A community of U-M social scientists studying Southeast Asia.

Welcome to the Southeast Asia in Social Science Group (SASS) at the University of Michigan! U-M is home to a vibrant community of social science researchers who work on Southeast Asia. The objective of SASS is to be a space where related graduate students and faculty; and anyone from or interested in working on the region; can share ideas, experiences, and opportunities — while making new friends along the way. Since its start in 2022, SASS has been generously funded by Michigan’s Center for Southeast Asian Studies.