Since its inception, the social sciences at the University of Chicago have played a leading role in shaping disciplines through relentless methodological and theoretical innovation, all while influencing each other through a culture of vibrant intellectual exchange between the disciplines. MAPSS students at UChicago are encouraged to engage fully in the life of this scholarly community by enrolling in courses with PhD students, participating in our student-led workshops, and attending the numerous talks, seminars, and conferences that take place each year.