The Linguistic Society of America was founded in 1924 to advance the scientific study of language. LSA plays a critical role in supporting and disseminating linguistic scholarship both to professional linguists and to the general public. An interest in language remains the only requirement for membership. Find out more about the many ways that members and linguists can get more involved in advancing the scientific study of language. Whether you want to share your research, join a special committee, or take action on a policy issue, the LSA welcomes your involvement.