SAS 2026

March 12-14, 2026
Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Welcome to the Society for Affective Science

The Society for Affective Science is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering basic and applied research in the variety of fields that study affect broadly defined. To achieve this goal, we hold conferences annually to showcase research drawn internationally from psychology, medicine, neuroscience, computer science, law, economics, anthropology, linguistics, sociology, business, political science and other related fields.

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SAS Student Committee Application is Now Open

Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 Society for Affective Science Student Committee (SASSC) leadership positions! Those who wish to run should submit their application by Sunday, May 11th, at 11:59 pm (your local time). The election will open on Tuesday, May...

Statement on Science

Dear Members, Affective science has long played a crucial role in shaping our understanding of emotion, mental and physical health, decision-making, and social behavior. Yet, as our field continues to expand its impact, science itself faces growing challenges...

SAS Past President receives PECASE award

Congratulations to SAS Past President, Maital Neta on recently receiving the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). This is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their...

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