Linguistic Society of America

Heading to #LSA2027 in San Francisco? Book your hotel now! We do expect the room block to sell out this year. The LSA Annual Meeting takes place Weds-Sat, January 6-9, 2027 at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis. This year’s room rates are unbeatable – don't miss out! web.cvent.com/event/4c7180...

When membership costs less for lower-earning linguists, more people can join the conversation, access LSA publications, and advance the scholarship that supports the whole field. That's what income-based dues make possible. Join or renew today! www.lsadc.org/membership  #LSA #LinguisticsCommunity

On Tuesday, Nov 10, MIT’s Edward Gibson shares a simple view: syntax is just a set of dependency rules, shaped by how words depend on one another for meaning. Join us for this LSA Book Talk for Syntax: A Cognitive Approach! #LSA #BookTalk #Webinar www.lsadc.org/ev_calendar_...

We know income doesn't always tell the whole story. That's why LSA's new dues structure lets you choose the level that reflects YOUR reality -- taking into account caregiving costs, family, or anything else. You know your circumstances best. Renew today under the new model! www.lsadc.org/membership

The 2027 LSA Annual Meeting is closer than you think! We are excited to see you all January 6-9 at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis. Please take note! This year, the meeting takes place Wednesday to Saturday, instead of the usual Thursday to Sunday schedule. web.cvent.com/event/4c7180...

On Oct 27 at 4P ET, linguists at different career stages will have a conversation about applying for jobs amid anti-trans & anti-queer legislation, being visibly out in research & classrooms, finding community, & putting queer & trans issues at the center of our work. www.lsadc.org/ev_calendar_...

Are you a student, new graduate, or early in your career? Under the LSA's new income-based dues, if you make less than $100K, your membership just got more affordable, so you can stay connected to your field without the financial strain. Join or renew today! www.lsadc.org/membership  #Linguistics

Connect face-to-face with hundreds of linguists at #LSA2027! Exhibit in San Francisco and meet researchers, students, and potential hires at poster sessions, coffee breaks, and evening receptions. Reserve your spot early to lock in the best rates and prime locations. www.lsadc.org/exhibits-spo...

Big news: LSA membership is getting more equitable. October 1, dues will be income-based -- so your capacity to pay determines what you pay. More linguists, more voices, more community – no questions asked. Join or renew today! www.lsadc.org/membership   #LinguisticsCommunity #LSA #MembershipEquity

The last 10 years have seen a surge in scholarship that calls itself sociosyntax. What is sociosyntax? Join on Oct 28 at 7p ET for the LSA Presidential Research Forum, where Alicia Beckford Wassink moderates a conversation about the frameworks, findings, & methods. amr.ms/eacxqt

Registration for the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting is now open! This is the premier gathering of linguists and linguistics students from across the profession and around the world. Don’t miss out on early-bird pricing! Register by Nov 17 to receive the best rate. web.cvent.com/event/4c7180...

Demonstrate commitment to success by purchasing bulk student memberships! The beginning of the academic year is the perfect time to show your department’s commitment to their success. Providing an LSA membership through the bulk student membership is cost-effective. www.surveymonkey.com/r/H3MDWFH

Now available! Catch up on the most highly attended virtual event of the year - 'Weaponizing Language: Legislative, Judicial, and Linguistic Trickery" with Ila Nagar. Log into the LSA Resource Hub to access the recording. Not an LSA member? Join today to gain immediate access. www.lsadc.org

LEXING SIG Open Meeting  We invite members of the SIG & all parties interested in exploring employment opportunities in the industry, non-profit, & government sectors to attend. Highlights will include a sneak preview of LEXING events planned for the Annual Meeting. www.lsadc.org/ev_calendar_...

Meet hundreds of linguists face-to-face at #LSA2027! Exhibit in San Francisco and connect with researchers, students, and future hires during poster sessions, coffee breaks, and evening receptions. Book early for the best rates and locations. www.lsadc.org/exhibits-spo... #Exhibits #Sponsorships

SAVE THE DATE! We are excited to announce that The Linguistic Institute will return to the University of Oregon for 2027! This will build on the success of the 2025 Institute held there. There will be “a focus on dynamics across the timescales of processing, learning, and change.” Stay tuned!

We met our $100K Annual Fund goal for 2026! Thank you to everyone who donated. We are working to advance the discipline of linguistics, support linguistics students, build a “big tent” LSA, & bring insights & empirical findings of our discipline to policy makers. www.lsadc.org/content.asp?...

