PARTICIPATE IN THE FOLLOWING:
Join OSA and attend the conference.
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Keynote speaker
Present a paper! (Interdisciplinary papers are accepted!)
Student poster competition.
Student essay competition.
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It can be lonely being a sociologist in Oklahoma. Come reconnect with the community.
PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
We invite research papers from all disciplines, including those with an interdisciplinary focus. Any research related to social interaction, social movements, social problems, social institutions, or related topics is welcome. Please submit a paper abstract (250 words max) or panel proposal at the link below no later than October 2nd 2026.
UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATEÂ STUDENT POSTER PRESENTATION CONTEST
Student poster presentations of original empirical research*
Awards for the top three student posters will be given:
First place: $75.00
Second place: $50.00
Third place: $25.00
All contest participants must pre-register for the conference. Students who attend and present posters in person will be reimbursed for conference registration fees.
* Graduate and undergraduate students are invited to participate. Posters co-authored by faculty are not eligible.
Please sign up for poster contest no later than October 2nd 2026.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTÂ ESSAY CONTEST
OSA invites essays that address the question: How does the sociological perspective contribute to reimagining the future of Individuals, families, and communities?
The sociological imagination was proposed by C. Wright Mills in 1959 to illuminate the relationship between an individual's experience and the individual's social context. Over the last 65 years, sociologists have been exploring the impact of culture, social structure, and historical events on the lives and life chances of members. How do we (or how should we) use this knowledge to reimage individuals, families, and communities in our society?
Essays should be between 600-800 words and should cite at least two credible, empirical research sources for consideration. Students do not have to attend the conference to enter the contest, but attendance is encouraged. Please submit your essay no later than October 2nd 2026.
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Awards for the top three essays will be given:
First place: $75.00
Second place: $50.00
Third place: $25.00
2026 Conference Program Committee
OSA 2026 President:
Jericho R. McElroy, Ph.D.
Teaching Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology
Oklahoma State University
OSA 2026 Treasure:
Sarah V. Fry, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
School of Arts & Sciences
Northwestern Oklahoma State University​