Social Sciences

Social Scientists are professionals dedicated to researching and understanding human society, behavior, and institutions using systematic, often empirical, methods across fields such as sociology, anthropology, economics, and political science.

Sociologists are experts who systematically study the patterns, structures, and meanings within social life, forming a global academic community that advances understanding of societies through research, teaching, and public discourse.

Science and Technology Studies (STS) is an interdisciplinary academic community that investigates how science, technology, and society shape one another. It brings together scholars from sociology, history, anthropology, and philosophy to critically analyze scientific practices and technological change.

Environmental Science is a multidisciplinary field and community focused on understanding the complex interactions between natural systems and human activity, aiming to monitor, protect, and sustain the environment. Its practitioners blend diverse scientific approaches, activism, and policy work to address ecological challenges worldwide.

The History of Science community explores the evolution of scientific ideas, practices, and institutions throughout history, employing specialized research methods and interpretive approaches. Scholars in this field analyze not only the progression of scientific knowledge but also its cultural, social, and political contexts.

Open Science is a global movement advocating for transparency, accessibility, and collaboration in scientific research by promoting open data, open-access publishing, and the use of open-source tools.

Religious Studies Scholars are academics and researchers dedicated to the systematic and critical study of religion across cultures and time periods, focusing on comparative, historical, and theoretical approaches.

Psychology Majors are undergraduate students specializing in psychology who form tight-knit academic communities characterized by shared jargon, collaborative study, and distinctive academic rituals.

International Relations (IR) is a global discipline and professional community dedicated to understanding and analyzing the interactions between states, international organizations, and non-state actors on the world stage.

Psychologists are professionals dedicated to understanding mental processes and human behavior through research, assessment, and therapeutic practice. They form a distinct community defined by specific training, ethical standards, and a commitment to evidence-based approaches.

Philosophy of Science is a specialized community dedicated to examining the foundations, methods, and implications of scientific inquiry, with its own societies, journals, and shared language.

Development Economics is a community of economists, practitioners, and researchers focused on understanding and advancing economic growth, reducing poverty, and shaping policy in low- and middle-income countries. Members engage in specialized research methods, fieldwork, and global collaboration distinct from general economics.