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Course Introduction to Genomic data analysis using HapMap and 1000 genomes projects – 5th edition
Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno
Registration is open for the course “Introduction to Genomic data analysis using HapMap and 1000 genomes projects – 5th edition”; February 1-5, 2016. AAPA MEMBERS[...]physanth.org
AAPA Letter to the Illinois Governor regarding ISM Closure
Susan Anton
Message from the AAPA President: The Governor of Illinois has announced plans to close the Illinois State Museum System. Public hearings are being held July[...]www.transmittingscience.org
Course on Finite Element Analysis, November 9-13, Spain.
Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno
Registration is open for the workshop “Introduction to Biomechanical Computer Simulation: Finite Element Analysis Applied to Biosciences – 4th ed.”, November 9-13. AAPA members have[...]physanth.org
AAPA 2016 Annual Meeting Call for Presentations
Ed Hagen
The 2016 Call for presentations has been released:[...]NSF SBE Funding needs your support
Susan Anton
Dear AAPA Recent and Current Members, The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a National Science Foundation re-authorization bill (H.R. 1806) that cuts 45% of[...]www.transmittingscience.org
Geometric Morphometrics and Phylogeny
Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno
Registration is open for the course “GEOMETRIC MORPHOMETRICS AND PHYLOGENY- 6th edition” AAPA MEMBERS HAVE A 20 % DISCOUNT ON THE FEE INSTRUCTOR: Prof. Chris[...]www.cmnh.org
Paleoecology Symposium
Denise Su
This September 10-12, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Case Western Reserve University are organizing a symposium on “Latest Methods in Reconstructing Cenozoic Terrestrial[...]www.kent.ac.uk
The Anthropology of Hands conference
Dr Tracy Kivell
The Anthropology of Hands conference, hosted by the School of Anthropology and Conservation, University of Kent (Canterbury, UK) on 24-26 June 2015. This is an[...]www.umass.edu
A few spots left!!! Deadline extended to May 1 for UMass Bioarchaeology and Forensic Field School
Sarah Mathena
We have extended the deadline for the 2015 UMass Bioarchaeology and Forensic Field School until May 1. Apply now at bioarch@anthro.umass.edu. Application materials can be[...]MSAundergradresearch.org
NEW! Middle Stone Age NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates in Ethiopia
John Kappelman
Announcing a new Research Experience for Undergraduates that combines a month of field work in the Middle Stone Age of Ethiopia with an additional month[...]www.transmittingscience.org
Cladistics workshop, June 2015, Barcelona, Spain
Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno
Registration is open for the workshop “QUANTITATIVE CLADISTICS AND USE OF TNT – 2nd Edition”, June 29 – July 3, 2015. Instructors: Dr. Goloboff and[...]carta.anthropogeny.org
CARTA Symposium on “Human-Climate Interactions and Evolution: Past and Future”
Ingrid Benirschke-Perkins, CARTA Community Relations Director
Join the live webcast! “Human-Climate Interactions and Evolution: Past and Future” is the topic of a free public symposium hosted by the UCSD/Salk Center for[...]Charles Darwin award winner 2015: Phyllis Dolhinow
Brenda Baker
Charles Darwin award winner, Phyllis Dolhinow, with nominators Agustin Fuentes and Katie[...]Lasker Award Winner 2015: Dennis O’Rourke
Brenda Baker
Lasker recipient, Dennis O’Rourke, with his nominator, Trudy[...]Anatomy in Anthropology joint student awards 2015
Brenda Baker
Best Podium Presentation (Left) Ian George Mapping Language Networks in the Human Brain. Best Poster (Right) Zachariah Hubbell Age-Related Trends in Human Trabecular Bone Connectivity[...]Student Awards 2015
Anthony Di Fiore
BACK ROW: JAMES HERRERA (Stony Brook) Environmental instability and functional traits explain lemur ecological community structure (Poster) – Earnest Hooton Prize MARYJKA BLASZCZYK (NYU) Boldness[...]www.umass.edu
UMass Bioarchaeology and Forensic Field School
Sarah Mathena
This course introduces students to the role of the biological anthropologist, archaeologist and forensic scientist in excavations of human remains. A few spots are still[...]www.sepela.org
Field Primatology Course in South Africa
Brandi Wren
Spots are still available for Sepela Field Programs’ Field Primatology Course in South Africa. Students will spend three weeks in the field, learning how to[...]www.inantro.hr
Anthropology Study Abroad in Croatia
Morana Jarec
Since 2009 Institute for Anthropological Research, Croatia, is organizing summer schools for undergraduate students. Program is created according to the interest of the student group[...]www.isabs.hr
9th ISABS Conference on Forensic and Anthropologic Genetics and Mayo Clinic Lectures in Individualized Medicine
Morana Jarec
9th ISABS Conference on Forensic and Anthropologic Genetics and Mayo Clinic Lectures in Individualized Medicine will be held in Bol, Island of Brač, Republic of[...]www.transmittingscience.org
Course Introduction to Geometric Morphometrics – 6th Edition.
Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno
There are a few slots still available in the course “INTRODUCTION TO GEOMETRIC MORPHOMETRICS- 6 th edition”. AAPA MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED A 20 % DISCOUNT[...]danta.info
DANTA Primate Behavior and Conservation Field Course, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
DANTA: Association for Conservation of the Tropics
DANTA Tropical Biology Field Courses 2015 Do you have an interest in primates, tropical ecology and/or conservation? Are you looking to gain valuable field experience?[...]www.sadabe.org
Field School – Extinct and Endangered Primates in Madagascar
Mitchell Irwin
Do you have an interest in primate evolutionary history and how they fit into ecosystems? Living primate ecology & behavior and how to quantify it[...]AAPA Auction 2015
Susan Anton
Proceeds Benefit Student Travel THURSDAY MARCH 26th – Grand Ballroom A/B Silent Auction starts at 4:30 pm Live Auction starts circa 6:45 New this year[...]www.KenyaStudyAbroad.org
Learn About Humanity’s Place in Nature at the Turkana Basin Institute’s Origins Field School Semester Abroad Program in Kenya
Dr. Jason E. Lewis
Do you want to learn about ancient humans and the environments in which they lived, discover fossils and artifacts, and visit field sites where some[...]www.beniculturali.unibo.it
ACQUIRING AND POST-PROCESSING 3D DATA IN ANTHROPOLOGY AND ARCHAEOLOGY
Stefano Benazzi
Nowadays the virtual environment is becoming pivotal in anthropology, archaeology, medical and dental field. New technologies for acquiring and post-processing three-dimensional (3D) image data, originally[...]uwmilwaukee.studioabroad.com
Field School: Primate Conservation Genetics in South Africa
Joseph G. Lorenz
This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore conservation issues in primate populations. You will observe primates in their natural habitats, interact with[...]Career Development Panel at AAPA annual meeting 2015
Joan Richtsmeier
Announcing AAPA Career Development Panel – Friday noon-2 pm “Adversity, Strategy and Success” Come, share, listen and discuss with our panelists whose very different life[...]AAPA 2015 Professional Development Grants
Joan Richtsmeier
We had a strong set of applications for the 2015 Professional Development. Five proposals were funded, each in the amount of $5000. The five grantees[...]goo.gl
Triangle Center for Evolutionary Medicine “Catalysis Meeting”: Biodiversity, Conservation and Infectious Disease
Charles Nunn
On May 4-6, 2015, the Triangle Center for Evolutionary Medicine (TriCEM), the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent) and the Duke Tropical Conservation Initiative (DTCI) will[...]