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What is NASSS?

NASSS is a national organization that brings together high school and middle school students passionate about the social sciences. We provide the first platform for students to explore disciplines including sociology, psychology, political science, economics, history, geography, anthropology, and philosophy through competitive academic events, community outreach, and leadership development.

What Does NASSS Offer?

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• Individual Essay Competitions - Compete in six academic disciplines, including sociology/anthropology, psychology, political science, philosophy, economics, and history/geography

• Debate Competitions - Sharpen your argumentation and public speaking skills through structured debate formats

• Team-Based Bowl Competitions - Collaborate with peers in knowledge-based team competitions that test your social science expertise

• Parliamentary Procedure Competitions - Develop leadership and organizational skills through formal parliamentary processes

• Policy Pitch Presentations - Present innovative policy solutions and develop your research and presentation abilities

• Club-Wide Competitions - Earn recognition for community engagement, civic advocacy, and event programming initiatives

• Regional and National Conferences - Attend annual conferences to network, learn, and compete with students nationwide

• Substantial Prize Opportunities - Win cash prizes and trophies

• Educational Resources - Access valuable materials and support to enhance your social science knowledge and competitive skills

How it Works:

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NASSS operates through local middle and high school chapters, each led by student officers and supervised by faculty advisors. Every chapter:

  • Engages in community outreach and service projects

  • Participates in regular educational activities beyond competition preparation

  • Host events like bake sales, awareness campaigns, debates, and field trips

  • Elects officers annually and report positions to the NASSS website

Chapter officers include:

  • (May be Co-filled) President: Overall chapter leadership and coordination

  • Vice President: Assists the President(s) and leads in their absence

  • Secretary: Records meetings and manages documentation

  • Treasurer: Handles finances and fundraising activities

  • Parliamentarian: Ensures proper meeting procedures and rule adherence

  • Prizes and Awards - Earn trophies and certificates across multiple competition categories

  • Six Competition Types - Essay, Debate, Bowl, Parliamentary Procedure, Policy Pitch, and Club-Wide events

  • Real-World Skills - Develop critical thinking, research, public speaking, and leadership abilities

  • Community Impact - Engage in meaningful service projects and civic advocacy campaigns

  • National Recognition - Compete at regional and national levels with prestigious awards

  • College Preparation - Build a standout resume with academic achievements and leadership experience

  • Team & Individual Options - Choose competitions that match your strengths and interests

  • Leadership Development - Serve as chapter or national officers to gain management experience

  • Networking - Connect with peers, advisors, and professionals nationwide

  • Civic Engagement - Learn democratic processes and policy analysis for informed citizenship

Why NASSS?

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