Field school
Submitted 16 December 2022 by Amy Scott
We are now accepting applications for the 2023 UNB Bioarchaeology Field School. As the only bioarchaeology-focused field school currently offered in Canada, this unique opportunity allows students to excavate an 18th century cemetery at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. Due to rapid and ongoing coastal erosion, our excavation …
Course
Submitted 13 December 2022 by Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno
Registration is open for Transmitting Science course “Introduction to Machine Learning with R”
AAPA members …
Submitted 3 December 2022 by Sarah A Lacy
The Neanderthal Crossroads Project is the first Middle Paleolithic field school in the Balkan region and we are holding our second field season in summer 2023. Students will get the opportunity to learn surface survey and trench excavation techniques at a Middle Paleolithic archaeological site, Uzun Mera, as well as …
Announcement
Submitted 1 December 2022 by Lauren Schroeder
Are you an early career researcher (postdoctoral scholar, lecturer, or Assistant Professor)? Do you have a research idea that requires funding? Consider applying for a Cobb Professional Development Grant! Completed applications must be received by Lauren Schroeder ([email protected]) on or before January 16, 2023. Follow the link for …
Submitted 28 November 2022 by Giovanna Vidoli
This hands-on course introduces participants to human osteology and bone biology. The course offers an in-depth study of human skeletal remains, including fragmentary remains and dentition. Participants will also be exposed to non-human osseous materials. Daily quizzes will help participants track their progress and apply their knowledge. The course is …
Submitted 21 November 2022 by Leslea Hlusko
Every year, AABA recognizes colleagues in Biological Anthropology who passed away since our last annual meeting. If you know of a colleague who should be recognized, my sincerest condolences. In order to make sure that your colleague is recognized during the the Annual Business Meeting could you please fill out …
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.
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, …
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 …
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