This year’s theme is: Revisiting Democracy: Facts, Fears and Myths about the Threats to American Democracy
| CALL FOR SESSION ORGANIZERS |
Deadline: February 1, 2026
Please submit your session no later than February 1, 2026. Send your ideas for organizing a session to mssaprogramchair@midsouthsoc.org. Include a brief description (and a working title if you have one), type of session, whether you would prefer an online or in-person session, and your contact information. I eagerly anticipate collaborating with you to create a successful and inspiring conference!
Types of Sessions:
Panel Session: A discussion focused on a particular topic guided by a group of expert panelists.
Paper Session: 3-5 individuals present their research followed by a Q&A session.
Poster Session: Individual presenters display a poster version of their research and provide a brief description to viewers.
Roundtable: Conducted at a round table, intended to bring together individuals interested in a particular topic to discuss ideas, ongoing research, or ask questions.
Workshop: Directed sessions with the goal of participatory learning.
Coming Soon: Submit your paper using our Online Portal.
| MSSA Membership and Conference Registration |
All conference presenters (including virtual-only presenters) must have an active MSSA membership AND register for the meeting at the time of conference, or pay the non-member registration rate, unless given special permission by the Executive Office.
See MSSA Membership Rate Structure for membership pricing.
Join or renew your membership and register for the conference using our Online Portal.
| Hotel Information |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville Address: 800 Monroe Street, Huntsville, Alabama, 35801 Phone: (256) 539-7373 |
Block Rate Booking Information Information coming soon. |
| Conference Registration Rates |
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Early Registration |
Late Registration |
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2026 Regular Meeting Registration |
$120.00 |
$150.00 |
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2026 Emeritus Meeting Registration |
$120.00 |
$150.00 |
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2026 Joint Meeting Registration |
$120.00 |
$150.00 |
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2026 Non Member Meeting Registration |
$155.00 |
$185.00 |
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2026 Graduate Student Meeting Registration |
$70.00 |
$100.00 |
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2026 Undergraduate Student Meeting Registration |
$55.00 |
$85.00 |
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2026 Sponsored Undergraduate Registration |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |