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Act now on the EPA’s proposed rule that limits the science that can form the basis of public policy
Leslie Aiello
The following is from Rush Holt, the Chief Executive Officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is requesting the AAPA (as[...]
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Mortuary archaeology and bioarchaeology field school in Iran
Joanna Szymczak
25 August – 15 September 2018 Mortuary archaeology and bioarchaeology field school in Iran is a joint project of the University of Kashan (Iran), Iranian[...]
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Mid-Atlantic Bioanthropology Interest Group (MABIG) 5th Annual Meeting
Amy L. Rector
Please join MABIG for their 5th Annual Meeting at Virginia Commonwealth University on October 12 and 13, 2018! MABIG is a meeting of faculty, professionals,[...]
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After Hours Program at NMNH 5/15: How Forensic Anthropology Uncovered the Mysterious Death of Naturalist Robert Kennicott
Connie Mulligan
Forensic Anthropology Uncovers the Mysterious Death of Kennicott Tuesday, May 15, 6:45-8:30pm, Q?rius Theater FREE ticketed event 150 years ago a young American scientist named[...]
AAPA Congratulates our 2018 Awardees
Leslie Aiello
The AAPA gives a number of awards at its annual meetings and would like to congratulate the following 2018 awardees. The highest professional awards bestowed[...]
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The 2018 Final Meeting Program Book
Leslie Aiello
The 2018 Meeting Program Book is now available — just click the link below (Read more) for a PDF of the complete Program Book. Hard[...]
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Course NTEGRATION AND MODULARITY WITH GEOMETRIC MORPHOMETRICS, SPAIN.
Soledad De Esteban Trivigno
Transmitting Science is offering the 5th edition of the course “INTEGRATION AND MODULARITY WITH GEOMETRIC MORPHOMETRICS”. AAPA MEMBERS HAVE A 20 % DISCOUNT ON THE[...]
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A Guide to Student Events at the 2018 AAPA Annual Meeting (Austin)
Elle Fricano
While all events at the AAPA benefit from student involvement, the Student Committee has put together a list of free Austin meeting events that may[...]
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IDEAS videos
Agustin Fuentes
Greetings AAPA! We are pleased to announce the launch of a series of videos created via a collaboration between the AAPA IDEAS program and the[...]
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AAPA 2018 Plenary Lecture
Leslie Aiello
The 2018 AAPA Plenary Lecture will be given by Tony Di Fiore (University of Texas, Austin) and is entitled In the House of the Piranha:[...]
Free Childcare at the 2018 Austin Meetings
Leslie Aiello
Childcare at the 2018 meetings will take the form of “Camp AAPA — An adventure for kids.” Childcare will be FREE this year, because of[...]
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Koobi Fora Field School deadline extended to April 1st!
Ashley Hammond
The Koobi Fora Field School has extended the spring deadline for applicants until April 1, 2018. We have a great season lined up this year,[...]
Need a Date? Join Beta Analytic’s Raffle
Leslie Aiello
Beta Analytics are inviting all undergrad and postgrad students who need radiocarbon dating to join their raffle. They are giving away five (5) AMS dates[...]
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Ethics Case Studies
Graciela Cabana & Jen Wagner
The Ethics Committee is pleased to provide the first of many ethics case studies! These case studies were developed by our Ethics Fellows from actual[...]
Emslie Horniman and Ruggles-Gates Funds
Leslie Aiello
The Royal Anthropological Institute has two grant schemes available for postgraduates students to help fund fieldwork undertaken as part of their degrees. The Emslie Horniman[...]
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More Rooms for the Annual Meeting are Now Available at the Embassy Suites Downtown, Austin
Leslie Aiello
An additional room block for the Austin meetings is now available at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown Lake (300 South Congress Avenue, Austin[...]
Forensic Aviation Archaeological Field School
Dr. Tanya Peckmann
Forensic Aviation Archaeological Field School 12 July – 11 August 2018, Normandy, France Saint Mary’s University (Halifax, Canada) is collaborating with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting[...]
AAPA Election Results
Leslie Aiello
I am pleased to announce the results of the recent AAPA election for officers and Executive Committee members. President-Elect: Anne L. Grauer Vice-President: Steven R. Leigh[...]
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NSF Fiscal Year 2019 budget
R. Ferrell
Specific budget numbers by directorate and division are available.[...]
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Course Mapping Trait Evolution, June 4-8, Barcelona (Spain)
Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno
Registration is open for the second edition of the course “Mapping Trait Evolution”, June 4th-8th, 2018. AAPA members have a 20 % discount on the[...]
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Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State (FACTS) Summer 2018 Workshops
Sophia Mavroudas
FACTS is happy to announce our Summer 2018 Workshop Opportunities for students and professionals. All courses take place in the beautiful Hill Country in San[...]
Robert W. Sussman Award for Scientific Contributions to Anthropology
Leslie Aiello
Robert W. Sussman Award for Scientific Contributions to Anthropology Section H (Anthropology) American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Purpose: To recognize meritorious scientific contributions[...]
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Turkana Basin Institute’s Origins Field School Semester Abroad Program in Kenya for Fall 2018
Jason E. Lewis
The Turkana Basin Institute (TBI) and Stony Brook University are pleased to announce our Fall 2018 Origins Field School program in Kenya. ORIGINS FIELD SCHOOL[...]
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CARTA: The Role of Hunting in Anthropogeny
Ingrid Benirschke-Perkins
Join the live webcast! “The Role of Hunting in Anthropogeny” is the topic of a free public symposium hosted by the UCSD/Salk Center for Academic[...]
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Pathology Course
Giovanna Vidoli
This hands-on course is designed to provide a deeper understanding of the biomechanics and biology of the skeletal response to external and biological stress. Participants[...]
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Methods in Ancestry Estimation
Giovanna Vidoli
During this three-day intensive and hands-on course, participants will learn the theoretical background of ancestry estimation in forensic anthropology, tackle the most difficult cranial and[...]
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3D Morphology with Open-Source Software Workshop
Leslie Aiello
We have been able to make a few more places available for the 3D Morphology with Open-Source Software workshop at the Austin meetings. Please don’t[...]
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2018 Annual Meeting Student Presentation Prize Competition
Leslea Hlusko, Chair of Student Programs
The submission page for AAPA’s 2018 Student Presentation Competition at the annual meeting in Austin is now open. There are eight prizes that come with[...]
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Congratulations to the 2018 Pollitzer Travel Awards!
Leslea Hlusko, Chair of Student Programs
The winners of the 2018 Pollitzer Travel Awards have been announced. Seventy five students submitted an essay that was scored by a panel of judges.[...]
AAPA To Hold Open Forum to Discuss the Development of a Formal Mentoring Program
Robin Bernstein
Please join us in Austin for an open forum to discuss the development of a formal AAPA mentoring program for all biological anthropologists. The forum[...]