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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 2h

The Valene Smith Prize for Student Posters on Tourism deadline is approaching soon. Abstracts are due October 15. More info: appliedanthro.org/awards-prize... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2027 #Tourism

"Deadline Soon" announcement graphic for #SfAA2027. Text reads: "Abstracts for Valene Smith Tourism Poster Prizes due October 15." Beach-themed design with wave header, tropical leaves, hibiscus flower, and coconut/pineapple drinks on a sandy background.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 8h

The deadline to submit abstracts for the Student Poster Award is soon approaching. Abstracts are due October 15. More info: appliedanthro.org/awards-prize... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2027

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

If you've never been an #SfAA member and plan to attend this year's Annual Meeting in Norfolk, March 23-27, 2027, now is the time to register. New members attending receive a $15 discount (promo code: NEWMEMBERREG). Register: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeting #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2027

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

SfAA membership is a great source of support for students at every stage. Consider joining today. Learn more: appliedanthro.org/membership #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Open Access from #HumanOrganization: Ten Feet Tall & Invincible: How Institutional Culture Shapes Flood Resilience at Two U.S. Army Installations by Sarah H. Whitaker, Snehal Prabhudesai, Richard Gonzalez & John Ziker doi.org/10.1080/0018... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

Article cover from Human Organization titled “Ten feet tall and invincible: How institutional culture shapes flood resilience at two U.S. Army installations,” by Sarah H. Whitaker, Snehal Prabhudesai, Richard Gonzalez, and John Ziker. It features a dirt road with a no-parking sign, publication and publisher logos, a locked-content icon, and a summary recommending stronger flood preparedness, civilian infrastructure collaboration, and installation-scale early-warning systems.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Call for Applications: The James H. McDonald Leadership Endowment Cohort theme, 2027-2028: “Anthropologist Practitioners as Invitational Leaders” All info is on our website: appliedanthro.org/awards-prize... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #Leadership #HigherEducation

“Information about the James McDonald SfAA Leadership Development Program Practitioner Fellowship and its leadership and career-development opportunities.”

“Application requirements are listed, including submission of a full CV.”

“Nominations should be emailed to info@appliedanthro.org. Deadline: December 15.”

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The #Fisheries & #CoastalCommunities (FCC) Topical Interest Group (TIG) is excited to announce a logo design contest and invites creative submissions from members of the #SfAA community. All info here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

Contest timeline and eligibility information. The deadline is November 30; the submission portal is linked in the bio; voting runs from December through January 15, 2027; and the winner will be announced shortly afterward. Submissions are open to current SfAA members and students or affiliates of current members. Abstract white paper waves appear at the top, with gold and black lines below.

“Submission Guidelines” lists the required design file formats, submitter name and affiliation, and an optional design description. A checklist asks participants to confirm that the work is original, properly licensed, adaptable for use, relevant to the group’s mission, and suitable for multiple formats. Abstract white paper waves appear at the top.

“Submit Your Design” instructs participants to complete the submission form through the link in the bio. The page welcomes students, professionals, practitioners, artists, and others interested in fisheries and coastal communities. Questions can be sent to Chelsea.Hunter@unt.edu or fcc.tig@appliedanthro.org. Abstract white paper waves appear at the top, with gold and black lines below.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Each year, students benefit from the learning opportunities at the SfAA Annual Meeting. Be sure to invite your students this year. Learn more: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeti... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Only six weeks until voting opens for the 2027 elections. Find more info here: appliedanthro.org/about/nomina... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

New article from Practicing Anthropology: Reflections on Nonprofit Community Building During COVID-19 by Edher A. Zamudio doi.org/10.1080/0888... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #PracticingAnthropology

Practicing Anthropology article announcement graphic featuring the title “Reflections on Nonprofit Community Building During COVID-19,” by Edher A. Zamudio, with keywords about nonprofit organizations, graduate students, program evaluation, adaptability, community building, and mentoring. “New article from” appears above Society for Applied Anthropology and Routledge Taylor & Francis Group logos.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Give the gift of SfAA membership! Help us build our community by giving to the general account or providing individual names and contact information for those you wish to sponsor at checkout. More info: appliedanthro.org/product/gift... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Free Access from Human Organization: Closing the Loop: Relocated Expertise and Building as Anthropological Practice by Matt Artz doi.org/10.1080/0018... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #HumanOrganization

Graphic promoting a Human Organization article. It features Society for Applied Anthropology and Routledge logos, a journal cover, and the text: “Closing the loop: Relocated expertise and building as anthropological practice,” by Matt Artz, “online now.” The description explains how AI enabled anthropologists to build their own tools and expand SfAA’s coverage in Wikidata.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Please note: the deadline for the Sol Tax Distinguished Service Award is October 1. All info is on our website: www.appliedanthro.org/about/awards... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2027 #SolTax

