DC Sociological Society upcoming events

Mosaic Theater Company: Precarious (June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Precarious

By Steph Del Rosso
DIRECTED BY Jaki Bradley
June 4-28, 2026

"A fresh new comedy about starting out, starting over and the enduring love of family. Recently retired Vi is ready to chart a new path forward, but her daughter Tillie and a summer heatwave seemingly stand in her way. A world premiere, Precarious offers insightful reflections on the climate crisis and generational divides while imagining a brighter future."

Learn more and purchase tickets on the play's website

"Precarious Opens Conversations Our Community Needs To Have"

Artist Talkback with Steph Del Rosso
June 6, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Curious about what went into the making of Precarious? Come join playwright Steph Del Rosso to hear about the process behind the production and her artistic practice.

Intergenerational Matinees
June 11 and 18, 2026 at 11:00 am

After watching Precarious together, middle and high school students and seniors will engage in a post-show conversation with Mosaic’s artists and one another.

It’s Too-Hot Girl Summer: A Climate Conversation
June 12, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Precarious depicts climate change's impact on every part of our lives — from large scale events to our most intimate relationships. Join Mosaic alongside local climate workers and experts to dive into what a warming climate might mean for our city and for our lives within it.

Aging and Isolation
June 14, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Retirement brings major life changes: among them, an increased feeling of loneliness as long-time homes are moved away from, partners pass, and more. Precarious shows Vi in the midst of a loneliness crisis brought on by this new era of life. Join some of Mosaic's long-term senior support partners, including Seabury Resources for Aging, to dive into the whys behind this senior loneliness crisis and how we can best support these communities.

Open Captioned Performances
June 27, 2026 at 7:30 pm and June 28, 2026 at 3:00 pm

Interpreted Artist Talkback with the Cast of Precarious
June 28, 2026 at 3:00 pm

Curious about what went into the making of Precarious? Come join the cast to learn more about the making of the show and their unique connections to the work. This performance is open captioned and the talkback following is ASL interpreted.

Mosaic Theater Company received the 2025 Anna Julia Cooper Award for Public Sociology by a Community Organization.

COSSA: Guidance on OMB’s Proposed Rule (July 01, 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

From the Consortium of Social Science Associations

MEMBERS-ONLY WEBINAR!
Guidance on OMB’s Proposed Rule
Wednesday, July 1 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

"On July 1, join COSSA for the next Headlines Webinar focused on providing guidance on The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB)’s Proposed Rule.

"OMB issued a proposed rule in late May that would make major changes to the Uniform Guidance governing federal financial assistance, including federal research grants. The rule seeks to implement proposals made by the Trump Administration through various executive orders and other actions taken since January 2025. Public comments are being accepted through July 13. This webinar will provide COSSA members with guidance on how best to respond to the proposed rule."

See also the DCSS news items on this topic.

For more information and to register, see the event page on the COSSA website.

Note that COSSA membership extends to members of numerous organizations and universities.

How a new White House proposal could fundamentally change American science (July 01, 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

From the Association of Health Care Journalists

How a new White House proposal could fundamentally change American science

July 1 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT

"The second Trump administration has created upheaval in the biomedical research community. Widespread grant terminations, fast-changing policy changes, and proposals to downsize federal spending have created unease among a group that has largely been able to lean on the government as a partner.

"In late May, another move caught the attention of many in the world of science: a 412-page proposal to change the regulation governing all contracts with the federal government. Issued by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, the plan would alter the lay of the land for all research grants. Among the changes is a de-prioritization of peer review and greater latitude for political appointees to terminate grants.

"It has garnered widespread attention from the scientific community because of the potentially wide-ranging impacts of the proposal. Join a STAT reporter who has covered the issue, a former NIH official, a government relations professional and a leading research for an exploration of this specific policy and what your audience may want to know before the public comment period closes on July 13."

See the complete list of speakers and register for this event on the organization's website.

See also the DCSS news items on this topic.

Addressing Challenges in Teaching 2026 (July 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

National Institute on Scientific Teaching

Addressing Challenges in Teaching (ACT)

"Each summer, we invite you to join us for ACT, as we form communities to address common challenges in undergraduate education such as academic support for students, building meaningful group work, responding to the rise of Al, and exploring novel grading strategies. Educators at all stages of their academic career are welcome to join us as we meet new colleagues while we explore, reflect upon, learn, and deepen our teaching practices.

"When you register for ACT, you will be asked to indicate your level of experience and familiarity with Scientific Teaching and to select the topics you would most like to explore. Our goal will be to match you with other group members with similar experience and interests and with a coordinator who will help guide you in building a product that supports your continued professional learning. Your group will decide how you will work together within a structured timeline.

"Virtual Participation: Network with peers across multiple institutions! Groups meet 1 - 2 times per week from July 14 - July 31, 2026."

Registration is open until June 19, 2026

Learn more and register on the workshop website.

Data-Intensive Research Conference 2026 (July 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

2026 Data-Intensive Research Conference

Novel Data Linkages and Innovative Life Course Research

July 22-23, 2026
University of Minnesota (Minneapolis) + Virtual

Registration deadline: Friday, July 3, 2026

There is no registration fee to attend the conference, but space is limited.

"The conference will feature multi- and interdisciplinary research that utilizes linked data to shed light on the life course and life course processes. This event is hosted by the IPUMS Big Microdata Network and the Network for Data-Intensive Research on Aging (NIDRA), a collaboration between IPUMS and the University of Minnesota Life Course Center.

"Enriching population data through data linkage creates novel data sources that can shed light on life course processes. Linking across time allows for the examination of transitions and trajectories and linking to contextual information situates the experiences of individuals and populations in their environments."