On November 2, 2024 the National Institute presented the third in a series of webinars entitled "What's at Stake: Expert Perspectives on the 2024 Election," hosted by Professor Anthea Butler of the University of Pennsylvania. In this episode, Professor Fredrick Harris of Columbia University discusses the recent polling of the 2024 election cycle, paying attention to the groups not often polled during election cycles as well as the usefulness of polling and what it can and can’t measure.

On October 9, 2024 the National Institute presented the second of a series of webinars entitled "What's at Stake: Expert Perspectives on the 2024 Election," hosted by Professor Anthea Butler of the University of Pennsylvania. In this episode, Professor Tobias Wolff of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School discusses his work and research on how abortion, LGBTQ issues, gender, and sexuality play a role in defining the 2024 election cycle from a legal perspective.

On September 25, 2024 the National Institute presented the first of a series of webinars entitled "What's at Stake: Expert Perspectives on the 2024 Election," hosted by Professor Anthea Butler of the University of Pennsylvania. In this episode, Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat of New York University discusses her book Strongmen and identifies the threats to American democracy that are at stake in the 2024 election cycle.

Please join Trustees, Members, and Young Friends of the National Institute of Social Sciences for an evening of cocktails, conversation, and networking.

Please join us as we host a series of educational webinars focused on the upcoming general election in the United States. The series brings together subject matter experts in one-on-one conversations about various political and social issues at stake in this year’s election cycle, which is shaping up to be one of the most dramatic, momentous, and consequential in years. Moderated by Professor Anthea Butler of the University of Pennsylvania.

The Grants Committee of the National Institute of Social Sciences has selected seven doctoral candidates in the social sciences as the joint winners of its 2024 Dissertation Grant competition.

You are cordially invited to the 110th Annual Gold Medal Gala, honoring Ken Burns, David Remnick, and Bryan Stevenson. This event will take place live in person on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 6:00 to 9:30 pm Eastern Time at the Metropolitan Club in New York City.

Tickets and tables are limited. Reserve your spot today!

The National Institute of Social Sciences is delighted to announce David Remnick, journalist, author, and Editor of The New Yorker, as one of the 2024 Honorees for its Gold Honor Medal for distinguished service to society and humanity. Mr. Remnick and the other Honorees will be celebrated at the 110th Gold Medal Gala, which will be held in person in New York City on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

The National Institute of Social Sciences is delighted to announce documentarian and filmmaker Ken Burns as one of the 2024 Honorees for its Gold Honor Medal for distinguished service to society and humanity. Mr. Burns and the other Honorees will be celebrated at the 110th Gold Medal Gala, which will be held in person in New York City on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

The Board of Trustees is pleased and proud to welcome four new distinguished members to the Advisory Council of the National Institute of Social Sciences.

The National Institute of Social Sciences is delighted to announce Bryan Stevenson, Founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, as one of the 2024 Honorees for its Gold Honor Medal for distinguished service to society and humanity. Mr. Stevenson and the other Honorees will be celebrated at the 110th Gold Medal Gala, which will be held in person in New York City on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

The Board of Trustees and Officers of the National Institute of Social Sciences are saddened to inform you of the death of recent Gold Medal Honoree Dr. James H. Simons. Dr. Simons passed away on May 10, 2024 in New York City. He was 86 years old.

The National Institute of Social Sciences is pleased to invite nominations for its 2024 Dissertation Grants Program. NISS Dissertation Grants are designed to support outstanding Ph.D. students who need additional resources to complete doctoral work that promises to significantly advance their fields of study.

The 110th Annual Gold Medal Gala, the signature event of the National Institute’s calendar, will take place live in person at The Metropolitan Club in New York City on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 6:00 to 9:30 pm Eastern Time.

Learn more here.