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Free Access from Human Organization: Who Designs the Loop? Anthropology and the Cybernetics of Human–AI Relations by Matt Artz and Lora Koycheva doi.org/10.1080/0018... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #HumanOrganization

Human Organization journal cover graphic titled “Who designs the loop? Anthropology and the cybernetics of human–AI relations,” by Matt Artz and Lora Koycheva. Includes a statement about designing human–AI knowledge loops, the words “new from,” decorative imagery, and Society for Applied Anthropology and Routledge logos.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This year’s SfAA Annual Meeting in Norfolk, VA, offers opportunities to connect, share work, and learn from others in applied anthropology. Make plans now to join us! Learn more: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeti... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2027

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The current issue of Human Organization, Vol. 85, No. 3, is now available online. www.tandfonline.com/toc/rhum20/c... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #HumanOrganization

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Comitas Award for Significant Applications of Anthropology deadline is October 1. For more info, visit: appliedanthro.org/awards-prize... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #Comitas

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Risk & Disaster TIG @riskdisastertig.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Are you an #SfAA member? Join their listserv today! appliedanthro.org/me...

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Now available from Human Organization: Mythemes and Mythopoesis for Transformers and Transformation by Bryce Macher doi.org/10.1080/0018... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #HumanOrganization

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

SfAA Member Spotlight: Chelsea E. Hunter, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of North Texas. To find out more about SfAA membership, visit our website: appliedanthro.org/membership #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #IAmSfAA

Quote graphic on dark purple background. Heading: "What motivated you to join SfAA?" Response describes joining as an undergraduate at Portland State University, finding mentoring, collaboration, and friendships through annual participation, and being introduced to UNT where she now works.

Quote graphic on dark purple background. Heading: "Any advice for someone just starting out in applied social science?" Response encourages pursuing opportunities even if not perfectly aligned with goals, noting career paths are rarely linear and passion can be emergent rather than pre-existing.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The SfAA Annual Meeting offers valuable experiences for students. Plan to join us in Norfolk and bring your students along! Learn more: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeti... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

New from Human Organization: Robots Are an Opportunity for the Anthropology of Care by Lora Koycheva doi.org/10.1080/0018... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #HumanOrganization

Journal article cover with blue and white robotic imagery. Text reads “Robots are an opportunity for the anthropology of care,” by Lora Koycheva, followed by a description of replacing humans with robots in the care sector and using robots to build new systems. “New from” appears above the Society for Applied Anthropology and Routledge Taylor & Francis Group logos.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The Student Endowed Award is a great way for students to attend the Annual Meeting in addition to receiving Society membership and journal subscriptions. For details on how to apply, visit: appliedanthro.org/awards-prize... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2027

"Student Endowed Travel Award" title slide with white text on a dark background featuring an abstract teal and green watercolor texture.

Award details on a rounded gray card over a dark watercolor background. Text reads: "The Student Endowed Award is administered entirely by the SfAA Student Committee. Winners receive $750 in travel & lodging costs for the Annual Meeting, plus a one-year SfAA membership."

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The SfAA Listserv is now live! The #SfAA Listserv gives members a place to ask questions, share resources, and stay connected throughout the year. Log in to your member profile to subscribe. Now is a great time to join: appliedanthro.org/membership/w... #SocialScience #AppliedAnthropology

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Don't forget the deadline for the Erve Chambers Tourism and Heritage Student Paper Award is Sept. 15. For more info, visit: appliedanthro.org/awards-prize... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2027 #Chambers

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The #Cernea Award for Applied Research on Forced Displacement and Involuntary Resettlement supports student scholars interested in #displacement and #resettlement to attend the #SfAA Annual Meeting. Learn more: appliedanthro.org/awards-prize... #SocialScience #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2027

Portrait photo of Michael Cernea in a suit with a boutonnière, alongside text describing the award: "Award made possible by the Michael Cernea Resettlement Fund. Its purpose is to attract student scholars to explore an approach to resettlement that brings displaced populations into the planning and management of displacement programs."

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Students, please consider applying for the John Bodley Student Travel Award to help cover some of your costs to Norfolk. For details, please visit: appliedanthro.org/awards-prize... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2027 #Bodley

Graphic with abstract watercolor background in teal and dark tones. Text reads "John Bodley" in large white letters and "Student Travel Award" in yellow below a sparkle line divider.

