American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 23/09/2026Want to support the diversity you’d like to see in Biological Anthropology? Applications are open to join us as a 2027 AABA IDEAS Faculty (9 positions) or Student (15 positions) Scholar at our Annual Meeting in Philadelphia March 31 - April 3, 2027! Details are below! bioanth.org/about/divers... 055
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 04/05/20265. In 2025 AABA created a Community Partnerships Committee to implement the Task Force Report on the Ethical Study of Human Remains. The committee will have a workshop at the 2027 meeting, and welcomes your input! communitypartnership@bioanth.org 120
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 04/05/20264. Want to support scholars from systematically marginalized groups within biological anthropology? You can now donate to COD IDEAS! bioanth.org/donate/ 110
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 04/05/20263. A message from our new Vice President and Program Chair, Michelle Singleton: 100
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 04/05/20262. Congratulations to all the winners of the student presentation awards! 120
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 04/05/20261. We still need your voice in advocating for NSF funding! Here are some ways to get involved. 110
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 25/02/2026Join us in Denver for a workshop on navigating academic landscapes in biological anthropology! #AABA2026 041
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 26/01/2026Join us in congratulating our outstanding members who have received the prestigious AABA annual awards for 2026. The 2026 Charles R. Darwin Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is Clark Spencer Larsen! 192
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 26/01/2026Join us in congratulating our outstanding members who have received the prestigious AABA annual awards for 2026. The 2026 Gabriel W. Lasker Service Award recipient is Lyle Konigsberg! 132
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 26/01/2026Join us in congratulating our outstanding members who have received the prestigious AABA annual awards for 2026. The 2026 AABA and @leakeyfoundation.org Communication and Outreach Award in Honor of Camilla Smith recipient is Himani Nautiyal! 143
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 26/01/2026Join us in congratulating our outstanding members who have received the prestigious AABA annual awards for 2026. The 2026 Mid-Career Service Award award recipient is Doug Boyer! 1103
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 26/01/2026Join us in congratulating our outstanding members who have received the prestigious AABA annual awards for 2026. The 2026 Mid-Career Research award recipient is Katherine Amato from Northwestern University ! 2136
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 09/12/2025Do you have unprovenienced human remains in your teaching or research collection? Do you want to learn how to reconstruct their histories, and how to be ethical stewards of them? We're holding a workshop on this on December 11th! More information here: burkinc.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 073
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 02/12/2025This #GivingTuesday, support the AABA community fund. Your donation supports student funding awards and other community initiatives. Even a small gift helps! bioanth.org/donate 033
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 19/11/2025Please join us on December 11 at 12pm EST for the AABA Webinar, "Tracing Forgotten Histories: Identifying Unprovenienced Human Skeletal Remains and Establishing Best Practices for their Ethical Treatment." Registration here: burkinc.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 032
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 14/10/2025Herman Pontzer (Duke U) will deliver the plenary lecture at #AABA2026 on “Calories In, Calories Out: Energy, Ecology, and Evolution in Humans and other Primates.” Be sure to join us! 021
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American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 15/01/2025Sang-Hee Lee is the 2025 recipient of the AABA and Leakey Foundation Communication & Outreach Award in Honor of Camilla Smith. bioanth.org/about/the-aa... #AABA2025 0153
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 15/01/2025Lorena Madrigal is the 2025 recipient of the Gabriel W. Lasker Service Award. bioanth.org/about/the-ga... #AABA2025 182
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 15/01/2025Kay Behrensmeyer is the 2025 recipient of the The Charles R. Darwin Lifetime Achievement Award. bioanth.org/about/the-ch... #AABA2025 7299
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 04/11/2024Are you interested in organizing a workshop at #AABA2025? Workshop proposal applications are due November 15! More info here: bioanth.org/94th-annual-... 055
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 15/09/2024The abstract portal for #AABA2025 in Baltimore, Maryland is now live! Read the abstract submission instructions here bioanth.org/94th-annual-... and submit your abstract by October 15! 110
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 13/09/2024The IDEAS Program Workshop at #AABA2025 provides a suite of activities to engage issues of scholarship, professional preparation, and community building. Application forms for Faculty Scholars and Student Scholars are now open! bioanth.org/about/divers... 150
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 15/07/2024Have an idea for a symposium at AABA in Baltimore that you’d like to organize? The Invited Symposium Submission Portal is now open! The deadline to submit is August 15! bioanth.org/94th-annual-... #AABA2025 041
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 18/04/2024Applications are now open for the IDEAS Regional Program Workshop, to be held in Nashville, TN in mid-October! We welcome students to apply by May 15th. bioanth.org/about/commit... 021
