Membership

The International Complexity Research Association for Social Sciences (ICRASS) is a new professional organization for the community of complexity enthusiasts, thinkers, and scholars. We invite you to become a founding member of our organization.

Advantages to Becoming a Founding Member: As a founding member, you will:

• have voice in shaping the direction, mission, and governance of ICRASS during its formative stage;

• be publicly recognized as a founding member of ICRASS on our website in perpetuity;

• help ensure the successful launch and sustainability of the organization; 

• establish a network of like-minded scholars within complexity and social sciences; 

• receive membership coverage through April 2027, regardless of when you pay your dues.

Responsibilities of the Founding Member: As a founding member, you can expect your responsibilities to include:

• Serving on an ICRASS sub-committees

• Engaging with ICRASS community and events

• Sharing the ICRASS mission and vision

• Inviting complexity-minded people to become ICRASS members

Payment of your annual founding membership dues for May 2026 - April 2027: Founding membership dues will help us pay initial start up costs, including reserving a website domain, establishing a bank account, social media presence, and initiation costs in becoming a 401(c)(3). Regardless of when you pay your membership dues, you will not have to renew your membership until April of 2027.

FOUNDING MEMBER Dues Amount: Although the renewal of your dues in April 2027 are expected to be higher than this initial offering, these dues will allow you to use “founding member” wherever you discuss your involvement with this organization.

• $20 (USD) for non-graduate students* (i.e. Faculty, Researchers, Industry Professionals, Retirees)

• $10 (USD) for graduate students* 

*Please Note: This is a minimum amount. You are also welcome to contribute more to help ICRASS in its mission.

Founding Member Payment Deadline: September 1, 2026

Please complete the Registration Form and include your name and "Founding Membership Dues 2026" in your payment reference. Should you choose not to become a founding member at this time, you will have an opportunity to become an ICRASS general member starting September 2nd 2026 at a higher rate.

Membership Fee Structure (Beginning September 2, 2027)

• Regular Membership $70

• Student Membership $30

Limited waivers available for developing nations.

Thank you for your commitment to ICRASS and the field of complexity research. Should you have any questions, please contact Dr. Emma Bullock at exb051@shsu.edu

The ICRASS Membership Committee

Laura Slay (Committee Chair) 

Associate Professor

East Texas A&M University, USA

Daryn Dever

Assistant Professor

University of Florida, USA

Sharon Woodill

Associate Lecturer

University of Central Florida, USA

Cheryl Poth

Professor

University of Alberta, Canada

Bruce Graham

Graduate Student

NC State University, USA