Bio slide with abstract watercolor background. A black-and-white photo of a smiling man in a hat holding binoculars. Text describes Bodley as a professor, researcher, and author focused on development's impact on Indigenous peoples and the concentration of wealth and power.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The Human Rights Defender Student Travel Award is available to students to help with travel costs to attend this year's Annual Meeting. Visit our website to find all the info: appliedanthro.org/awards-prize... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2027 #HumanRights

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Every SfAA member has their own reason for joining our community. Here’s what motivated one to become a part of SfAA. Learn more: appliedanthro.org/membership #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Open access now from Human Organization: 2026 Bronislaw Malinowski Award - Entering Malinowski’s Tent: Natives, the Anthropological Ethic, and Now by Robert R. Álvarez doi.org/10.1080/0018... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #HumanOrganization #Ethics #Natives

Article cover titled “Entering Malinowski’s tent: Natives, the anthropological ethic, and now,” by Robert R. Alvarez. It features a historical anthropological photograph, a summary of Alvarez’s 50-year trajectory in applied anthropology, and the Society for Applied Anthropology and Routledge Taylor & Francis logos.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Available now from #HumanOrganization: 2026 Bronislaw Malinowski Award - Ingresando a la tienda de campaña de Malinowski: Nativos, la ética antropológica y el ahora by Robert R. Álvarez doi.org/10.1080/0018... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #Ethics #Natives

Blue-and-white academic article cover featuring the journal title “Human Organization,” the Spanish title “Ingresando a la tienda de campaña de Malinowski: Nativos, la ética antropológica y el ahora,” and the byline “by Robert R. Álvarez.” The abstract discusses a 50-year journey in applied anthropology, human nature in the discipline, and Indigenous peoples as subjects and contributing agents. Society for Applied Anthropology and Routledge Taylor & Francis Group logos appear at the bottom.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Students, here's another travel award opportunity to help offset your Annual Meeting costs. All info regarding the Gil Kushner Student Travel Award is on our website: appliedanthro.org/awards-prize... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2027 #Kushner

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Spicer Travel Award provides students with the opportunity to attend the upcoming Annual Meeting in Norfolk. Everything you need to know is found on our website: appliedanthro.org/awards-prize... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2027 #Spicer

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Call for Applications: CIFAS Award (Comitas Institute Award for Public Knowledge & Engagement) Named in honor of Lambros Comitas, this award is presented through a partnership between the #Comitas Institute for Anthropological Study (CIFAS) & #SfAA. More here: appliedanthro.org/awards-prize...

Promotional graphic for The Comitas Institute Award for Public Knowledge and Engagement, with the heading “CALL FOR APPLICATIONS,” a mountain landscape, Society for Applied Anthropology and SFAA logos, and gold-and-black accent lines.

Informational graphic about The Comitas Institute Award for Public Knowledge and Engagement, featuring a mountain landscape with beige, gray, and white design accents.

Informational graphic about the Comitas Institute Award and the public impact of ethnographic research, featuring a mountain landscape with blue-and-gray curved accents.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The SfAA has joined more than 600 signatories in an open letter to Congress calling for the protection and strengthening of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Read the open letter to Congress: culturalheritagepartners.com/open-letter-... Act now: savingplaces.org/section106

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

OPEN ACCESS with video abstract from Human Organization: Anthropology Is Not Broken. It Is Doing Its Job by A.J. Faas doi.org/10.1080/0018... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #HumanOrganization

Cover graphic for Human Organization featuring the headline “Anthropology is not broken. It is doing its job” by A.J. Faas, with a short description about inequality and evidence-based inquiry, plus the Society for Applied Anthropology and Routledge Taylor & Francis logos.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Bronislaw Malinowski Award Call for Nominations SfAA presents the Award annually to an outstanding social scientist devoted to solving human problems. All info is on our website: www.appliedanthro.org/about/awards... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2027 #Malinowski

Graphic with teal background and bold gray text reading "Call for Nominations." A photo of a person appears at bottom left, with "Bronislaw Malinowski Award" displayed in a minimalist frame to the right.

Teal background with a photo of a person on the left and "Bronislaw Malinowski" in large black text on the right within a minimalist frame. Below, white text describes the award as recognizing an outstanding social scientist devoted to solving human problems using social science.

Teal background with white bold text reading "Deadline December 15." A rounded gray box lists nomination requirements: detailed letter of nomination, comprehensive CV, letters of support, and a sample of the candidate's best work. Bottom right reads "Email nominations to: info@appliedanthro.org."

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Hear from a student award winner about the benefits of receiving a student travel award to attend the SfAA Annual Meeting. Learn more: appliedanthro.org/awards-prizes #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

A new member benefit is here! The #SfAA Listserv is now live, giving members a place to ask questions, share resources, exchange ideas, and stay connected all year. If you aren’t a member yet, now is a great time to join: appliedanthro.org/membership/w... #SocialScience #AppliedAnthropology

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Special Issue of Human Organization: Applied Anthropology and Mobilities Guest Editor Carla Guerrón Montero www.tandfonline.com/journals/rhu... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #HumanOrganization

Cover for the special issue “Applied Anthropology and Mobilities”, guest edited by Carla Guerrón Montero, with a short summary about how applied anthropology examines the asymmetries that shape movement.

