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by Ed Hagen — last modified Jun 30, 2009 11:53 AM
Physical anthropology is a biological science that deals with the adaptations, variability, and evolution of human beings and their living and fossil relatives. Because it studies human biology in the context of human culture and behavior, physical anthropology is also a social science. The AAPA is the world's leading professional organization for physical anthropologists. Formed by 83 charter members in 1930, the AAPA now has an international membership of over 1,700. The Association's annual meetings draw more than a thousand scientists and students from all over the world.

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CALL FOR PAPERS -- Archaeological Sciences of the Americas Symposium, October 5-6, 2012

CALL FOR PAPERS -- Archaeological Sciences of the Americas Symposium, October 5-6, 2012

by Ed Hagen last modified May 10, 2012 02:43 PM

We are pleased to announce that the Archaeological Sciences of the Americas Symposium is soliciting podium and poster presentations. Co-sponsored by the University of Florida and Vanderbilt University, this triennial conference will be held at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6, 2012. The goal of the symposium is to spotlight innovative research that applies scientific techniques to the study of prehistoric and historic materials. The symposium traditionally focuses on the archaeology of the Americas. However, students and professionals engaged in projects outside the Americas are also encouraged to submit abstracts. ASAS gathers graduate students and professionals in an intimate setting to share the latest research and methods spanning anthropological and paleontological sub-disciplines, including but not limited to archaeometry, isotope analysis, ancient DNA analysis, paleobotany, geoarchaeology, and spatial analysis.

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Temple University Semester Abroad in Geospatial Bioarchaeology

Temple University Semester Abroad in Geospatial Bioarchaeology

by Ed Hagen last modified May 08, 2012 11:19 AM

Applications are being accepted to participate in the Temple University Semester Abroad in Geospatial Bioarchaeology. Both undergraduates and graduate students are welcome to apply.

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The Wenner-Gren Foundation is pleased to announce a new grant program: the Engaged Anthropology Grant.

The Wenner-Gren Foundation is pleased to announce a new grant program: the Engaged Anthropology Grant.

by Ed Hagen last modified May 03, 2012 08:55 AM

This program is designed to enable past Wenner-Gren grantees to return to their research locale to share their research results with the community in which the research was conducted, and/or the academic/anthropological community in the region or country of research. There will be two application deadlines per year, February 1 and August 1, and the grant will provide up to $5,000 for expenses directly related to these activities.

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Call for papers: IUAES 2013

Call for papers: IUAES 2013

by Ed Hagen last modified Apr 26, 2012 11:14 AM

Please see below for details of a session at the IUAES in 2013 on identified skeletal collections. The aim of this session is to discuss their history and social significance, curatorial and ethical issues and use across social and biological disciplines.

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AAPA 2012 Professional Development Awards

by Ed Hagen last modified Apr 24, 2012 11:10 AM

Recipients of the AAPA Professional Development grants in 2012.

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