Meet the authors of these new books! Empanadas, Pupusas, and Greens on the Side: Language and Latinidad in the Nation's Capital by Amelia Tseng Ecological Perspectives on Language Endangerment and Loss by Salikoko Mufwene Syntax: A Cognitive Approach by Edward Gibson www.lsadc.org/calendar_lis...

Applications are open for the LSA Centennial Student Scholarship! Eligible undergraduate & graduate students can apply for travel support to attend the LSA Annual Meeting. Funding may also be used for childcare & other attendance-related expenses. Apply by: Aug 2 www.lsadc.org/content.asp?...

Join us for Weaponizing Language: Legislative, Judicial, and Linguistic Trickery with Ila Nagar, Associate Professor and Acting Chair, Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures, The Ohio State University. Wednesday, August 12, 2026 4–5p ET www.lsadc.org/ev_calendar_...

Travel funding opportunity for first-generation linguistics students! The LSA's FGAE Committee is offering a Travel Grant to help a first-generation student in linguistics attend the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Learn more and submit an application: www.lsadc.org/content.asp?...

Good news! The LEXING deadline has been extended. There's still time to submit your proposal for LEXING—the symposium for linguists working in industry, nonprofits, government, and beyond. Deadline: August 1, 2026 (11:59 PM PT) Learn more and submit your proposal: www.lsadc.org/lexing

Travel grant applications are open for the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting in San Francisco! Whether you're a student, early career, or established scholar, the LSA offers a variety of travel funding opportunities to help make attending the Annual Meeting more accessible. www.lsadc.org/content.asp?...

Today is the LAST day to submit your paper, poster, LEXING, or Five-Minute Linguist abstract for the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting before the extended deadline ends. Don't miss your chance to present your research & connect with colleagues from across the community. Submit today! www.lsadc.org/abstracts

Applications are open for the LSA Indigenous Scholarship Fund! The fund provides travel support for eligible members presenting at the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting and supports scholarship on Indigenous languages of the Americas and the American Pacific. Apply by Aug 2 www.lsadc.org/content.asp?...

Good news! The deadline to submit abstracts for the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting has been extended. You have 2 days left to submit your abstract—don't miss this opportunity to share your research with the linguistics community. Submit before the new deadline of July 9 at 11:59p! www.lsadc.org/abstracts

Need a little more time to submit? We've got good news! The submission deadline for the LSA Annual Meeting has been extended to July 9, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Whether you're planning to present a paper, poster, LEXING, or Five-Minute Linguist talk, there's still time to submit. www.lsadc.org/abstracts

Today is the FINAL day to submit your abstract for the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting! If you want to present a paper, poster, LEXING, or Five-Minute Linguist talk, now is the time to share your research with the linguistics community. Abstracts close TONIGHT, July 2, 11:59p PT. www.lsadc.org/abstracts

Only 2 days left to submit your abstract for the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting! Don't miss the chance to share your research with the linguistics community. We welcome submissions for papers, posters, LEXING, & Five-Minute Linguist. Submissions close July 2, 11:59 PM PT. www.lsadc.org/abstracts

Just 3 days left to submit your abstract for the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting! Whether you're proposing a paper, poster, LEXING presentation, or Five-Minute Linguist, this is your opportunity to share research with the linguistics community. Submissions due July 2, 11:59p PT. www.lsadc.org/abstracts

What happens when a linguistics program faces suspension amid enrollment & budget pressures? At Cleveland State University, faculty were facing just that situation. Learn how they did it! Join us on July 15! www.lsadc.org/ev_calendar_... #LSA #Webinar #Linguistics

Call for 5ML & LEXING Abstracts! Five-Minute Linguist - Explain your research to a general audience in just five minutes! Just you, your voice, and a ticking clock. LEXING is back! Share your work & highlight how linguistics is shaping the world outside academia. Due: July 2 www.lsadc.org/abstracts

The deadline to nominate for many 2027 LSA awards is quickly approaching! Nominations for numerous LSA awards are due by June 30, 2026, at 11:59p PT. Help recognize the people advancing our field & strengthening communities. Submit a nomination before the deadline! www.lsadc.org/content.asp?...

