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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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AAPA Auction Reminder

by Ed Hagen last modified Feb 20, 2012 12:45 PM

This is just a reminder that the AAPA Auction will be held Thursday evening, April 12, at 7:00pm,. The silent auction will begin at 7:00pm with the live auction beginning around 8:30pm. As in previous years, the Wiley-Liss reception will run concurrently in an adjacent room.

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NSF-REU: Bab edh-Dhra’ Bioarchaeology

NSF-REU: Bab edh-Dhra’ Bioarchaeology

by Ed Hagen last modified Feb 20, 2012 08:54 AM

The University of Notre Dame and National Science Foundation will once again host a summer research experience for undergraduates (NSF-REU: Bab edh-Dhra’ Bioarchaeology). This is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to participate in an experiential learning environment that immerses them in anthropological method and theory.

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Madagascar Field School

by Ed Hagen last modified Feb 16, 2012 11:33 AM

The Anthropology Department at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, along with SADABE and faculty at collaborating institutions, will offer a Field School that focuses on primate biodiversity, extinction, forest fragmentation and conservation in Madagascar to take place in the summer of 2012. Students enrolled in this field school will earn 6 credits and will gain experience in primatology while working in Madagascar. The field school will run from May 14, 2012 to June 13, 2012.

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Reminder to Please Vote

Reminder to Please Vote

by Ed Hagen last modified Feb 13, 2012 02:03 PM

All regular (full) members should have received an email in January with an individualized link for voting in the AAPA election. Those who haven't voted by mid February should receive a follow-up email, Wed Feb 15th. Polls close Feb 29th.

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American Association of Anatomists Anthropological Anatomy Award

American Association of Anatomists Anthropological Anatomy Award

by Ed Hagen last modified Feb 08, 2012 01:25 PM

The anatomical sciences and biological anthropology have a deeply entwined history, and new methodological and theoretical advances in both fields ensure an exciting future. To recognize and encourage the incorporation of the anatomical sciences into cutting edge biological anthropology research, the American Association of Anatomists has provided funding for student awards at the American Association of Physical Anthropologists annual meeting in Portland. Two students will be awarded $250 each, for the poster and podium presentations that are judged to best implement either traditional or state-of-the-art anatomical methodologies in innovative anthropological research. Presentations will be judged on novelty of the research question and design, use of anatomical methodologies, and presentation style.

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