Continued contents page listing special issue articles, including “Investigación etnográfica de los espacios globales: Interrogantes metodológicos para el estudio de poblaciones virtuales” and “Introduction to Tourism: Beyond Hosts and Guests”, along with author names.

Continued contents page listing articles on migration and mobility, including “How Do We Talk About Migration? Voices from the United States and Mexico: An Introduction”, “Missing in Migration: From Research to Practice”, “Desaparecidos en la Migración”, and additional article titles with authors.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Contents page listing the first articles in the special issue, including “Looking longer, seeing differently: Applied anthropology and the mobilities framework” by Carla Guerrón Montero, with a Spanish version of the title below.

Continued contents page listing more special issue articles, including “Profits on the Move: The Economics of Collective Migration among the Raika Shepherds in India” by Arun Agrawal and other article titles.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The countdown begins! Ten weeks until voting opens for the 2027 elections. Find more info here: appliedanthro.org/about/nomina... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Open Access from Human Organization: Ethical and Environmental Considerations for the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Archaeological Research by Phyllis S. Johnson & Markus Eberl doi.org/10.1080/0018... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #HumanOrganization

Woman in glasses looking at a container, alongside the headline for a Human Organization article about the ethical and environmental considerations of artificial intelligence in archaeological research, with Society for Applied Anthropology and Routledge logos.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

New from Human Organization: There’s No App for Healthcare Staff Shortages by Tanja Ahlin doi.org/10.1080/0018... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #HumanOrganization #DigitalHealth #Labor #AI

Promotional graphic for the article “There’s no app for healthcare staff shortages” by Tanja Ahlin. The graphic says AI and robots do not replace care work, but reshape it by creating new tasks, and argues that technological solutionism does not solve the healthcare staffing crisis. It also notes that anthropologists can contribute to tech realism for better healthcare.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Call for Papers Submit your abstract for the 87th SfAA Annual Meeting in Norfolk, VA, March 23-27, 2027. Theme: Futures, Fractures, and Fixes Abstract Deadline: October 15, 2026 More info here: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeti... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2027

Slide announcing the program theme: "Futures, Fractures, and Fixes." States that SfAA's Annual Meeting offers researchers, practitioners, and students from diverse disciplines the opportunity to discuss work and contribute to a better future. Art deco corner decorations frame the top. "Register Online – Link in bio" button at bottom right.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Available now from Human Organization: Investigación etnográfica de los espacios globales: Interrogantes metodológicos Para el estudio de poblaciones virtuales by Judith Freidenberg doi.org/10.1080/0018... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #HumanOrganization

Cover image for a Human Organization article titled “Investigación etnográfica de los espacios globales: Interrogantes metodológicos para el estudio de poblaciones virtuales” by Judith Freidenberg. The page includes the summary: “Virtual ethnography as a prelude to field research enables reflection on epistemological, methodological, and ethical issues of both conventional and virtual ethnography.”

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etowers @kompatowers.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Desde hace algún tiempo, amigues y colegues me han comentado sobre cómo la interacción con la iA, se ha ido humanizando, que en términos antropológicos, más bien se ha ido antropomorfizando. Este artículo da pistas sobre este tema.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The Del Jones Student Travel Award is a great opportunity for students. For info on how to apply, visit appliedanthro.org/awards-prize... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2027 #DelJones

Continuation slide with green leafy background and a light gray shape. A photo of a man appears at upper right. Text describes Del Jones as a distinguished African-American anthropologist who developed perspectives to assist oppressed and disadvantaged peoples, noting the award increases minority participation in SfAA Annual Meetings.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

New from Human Organization: Anthropomorphism as Relational Infrastructure in Human–AI Chatbot Interaction (HAICI) by Lamiae Zeriouh doi.org/10.1080/0018... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #HumanOrganization

Promotional graphic for a Human Organization article titled “Anthropomorphism as relational infrastructure in human–AI chatbot interaction (HAICI)” by Lamiae Zeriouh, with a brief summary about how anthropomorphism shapes trust, attachment, and ethical expectations in human-AI chatbot interaction.

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Society for Applied Anthropology @appliedanthro.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Here's another opportunity for students to offset the costs of attending this year's Annual Meeting in Norfolk. More info on the Beatrice Medicine Student Award is on our website at appliedanthro.org/awards-prize... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2027 #BeaMedicine

Biography text on a blue painted background describing Dr. Medicine as an internationally prominent Lakota anthropologist and enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, with a photo of her on the right.

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