Professional organizations play a crucial role in a graduate student’s professional development and career preparation by offering access to valuable resources, networking opportunities, and cross-industry knowledge.
Membership in these organizations, including those that are thematically adjacent or different from a student's field of study, helps with staying informed about the latest research, trends, and best practices in their field, building meaningful professional relationships, gaining exposure to potential employers while also providing platforms to present their own work and receive constructive feedback. Additionally, professional organizations often offer career services, such as job boards, mentorship programs, and skill-building workshops.
If you know of an interdisciplinary professional organization that is not listed below, please email prodevgradstudies@uoregon.edu.
Organization Name
Description
Student Membership Price
Areas of Interest
AAAS American Association for the Advancement of Science
Dedicated to advancing science, engineering, and innovation.
$ 30
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Environmental Science, Health Sciences, Psychology, Social Science, Science Education
AERA American Educational Research Association
Strives to advance knowledge about education, to encourage scholarly inquiry related to education, and to promote the use of research to improve education and serve the public good.
$ 75
Data Science, DEI, Education, Linguistics, Psychology, Public Policy & Administration, Sociology,
AIS Association for Interdisciplinary Studies
Promotes and supports interdisciplinary teaching, research, and learning across diverse academic fields.
$ 30
Data Science, Education, Global Studies, Psychology, Public Policy & Administration, Sociology, Women's and Gender Studies
APA American Philosophical Association
Promotes the discipline and profession of philosophy, both within the academy and in the public arena
$ 40
Anthropology, Classics, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Law, Linguistics, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy & Administration, Women's and Gender Studies
APA American Psychological Association
Dedicated to advancing psychology as a science, profession, and means of promoting human well-being.
$ 67
Education, Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy, Neuroscience, Sociology
AASHE Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
Ideal for students interested in sustainability across academic or professional sectors.
Check with CPFM regarding institutional membership
Education, Environmental Studies, Public Policy & Administration, Law, Social Sciences, Sustainability
AOM Academy of Management
Serves as a hub for advancing knowledge, promoting research, and connecting professionals in organizational science and management.
$ 94
Business, Management, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Policy & Administration, Social Sciences, Sociology
CHER Consortium of Higher Education Researchers
Dedicated to advancing education for social justice through comparative and international research and collaboration.
€ 55 (~$ 62)
Anthropology, Area Studies, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, History, Geography, Global Studies, Political Science, Public Policy & Administration, Sociology, Women's and Gender Studies
CIES Comparative and International Education Society
Promotes cross-cultural understanding of education through comparative and international research, policy, and practice.
$ 50
Anthropology, Area Studies, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, History, Global Studies, Political Science, Public Policy & Administration, Sociology, Women's and Gender Studies
CSS Cognitive Science Society
Perfect for interdisciplinary researchers focused on the mind and intelligent systems.
$ 10 to $ 55
Anthropology, Computer Science, Data Science, Education, Linguistics, Neuroscience, Psychology
FEAST Association for Feminist Ethics and Social Theory
Dedicated to promoting feminist ethical perspectives on philosophy, moral and political life, and public policy that centers decolonized, intersectional, and interdisciplinary approaches.
$ 35
Anthropology, Communication, Data Science, Environmental Studies, Ethnic Studies, Geography, Global Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, Philosophy, Public Policy & Administration, Sociology, STEM Education, Women's and Gender Studies
HASTAC Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory (aka Haystack)
Extremely interdisciplinary, supports student-led projects and digital research. Ideal for those bridging humanities and tech/data.
Free
Data Science, Digital Humanities, Earth Science, Education, Human Physiology, Law, Philosophy, Public Policy & Administration
HDCA Human Development and Capability Association
Seeks to build an intellectual community around the ideas of human development and the capability approach, and relate these ideas to the policy arena.
$ 24
Anthropology, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, Geography, Global Studies, Law, Philosophy, Public Policy & Administration, Sociology, Women's and Gender Studies
IEEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Offers significant benefits for folks interested in interdisciplinary fields due to its focus on collaboration and innovation across a vast range of technical areas.
$ 16
Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Education, Law, Management, Mathematics, Public Policy & Administration
ISA International Studies Association
Provides access to a network of scholars, resources for research, funding opportunities, and professional development, all within a framework that encourages interdisciplinary approaches to international studies.
$ 55
Area Studies, Communication, Business, Economics, History, Global Studies, Political Science, Law, Sociology
NACADA Global Community for Advising Association
Dedicated to the support and professional development of academic advisors and those involved in student success and guidance in higher education.
$ 20
Counseling, Communication, Business, Education, English, Psychology
NAFSA Association of International Educators
Dedicated to advancing international education and fostering global exchange.
$ 99
Anthropology, Area Studies, Communication, Data Science, Education, Global Studies, Law, Linguistics, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy & Administration
NAGPS National Association of Graduate-Professional Students
Focuses on advocacy, leadership, and professional development for grad students.
$ 55
All disciplines
4S Society for Social Studies of Science
Dedicated to exploring how science, technology, and society shape each other.
$ 25
All disciplines