Society for the Study of Occupation: USA

Society for the Study of Occupation: USA SSO:USA is a research society that strives to build the body of knowledge in occupational science to benefit humanity. Objectives:

1.

The society values:

collegiality;
collaboration;
critical discourse;
the development of researchers;
the application of knowledge within a variety of professions;
shared occupational experiences;
operating in ways that are open, transparent, fiscally responsible, and member and data-driven;
researchers, students, and practitioners;
members who are formally trai

ned in occupational science;
and members who are formally trained in other disciplines and whose work integrates well with occupational science. To form a national community of scholars to engage in the dynamic exchange of ideas to support the global discipline of occupational science.
2. To provide a forum to promote and disseminate research in occupational science to the public.
3. To foster cutting edge theory and research of occupation through the establishment of networks, resources, collaborations, and other identified supports.
4. To explore and expand the knowledge of occupation; the application of occupation to understanding of the human condition; and, to foster understanding the fundamental nature of occupation in health and well-being.
5. To study the interrelationship of the discipline of occupational science and the profession of occupational therapy
6. To address the quality of the occupational experience of participants in its events.

⏰Save the date for our first Summer Series for Scholars on July 30 at 2 Eastern.📈This conversation, moderated by Dr. Aar...
07/19/2026

⏰Save the date for our first Summer Series for Scholars on July 30 at 2 Eastern.

📈This conversation, moderated by Dr. Aaron Eakman, will explore how quantitative questions and data sets contribute to knowledge about occupation.

🔗A session link to join will be emailed to all current SSO members the day of the event!

Calling for members to join the legal committee! Learn and lead, get involved, and gain useful experience. Ssolegal@sso....
07/08/2026

Calling for members to join the legal committee! Learn and lead, get involved, and gain useful experience. [email protected] with questions!

Over the last year, a task force commissioned by the SSO:USA the Research Committee conducted a multi-phase development ...
07/06/2026

Over the last year, a task force commissioned by the SSO:USA the Research Committee conducted a multi-phase development process with input and refinement from SSO:USA membership. Following this development process, four distinct priorities were presented to Board and formally adopted in Spring 2026. 

These four research priorities are mutually influencing and reflect member values and beliefs for best advancing the activities and mission of the Society.

Research priorities will be applied across the Society’s activities including the annual Research Conference abstract review criteria, conference themes, and presentation tracks, as well as review criteria for the student research grant, future SSO:USA funding mechanisms, and topical material for the Summer Series for Scholars.

More information can be found at sso-usa.net

It’s time to plan for the silent auction…And if you are making something by hand this year, it might be time to begin! 👐...
06/30/2026

It’s time to plan for the silent auction…And if you are making something by hand this year, it might be time to begin! 👐🏾
All donations are helpful, will get you added to the donors list for the year, and support student research!
(The simple donation form link is in the bio to help organizers- thank you.)

The 2026 SSO:USA Pre-Conference Research Institute (PCRI) will be given by Dr. Beth Pyatak, PhD, OTR/L, CDCES, LRC, FAOT...
06/22/2026

The 2026 SSO:USA Pre-Conference Research Institute (PCRI) will be given by Dr. Beth Pyatak, PhD, OTR/L, CDCES, LRC, FAOTA, who directs the Lifestyle Redesign for Chronic Conditions research lab at USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy.

This session will combine didactic segments, small group discussion, and hands-on workshopping. Participants will have opportunities to apply these ideas to their own areas of scholarship, with attention to the audiences they must engage, including community members, clinicians, collaborators, reviewers, and funders. This session is intended for occupational science students and scholars seeking to move their work toward applied impact while preserving strong conceptual grounding in occupation.

Registration link in bio!

Don’t miss the 2026 Ruth Zemke Lecture in Occupational Science by Dr. Khalilah Robinson Johnson: “Reclaiming Rigor, Reim...
06/18/2026

Don’t miss the 2026 Ruth Zemke Lecture in Occupational Science by Dr. Khalilah Robinson Johnson:
“Reclaiming Rigor, Reimagining Relevance: Black Feminist Thought, Critical Disability, and the Stories We Tell About Occupation“

Conference registration is at the link in our bio!

🚨Early registration is now open! 🚨Conference registration and a schedule overview are available via QR or at the link in...
06/11/2026

🚨Early registration is now open! 🚨

Conference registration and a schedule overview are available via QR or at the link in our bio.

Registration includes the 2026 Zemke Lecture, a wide range of research presentations, student scholarship, a chance to bid at the silent auction, breakfasts, celebration, dinner, receptions, and so much more!

Hoping you will join us this fall in Portland for our annual conference!
06/05/2026

Hoping you will join us this fall in Portland for our annual conference!

Hey! Here's a free opportunity to learn more about occupational science! Our favourite topic! Thanks to our friends at ...
05/15/2026

Hey! Here's a free opportunity to learn more about occupational science! Our favourite topic! Thanks to our friends at University!

Attend courtesy of SSO:USA! To claim, contact membership@sso.usa-net. First-come basis (priority to members), tickets a...
04/01/2026

Attend courtesy of SSO:USA! To claim, contact [email protected]. First-come basis (priority to members), tickets are limited!


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