Just one week remains to submit your abstract for the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting in San Francisco! This is your opportunity to share your research with the linguistics community. Abstract submissions close July 2 at 11:59 PM PT. We look forward to seeing your work! www.lsadc.org/abstracts #LSA2027

Planning to attend the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting? Travel grants & scholarship opportunities are now accepting applications. These awards help to support students, early-career scholars, & others who may benefit from financial assistance to participate in the meeting. www.lsadc.org/content.asp?...

Have a paper or emerging idea you’d like to share with a wider audience? Join the JBLAC Webinar: What and How to Submit to JBLAC on June 26, from 6–7:30 P ET. Learn how to turn your ideas into publishable scholarship and see your voice as a contribution to the field. www.lsadc.org/ev_calendar_...

Submissions for the Linguistics in Practice Award are open! Established in 2025, this award recognizes linguists or teams whose work has made a meaningful impact on culture & society beyond academia through innovation, invention, or achievement. Deadline: June 30 www.lsadc.org/content.asp?...

Partner with LSA at the 2027 Annual Meeting! Connect with linguists, grad students, and more at the field’s premier gathering. As a sponsor or exhibitor, you'll gain valuable visibility, engagement, & direct access to people shaping the future of language science. www.lsadc.org/exhibits-spo...

Nominations for the LSA Kenneth L. Hale Award are now open! Presented since 2002, the award honors outstanding scholarship in the documentation of endangered or no longer spoken languages. Deadline: June 30, 2026 (11:59 PM PT) www.lsadc.org/kenneth_l_ha... #Linguistics #EndangeredLanguages

Planning to submit an organized session proposal? Be sure to have your proposal complete & in final form by June 12, 2026. Organized sessions may be on any linguistic topic that would be of interest to meeting attendees. www.lsadc.org/organized-se... #SubmitToday #LSA2027 #SanFrancisco #Linguistics

Applications are now open for the 2027 Elizabeth Dayton Award, which provides $500 in support for graduate students specializing in sociolinguistics to attend the LSA Annual Meeting. Apply by June 30, 2026 (11:59 PM PT). www.lsadc.org/elizabeth_da... #LSA2027 #Sociolinguistics #Award

LSA Fellows are current members recognized for their distinguished contributions to the advancement, generation, promotion, or dissemination of linguistic knowledge, practical applications of linguistics, or outstanding service to LSA. Nomination Deadline: July 31 www.lsadc.org/content.asp?...

Abstract submissions are now open for current & prospective LSA members for #LSA2027, taking place in San Francisco, Jan 6-9, 2027! This includes general, five-minute linguist, & LEXING submissions. Abstract submission window: June 3 – July 2, 2026 Deadline: 11:59p ET www.lsadc.org/abstracts

Want tips on writing a great abstract for the LSA Annual Meeting? Wondering where to submit if you work in industry? These sessions are a great way to prepare & get involved. June 9, 2p ET: Understanding the Abstract Review Process June 10, 6p ET: Learn about LEXING www.lsadc.org/calendar_lis...

Nominations are now open for the LSA Early Career Award! Instituted in 2010, the award recognizes scholars early in their careers who have made outstanding contributions to the field of linguistics. Due: June 30 at 11:59p PT Nominate an early-career linguist today! www.lsadc.org/early_career...

New PLSA articles are available! The Proceedings of the LSA showcases research presented at the LSA Annual Meeting. Explore the latest from #LSA2026 & discover new ideas across the field! This is just one of the perks of submitting an abstract for the LSA Annual Meeting! www.lsadc.org/plsa

Nominations for the Arnold Zwicky Award are now open! The award recognizes LGBTQ+ scholars and those whose linguistic work benefits the LGBTQ+ community. Deadline: June 30, 2026 Join the LSA today to submit a nomination! www.lsadc.org/arnold_zwick... #Linguistics #LGBTQInAcademia #LSA

Join the upcoming webinars from the LSA, featuring discussions on annual meeting submissions, professional development, leadership, and more. Whether you’re a student, researcher, educator, or professional, these events offer chances to learn & network! Register here: www.lsadc.org/calendar_lis...

Call for Organized Session Proposals for the 2027 LSA Annual Meeting is now open! Join fellow linguists in San Francisco in Jan 2027, by organizing a symposium, workshop, tutorial, or other format on topics that matter to the field and community. Deadline: June 5 www.lsadc.org/organized-se...

Celebrate leaders preserving and revitalizing languages with the Excellence in Community Linguistics Award! Since 2013, this award honors impactful work in language documentation and preservation for future generations. Deadline: June 30 Submit: lsadc.org/excellence_in_community_linguistics_award