Announcement
Submitted 17 November 2022 by Rob O'Malley
December 7, 2022, 5:30 – 7:00pm ET Washington, DC & Virtual
https://sciencereligiondialogue.org/events/december-dialogues-sex-gender-identity/
Conversations about identity can be particularly challenging when they intersect with biology, culture (including faith), and lived experience. In the current social and political moment, many people are seeking a richer understanding of sex and gender, drawing on …
Submitted 17 November 2022 by Lindsay Hunter, UC San Diego/Salk Center for Academic Research & Training in Anthropogeny
CARTA presents, “Imagining the Future of Anthropogeny”
FREE & ONLINE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2022 (12:00–4:30 …
Submitted 12 November 2022 by Steve Leigh
Dear representatives of museum and scientific organizations,
The National NAGPRA Program is reaching out to you concerning the recently published proposed rule to amend the NAGPRA implementing regulations at 43 CFR Part 10 (87 FR 63202, Oct. 18, 2022) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/10/18/2022-22376/native-american-graves-protection-and-repatriation-act-systematic-process-for-disposition-and). The Department is committed to proactively working with …
AABA
Submitted 9 November 2022 by Amy Rector
The AABA Task Force for Ethical Study of Human Remains is focused on developing a roadmap for determining what constitutes ethical study and disposition of human remains and biological samples with consent when research is warranted. This roadmap is to be based on the desires and attitudes of descendant communities …
Submitted 4 November 2022 by Kristi Lewton
What can genetic ancestry tell us about our ancestors and disease risk? How might it influence the ways people identify themselves and communities? What are the promises and pitfalls of commercializing genetic ancestry technologies? This month, the American Association of Biological Anthropologists (AABA) is partnering with the American Association of …
Submitted 4 November 2022 by Chelsey Juarez
Are you planning to attend #AABA2023? Are you an undergraduate or graduate student member? Apply for a Pollitzer Student Travel Award today! The essay prompt is now posted, and submissions are due on January 1, 2023.
Field school
Submitted 2 November 2022 by Emily Schach
The Contisuyo Archaeological Lab School in Peru will provide students valuable experience studying abroad and conducting bioarchaeological and archaeological research. This program provides anthropology and archaeology majors an opportunity to earn 6 credits toward their major in a foreign country. The program gives students laboratory experience in artifact handling, conservation, …
Course
Submitted 24 October 2022 by Dr. Tanya Peckmann
Online course (Jan -April 2023)
ANTH 3472 Forensic Skeletal Analysis A detailed analysis of the human skeleton aimed at creating profiles of decedents (i.e. estimation sex, of age at death, biological affinity, stature, trauma, and pathologies) and understanding circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Dr. Tanya Peckmann Professor Department of Anthropology Saint …
Submitted 13 October 2022 by Rebecca Ferrell
The NSF Biological Anthropology Program has published two solicitations:
Revised Doctoral Dissertation solicitation: https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/biological-anthropology-program-doctoral
New Senior research solicitation (previously there was not a solicitation, just a program description): https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/biological-anthropology-program-senior-research
The next submission window will be January 16-26, 2023 for both DDRIG and Senior competitions.
If you plan to submit a …
Submitted 7 October 2022 by Charles Egeland
We invite applications for the 2023 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Paleoanthropology Field School. This program will provide young scholars with an exceptional study abroad experience at one of the world’s premier paleoanthropological sites: Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. The site was made famous by the excavations of Mary and Louis …
Submitted 5 October 2022 by Lauren Schroeder
Are you an early career member of AABA less than 4 years out from earning your PhD? Want to get more involved with AABA? Apply to be the next Early Career Liaison to the Executive Committee! Applications are being accepted until October 17, 2022. Contact Lauren Schroeder ([email protected]) for more …
Submitted 19 September 2022 by Leslea Hlusko
Annual Meeting Dates: Reno: April 19-22, 2023
Online: April 3-7, 2023
Join us on social media at #AABA2023
Submit an abstract by October 17, 2022
Submitted 19 September 2022 by Leslea J Hlusko
This year, we will be holding a special election for AABA Treasurer to replace the current Treasurer, Graciela Cabana, who has taken on a new role as Yearbook of Biological Anthropology Co-Editor (with Sheela Athreya). The standard term is four years, although this election will cover only the two years …
Submitted 28 June 2022 by Graciela Cabana & Sheela Athreya, Editors-in-Chief
The Yearbook of Biological Anthropology invites applications for Associate Editors to serve for the 2023-2028 …
Submitted 8 June 2022 by Trudy Turner
The American Journal of Biological Anthropology (AJBA) is looking for a new editor …
Submitted 25 May 2022 by Raquel Sanz Barrio
Application deadline extended to June 9th, 2022, 6:00 pm (Paris, France time)
The French Institutes for Advanced Study Fellowship Programme offers 10-month fellowships in the six Institutes of Aix-Marseille, Loire Valley (Orléans-Tours), Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes and Paris. It welcomes applications from high-level international scholars to develop their innovative research projects …
Conference
Submitted 19 May 2022 by Leslea J Hlusko
18th International Symposium on Dental Morphology 3rd Congress of International Association of Paleodontology
We are planning the 18th ISDM together with the 3rd meeting of the International Association for Paleodontology (IAPO) as a face-to-face event at the Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, August …
Submitted 23 April 2022 by Lindsay Hunter
CARTA presents, “Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes” FREE & ONLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2022 (12-4:30 p.m., …
Submitted 21 April 2022 by Nicholas V. Passalacqua
Western Carolina University is offering a one week continuing education class on forensic archaeology from 20-24 June 2022 in Cullowhee, NC.
This course is geared toward graduate students, although advanced undergraduates and other professionals are very welcome.
Participants will learn forensic archaeology search and recovery methods and work in small …
Submitted 13 April 2022 by Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno
Registration is open for the online course (synchronous) Introduction to Photogrammetry
AAPA members have 20 …
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