named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award
Honors scholars who have made sustained outstanding research contributions to discourse processing and text analysis, including mentorship and leadership in the field
Jason Albrecht Outstanding Young Scientist Award
Recognizes an outstanding conference presentation based on a doctoral dissertation, honoring the memory of Jason Albrecht
Tom Trabasso Young Investigator Award
Recognizes early-career researchers who received their PhD within the last 10 years and have made significant contributions to the field
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
- Administer research funding and grantsSecures and manages external grant funding for research initiatives, including approximately $6.4 million for disciplinary reading research.
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Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
- Host annual conferences for researchers in text and discourseOrganizes and hosts annual scientific meetings, including the 36th Annual Conference in July 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina, to support research dissemination and professional development in the field.
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
- Oversee and publish the journal Discourse ProcessesDesignates and manages Discourse Processes as the official journal of the Society, publishing research eight times per year and providing online access to members.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Provide membership benefits including journal access and reduced conference feesOffers members reduced registration fees for annual meetings and online access to the journal Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences (PIBBS) as part of membership.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognize scholarly contributions through awards and fellowshipsConfers the Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award, the Tom Trabasso Young Investigator Award, the Jason Albrecht Outstanding Young Scientist Award, and a fellowship program to honor sustained and early-career achievements in discourse processing and text analysis.
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Professional Conference Support 1 activity
- Support diversity and inclusion through travel awardsProvides the Equity and Diversity in Text and Discourse Travel Award to support participation in Society activities by underrepresented scholars.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Conduct and publish scholarly research in discourse processing and text analysisConducts and disseminates extensive research on topics including epistemic cognition, multiple document literacy, narrative processing, reading as problem solving, language use, and cognitive foundations of literacy, resulting in hundreds of publications, books, and grant-funded projects.
- Consolidate research and enhance communication among interdisciplinary researchers in discourse processingFacilitates the integration and dissemination of research in discourse processing by fostering communication and collaboration among interdisciplinary scholars.
- Support education and professional development in discourse processing and text analysisAdvances the training and career growth of current and emerging researchers in the field of discourse processing and text analysis through structured programs and institutional leadership.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$128K
Contributions & grants$27K21%
Program service revenue$50K39%
Investment income$240%
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expenses
Total expenses$136K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$3K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$348K
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Net assets$348K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue -5.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY SMITH | TREASURER | 5 | $2K |
| SCOTT HINZE | SECRETARY | 5 | $2K |
board members · 7
- ALEXANDRA LIST — DIRECTOR
- ALEXIA GALATI — DIRECTOR
- ANNE HELDER — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER WILEY — DIRECTOR
- KATHRYN MCCARTHY — DIRECTOR
- RAYMOND MAR — DIRECTOR
- SARAH CARLSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- APA Partner — Collaborates on the publication of Technology, Mind, and Behavior, where Dr. McNamara serves as founding editor.
- Arizona State University Partner — Hosts Dr. McNamara's research and development of intelligent tutoring systems and NLP tools.
- Arizona State University Partner — Hosts board member Rod Roscoe on the governing board of The Society for Text and Discourse
- Association for Psychological Science Network — Organization with which the Society for Text and Discourse shares affiliated fellows.
- Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Language and Literacy Partner — Organization directed by Anne Britt at Northern Illinois University focused on language and literacy research.
- Discourse Processes Network — Official journal of the Society for Text and Discourse
- Discourse Processes Network — Official journal of the Society for Text and Discourse.
- Equity and Diversity in Text and Discourse Travel Award Partner — Initiative established by the Society to support diverse participation in its conference and journal activities.
- Erasmus University Rotterdam Partner — Host institution of recognized contributor Rolf Zwaan.
- Federation of Associations of Behavioral and Brain Sciences Partner — Collaborates to provide members with access to the journal Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences (PIBBS).
- French National Center for Scientific Research Partner — Host institution where Jean-François Rouet serves as a senior research scientist.
- Fulbright Foundation Partner — Alumnus of the Fulbright Foundation, indicating prior affiliation or support.
- Georgia State University Partner — Hosts board members Sarah Carlson and Kathryn McCarthy on the governing board of The Society for Text and Discourse
- Jason Albrecht Partner — Memorializes Jason Albrecht, a promising young researcher in text and discourse, through the Jason Albrecht Outstanding Young Scientist Award.
- Leiden University Partner — Hosts board member Anne Helder on the governing board of The Society for Text and Discourse
- Northern Illinois University Partner — Host institution where Anne Britt is a Board of Trustee Professor and director of the Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Language and Literacy.
- Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Partner — Collaborates through leadership in expert groups for literacy studies.
- Pennsylvania State University Partner — Hosts board members Matt McCrudden and Alexandra List on the governing board of The Society for Text and Discourse
- University of Illinois at Chicago Partner — Hosts board member Jennifer Wiley on the governing board of The Society for Text and Discourse
- University of Minnesota Partner — Hosts board members Laura Allen and Panayiota Kendeou on the governing board of The Society for Text and Discourse
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte Partner — Hosts board member Alexia Galati on the governing board of The Society for Text and Discourse
- University of Poitiers Partner — Co-host of the Center for Research on Cognition and Learning (CeRCA) with CNRS.
- University of Poitiers Partner — Hosts board member Jean-Francois Rouet on the governing board of The Society for Text and Discourse
- University of Valencia Partner — Hosts board member Raquel Cerdán on the governing board of The Society for Text and Discourse
- York University Partner — Hosts board member Raymond Mar on the governing board of The Society for Text and Discourse
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Adaptive and Game-Based Learning to Improve Literacy Outcomesmethodology: adaptive_instructionBy identifying malleable cognitive and instructional factors and developing adaptive tutoring systems and game-based learning tools, the organization improves reading comprehension and writing quality because personalized, engaging instruction responds to individual learner needs and increases motivation and practice efficacy.
- Equity and Inclusion through Structural and Cultural Interventionsmethodology: equity-in-researchBy implementing targeted awards, addressing systemic factors (e.g., race, gender, disability), and promoting cultural humility and social justice, the organization advances equity in research because these practices reduce barriers to participation and foster a more representative and ethically grounded research community.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration as Research Acceleratormethodology: interdisciplinary_collaborationBy fostering international and interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, the organization advances the field of discourse processing and text analysis because cross-domain integration enables the consolidation of knowledge, methodological innovation, and broader theoretical development.
- Open Science and Replication to Strengthen Research Integritymethodology: open-scienceBy promoting open science and replication practices, the organization enhances the rigor and cumulative progress of research in text and discourse because transparency and reproducibility improve validity, trust, and scientific accountability.