New England Sociological Association

Established in the year 1970, NESA was initially named as Massachusetts Sociological Association. It is committed to promote the sociological research, education and practice.  In encompasses around 150 members with most of them from New England and also others. It enables the members and its annual congress attendees a scholarly exchange of ideas, reflecting the newest advances in the discipline. It hosts, Spring Conference in April and in the month of November hosts the Fall Conference. Spring conference focuses on original research enhancement and the fall one focuses on teaching and professional development. In the Fall conference, NESA sponsors the Apple Award, which identifies quality teaching in the science. The recipient is selected from nominations obtained from the members by September 15. The Sociologist of the Year Award makes the best sociologist stand apart who enrich the discipline beyond their institution level. Typically, this is presented in the Annual Spring conference and the recipient is selected amongst the nominees applying before January 15.