The New England Sociological Association, often abbreviated as NESA, is a regional organisation committed to the improvement of
sociological research
Social research is a research conducted by social scientists following a systematic plan. Social research methodologies can be classified as quantitative and qualitative.
* Quantitative designs approach social phenomena through quantifiable ...
, teaching, and practice. With approximately 150 members throughout
New England
New England is a region comprising six states in the Northeastern United States: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. It is bordered by the state of New York to the west and by the Canadian provinces ...
and beyond, NESA provides a forum for the scholarly exchange of ideas, both contributing to and reflecting the most recent advances within the discipline of
sociology
Sociology is a social science that focuses on society, human social behavior, patterns of Interpersonal ties, social relationships, social interaction, and aspects of culture associated with everyday life. It uses various methods of Empirical ...
.
The association sponsors two conferences each year: a spring conference in April and a fall conference in November. The spring conference is centred on the presentation of original research, while the fall conference typically focuses on teaching and professional development.
Awards
The Apple Award recognises quality teaching within the discipline of sociology. It is typically presented at the annual fall conference, and the recipient is selected from nominations received from the membership by September 15.
The Sociologist of the Year Award recognises contributions to the discipline either through academic scholarship or through outstanding service to the broader community of sociologists, beyond the recipient's own academic department and institution. It is typically presented at the annual spring conference, and the recipient is selected from nominations received from the membership by January 15.
External links
NESA OnLine{{Webarchive, url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060424061845/http://web.bryant.edu/~nesa/ , date=2006-04-24
Sociological organizations
Organizations based in Massachusetts