW8 Thank you so much for your understanding! Warmly, ~ Ebony AACS Vice President

???? ?????? ?????????????????? ?????????????? ?????????? ?????????? ???? ??????????????????: Paper Abstracts?include briefly presenting paper abstracts alongside other presenters. Since each paper session will be about an hour, we anticipate up to three presenters per session (15 minutes each) to ensure adequate time for discussion. You may recruit your own group of three or request to be matched with other paper abstract presenters.? Poster Overviews?will be like Paper sessions, except they include briefly presenting a Poster instead of a paper. Again, we anticipate up to three presenters per session to ensure adequate time for discussion. You may recruit your own group of three presenters or request that we match you with other Poster presenters. Your poster must be electronic so that it can be shared via a screen or link that can be clicked on and viewed through a digital device. Your poster may also be an info-graphic, sociologically inspired digital art piece, other visually creative design or video, or a “three minute thesis” presentation. The Poster Overviews are an important opportunity for researchers, innovators, and creatives at all career stages to present and discuss their work and sociological perspective with others. Be as creative as you want to be! Finally, Workshops?tend to include teaching a skill, process, or a “how to”. Workshops may be presented by solo or multiple presenters. Share your wisdom with us! Also, please consider workshops that may be of particular interest to our student attendees. We look forward to your participation! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eGxXCXNx

The Call For Proposals for our?2024 Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology is open! AACS invites paper abstracts, poster overviews, and workshop ideas for consideration in our 2024 Annual Meeting. We welcome submissions from applied, clinical, and publicly engaged sociologists, as well as social and behavioral scientists employing a sociological lens in business, community, government, and academia.?The submission deadline is Monday August 5, 2024. Visit here to submit ?? https://lnkd.in/eGxXCXNx