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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

⭐️𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓⭐️ Congratulations to Weirong Guo, Assistant Professor of Teaching in Sociology at UC Riverside, on a new publication in Cultural Sociology, co-authored with Wendy Weile Zhou! 🎉 The full article is available with open access: doi.org/10.1177/1749...

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Imagining “Us” and “Them”: Emotional Logics of Sovereignty and National Belonging among Chinese Youth - Weirong Guo, Wendy Weile Zhou, 2026

How do people emotionally imagine political others and the competing sovereignty claims they represent, and how are these imaginaries tied to different visions ...

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🌟 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐎𝐔! 🌟 We're launching a new Member Spotlight series, and we're looking for members to share their stories with our community! Share your new publications, job market news, research recruitment, grants, awards, talks, and more. How to submit: forms.gle/EB77NskEWEDH...

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

AAAS Social Science Caucus Council members recently held the first council meeting of the new academic year! ✨Consider becoming a paid member and joining this vibrant community✨ See more information on our website: sites.google.com/view/aaas-so...

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

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 🙌

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

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!

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.

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

A reminder to submit your session by 3/15!

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

The Showcase is scheduled for March 27, 2026 from 12:00-1:20pm ET / 9:00-10:20 PT. A flyer and zoom link will be shared in the coming weeks.

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

and Olivia Hu (Postdoctoral Fellow, Penn Program on Race, Science, and Society), "Interraciality as a Family Affair: An Intersectional Analysis of East Asian Immigrant Families' Responses to East Asian/Black Unions," and will be moderated by Qing Liu (SUNY Albany).

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Han Liu (Postdoctoral Fellow, UT San Antonio), "Residential Segregation in New Hispanic and Asian Destinations: The Effect of Spatial Connectedness to Traditional Gateways"

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

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:

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

If planning to attend the reception, please RSVP by March 27. Due to size constraints, entry will be limited to the first 25 registered participants. Plus ones may or may not be permitted to attend depending on available seating. You can RSVP, find commuting options, and see the dinner menu here:

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

The Caucus reception is scheduled for 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Side Street Inn Ala Moana (1225 Hopaka St, Honolulu, HI 96814). The reception is open to dues-paying SocSci Caucus members and includes dinner and one drink (soft drink or adult beverage) as part of your membership.

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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.

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Interested members should e-mail Stephen Cho Suh (ssuh@sdsu.edu) by March 15, 2026. The Mini-Program will be shared with the broader Caucus about a week before the conference start date.

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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.

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Please note that you must be a dues paying member to be included in the newsletter. Check your membership status or join by following instructions at our Caucus Website. If you have any questions re: membership, please contact your AAAS SocSci Caucus Treasurer at aaassocscitreasurer@gmail.com.

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

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...

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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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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Note that nominations are due 2/15. Please complete the form if you wish to run for any positions in our Caucus.

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Reminder to submit your proposal by 2/15 if you’re interested in participating in the research showcase workshop!

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Reminder to RSVP by 2/13 if you plan to attend our reception!

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Interested candidates should fill out the following form, including a brief self-introduction for the potential election. Self-nominations are due February 15. forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Serving on the council is an excellent way to meet other Asian Americanists in the social sciences and to help steer the future direction of the Caucus. If there are multiple people interested in a position (including current board members), then we will hold a short election in mid February 2026.

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

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.

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

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.

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

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.

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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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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

The Wednesday group is currently on hiatus and will return in late January. Those interested in joining the Wednesday group should email Xuemei Cao (xcao@bentley.edu) and Carolyn Choi (cc0645@princeton.edu).

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

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).

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

The workshop aims to support the development of current projects, strengthen connections within our community, and expand professional networks. If interested, please submit a title, 250-word abstract, and 100-word bio to our Research Coordinator, Qing Liu, at tliu20@albany.edu by February 15.

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

This workshop will give participants the opportunity to share and receive feedback on their work in an informal, supportive environment. The call is open to all graduate students, emerging scholars, and faculty whose research lies in Asian American Studies and the social sciences.

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

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.

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

The Council wishes everyone happy holidays! We look forward to seeing you all in the new year!

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Praise: "…a fascinating account of this multinational corporation's failure to adapt to the local context of Hong Kong. With detailed anthropological observation and ethnic insider perspective, it will dispel one's illusions about the happiest place on earth." ~Russell Jeung, AAS professor at SFSU

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Praise: "…Jenny Banh offers perceptive insights into not only how Hong Kong Disney falls short but also what Western and Asian cultures value in an engaging, accessible style." ~Kathy Merlock Jackson, coeditor of Disneyland and Culture

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Author: JENNY BANH is an associate professor of Asian American studies and anthropology at California State University, Fresno. She is the coeditor of Anthropology of Los Angeles: Place and Agency in an Urban Setting and American Chinese Restaurants: Society, Culture, and Consumption.

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

of an American culture-corporation's intentions, Hong Kong, China's government investment and Hong Konger audience, and the Hong Kong Chinese locale.[…]The situation poses special challenges for Disney's efforts to manage space, labor, and consumption to achieve local adaptation and business success

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

The book examines the attempt to transplant Disney's "happiest place on Earth" ethos to Hong Kong—with unhappy results. Focusing on the attempted localization/indigenization of this idea in a globalized transnational park, the book delves into the three-way dynamics…

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

The deadline has been extended to November 10. Submit your paper and nomination by the new deadline!

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Minwoo Jung @minwoojung.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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

Share your Story: Research on Immigrant Family Businesses

Did you grow up working in your family's motel, gas station, store, or other business?
This study explores how those early experiences shape the lives and careers of children of Gujarati immigrant business owners.

Who can participate?
• Adults who identify as children of Gujarati immigrant business owners

What's involved?
• A 1-2 hour confidential intervew over Zoom
• Receive a $10 Amazon gift card

Why join?
• Your story matters, help highlight the unique experiences of our South Asian community

Interested? Have questions?
Contact: Kajal Patel, Ph.D. Candidate
Email: klucpatel@gmail.com

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Three scholars (Bohyeong Kim, David Krolikoski, and Jinwon Kim) will share their experiences publishing (forthcoming) monographs with different academic presses and across diverse disciplines.

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

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.

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

The Director will bring strong quantitative and qualitative research experiences, the ability to work with large evolving datasets, and fluency across research methodologies. More information about the position can be found here: www.dsgco.com/search/21687...

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DSG Global

Asian American Federation Director of Research

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

They are responsible for driving the organizations research agenda, ensuring the creation of high-quality research products, and translating findings into actionable insights that further the organization's mission.

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AAAS Social Science Caucus @aaas-socsci.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

[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.

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