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Geometric morphometrics course
Physalia-courses
Dear all, there are still a few seats available for the next edition of the Geometric Morphometrics course with Dr Carmelo Fruciano (CNR, IT). Dates:[...]www.umass.edu
Field & Laboratory Methods in Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology
Arianna Taft
May 30 – July 12, 2023 (Class will run M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with no class on Juneteenth & Independence Day) Dr. Ventura[...]www.zukunftskolleg.de
Workshop: Animating ancient trade routes through primate lifeways (June 12-14, 2023)
Nate Dominy
Dear Colleagues, We are delighted to host a Wenner-Gren-funded workshop, “Animating ancient trade routes through primate lifeways,” at the Institute for Advanced Study (Zukunftskolleg) in[...]www.transmittingscience.com
Live online course INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAMMETRY
Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno
Registration is open for the 3rd edition of the course "Introduction to Photogrammetry". This course will be held live online (synchronous). Max 16 participants. AABA[...]tinyurl.com
Call for Nominations: Rohlf Medal for Excellence in Morphometric Methods and Applications
Eric Delson
The Rohlf Medal for Excellence in Morphometric Methods and Applications was established in 2006 by the family and friends of F. James Rohlf to mark[...]sites.duke.edu
Evolutionary Medicine Summer Institute
Triangle Center for Evolutionary Medicine (TriCEM)
We are excited to announce that the Triangle Center for Evolutionary Medicine (TriCEM) is accepting applications for the 2023 Evolutionary Medicine Summer Institute (EMSI). This[...]www.nia.nih.gov
National Institute on Aging Funding Opportunities for Comparative Primate Life Span Studies to Improve Human Health
Carol Nguyen, Scientific Program Specialist, National Institute on Aging
The National Institute on Aging has recently announced two new funding opportunities with targeted funding for research on determinants of differences among human and nonhuman[...]www.transmittingscience.com
Two-days live online course: Graphs with R’s ggplot. April 11th-12th, 2023.
Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno
Registration is open for Transmitting Science’s course: “Graphs with R’s ggplot”. This course will be held live online (synchronous). Max 16 participants. AAPA members have[...]ifrglobal.org
The Sânpetru Bioarchaeology Fieldschool (Transylvania, Romania) – Summer 2023
Annamaria Diana
The Brasov Bioarchaeology Project have teamed up with the Institute for Field Research (IFR) to train students in the osteological analysis of medieval Transylvanian assemblages[...]bioanth.org
Student volunteers for #AABA2023
Kristi Lewton
Applications for the Student Volunteer Program are now being accepted. We need student volunteers for both the Reno and Online programs, so there are lots[...]www.stat.uci.edu
Workshop on Bayesian Methods in Science Education
Mine Dogucu, Monika Hu, and Amy Herring
Application for the Bayes BATS program is now open at https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2sDimvyrSaeAl1A . BATS https://www.stat.uci.edu/bayes-bats/ is a three-tiered program geared at STEM educators who would like[...]yalesurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com
Survey: Carer duties and career choices in the field sciences
Amy Rector
This survey is part of a research study to understand the decisions and experiences of people who are in disciplines that include fieldwork, and who[...]www.transmittingscience.com
Live Online course: Visual Skills for Communicating your Science
Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno
Registration is open for the live online course Visual Skills for Communicating your Science. Instructor: Dr. Cirenia Arias Baldrich. Organizer: Transmitting Science. AAPA members can[...]www.proyectohuariancash.org
Huari Ancash Bioarchaeological Project 2023. Peru
Bebel Ibarra
The Huari-Ancash archaeological Project is located in the Peruvian Andes. The Field school is one of the several components of the project. We run our[...]AABA 2023 abstract decision notifications
Kristi Lewton
All AABA 2023 abstract decision email notifications were sent to the email address associated with abstract submissions by 5 December 2022. If you did not[...]www.physalia-courses.org
INTRODUCTION TO R SHINY course
Physalia-courses
Dear all, there are still places left on the 2nd edition of the 2-day course “Introduction to R Shiny” in January (10th-11th) After completing the[...]www.unb.ca
2023 UNB Bioarchaeology Field School
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[...]www.transmittingscience.com
Live online course: Introduction to Machine Learning with R, Feb 7th-17th, 2023
Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno
Registration is open for Transmitting Science course “Introduction to Machine Learning with R” AAPA members are entitled a 20 % discount on the fee. Format:[...]www.bhfieldschool.org
Middle Paleolithic Field School in North Macedonia
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[...]bioanth.org
Cobb Professional Development Grants due January 16, 2023
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[...]fac.utk.edu
Human Osteology course Jan 9-13, 2023
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[...]forms.gle
In Memoriam
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[...]sciencereligiondialogue.org
AAAS-DoSER December Dialogue: Celebrating all that we are: A conversation on sex, gender and identity (Dec7 5:30-7:00pm ET)
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[...]carta.anthropogeny.org
CARTA presents, “Imagining the Future of Anthropogeny”
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 p.m., Pacific) Summary: Anthropogeny,” the study of human origins, is[...]National Park Service Seeks Comment on Proposed NAGPRA Regulations
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[...]bioanth.org
Upcoming Webinar 11/18/22: AABA Task Force for Ethical Study of Human Remains and AABA Committee on Community Partnership
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[...]bioanth.org
Upcoming Webinar 11/14/22: Understanding Genetic Ancestry and Its Implications
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[...]bioanth.org
Pollitzer Student Travel Award
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[...]studyabroad.uncg.edu
Bioarchaeological Lab School in Peru
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[...]ANTH 3472 Forensic Skeletal Analysis (Online course, Jan 2023)
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[...]