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 12/04/2024The AABA is concerned about budget cuts to scientific institutions in Argentina. Investment in Argentina’s scientific infrastructure and scientists are essential to the betterment of the international scientific community and the world. bioanth.org/about/positi... 030
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 20/03/2024TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT!! We're rolling out the red carpet for the #AABA2024 Opening Reception! Don't miss it! 8-10 pm in PLATINUM D-E! 000
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 06/03/2024We are still looking for those amazing silent auction items for #AABA2024! Any items, big or small, will all help support student travel! Please find all the information you need here: bioanth.org/meetings-and... 010
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 26/02/2024#AABA2024 Workshop: Queer and Trans Field Safety Friday, March 22nd, 4:15-6:15 pm Panel Q&A session on the multiplicity of fieldwork experiences and concerns of queer and trans people, including advice on how to improve field safety. All are welcome. 010
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 26/02/2024#AABA2024 Hybrid Roundtable: What’s in a Name? A Lot in Fact, Which is Why Anthropologists Should Care Friday, March 22nd, 12:15-2:15 pm. IN PERSON & ZOOM The ethics around scientific naming in biological anthropology will be discussed, along with future directions. 010
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 26/02/2024#AABA2024 Workshop: Sharing Your Science: Public Communication Friday, March 22nd, 12:15-2:15 pm Organized by Bridget Alex (SAPIENS Magazine) More info here: bioanth.org/meetings-and... 011
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 26/02/2024#AABA2024 Virtual Workshop: Evolutionary Mechanisms Beyond the Basics: Envisioning Complex Processes in Hominin Evolution Friday, March 22nd, 12:15-2:15 pm, VIRTUAL ONLY Register here: bioanth.org/meetings-and... 010
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 26/02/2024#AABA2024 Workshop: Deconstructing the 'Race as Biology' Paradigm: The Role of Citations in Shaping Scientific Narratives and Practices Friday, March 22nd, 12:15-2:15 pm More information here: bioanth.org/meetings-and... 010
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 26/02/2024#AABA2024 Workshop: Considerations for Visualization and Documentation of Human Remains in Bioanthropology Friday, March 22nd, 12:15-2:15 pm Register here: bioanth.org/meetings-and... 010
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 26/02/2024#AABA2024 Workshop: Backlash!?! Tools for Managing Trolls in Biological Anthropology Friday, March 22nd, 12:15-2:15 pm Register here: bioanth.org/meetings-and... 010
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 20/02/2024ATTENTION ALL AABA STUDENT MEMBERS!! We need more volunteers for #AABA2024. Please submit your application TODAY!! All information and application here: bioanth.org/meetings-and... 000
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 19/02/2024LAST CHANCE #AABA2024 STUDENT ROOMS - The Moxy Downtown Los Angeles. Room rates are $209 per night + taxes and fees. Valid until the room block has sold out or until February 19, 2024. You can make your student room reservations here: book.passkey.com/gt/lodging/2... 010
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 19/02/2024#AABA2024 Workshop: Improv for Anthropologists: Building Teaching and Outreach Skills with Applied Improv Thursday, March 21st, 7:00-9:00 pm Registration required: bioanth.org/meetings-and... 000
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 19/02/2024#AABA2024 Workshop: Up Goer Five: Communicating Biological Anthropology Using English's Ten Hundred Most Common Words Thursday, March 21st, 4:30-6:30 pm *note day/time change Information here: bioanth.org/meetings-and... 000
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 19/02/2024#AABA2024 Workshop: Postdoc and Academic Job Hunting - Everything you need to know Thursday, March 21st, 12:15-2:15 pm For senior graduate students and early postdocs; will review the expectations, materials, and strategies for succeeding in today’s academic job market. 000
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 19/02/2024#AABA2024 Workshop: Microchimerism and human health: Bridging the gaps between anthropology and medicine Thursday, March 21st, 12:15-2:15 pm Register here: bioanth.org/meetings-and... 000
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 19/02/2024#AABA2024 Workshop: Departmental leadership and data: a discussion about trends in enrollment for current, past, and future departmental chairs Thursday, March 21st, 12:15-2:15 pm Register here: bioanth.org/meetings-and... 000
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 19/02/2024#AABA2024 Workshop: AABA Art, Culture and Science Engagement Exhibition Thursday, March 21st, 12:15 - 2:15 pm Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 010
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 19/02/2024#AABA2024 Workshop: Anthropology Unleashed: Navigating Public Outreach in the World of Insta(ntaneous) Gratification Thursday, March 21st, 12:15-2:15 pm No registration necessary: bioanth.org/meetings-and... 000
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 22/01/2024Our first 2024 #AABA webinar is just around the corner! Towards A Publicly Engaged Biological Anthropology January 30, 2024, 1:00 pm EST Register here: tinyurl.com/4hsta4nz We will highlight examples of impactful education and public engagement activities by AABA! 022
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 18/01/2024While you're getting excited about the schedule of science and workshops at #AABA2024, don't forget to book your room at the conference hotel! Great restaurants, beautiful views, and comfy beds! Book today! book.passkey.com/event/505658... 011
American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 18/01/2024#AABA2024 Workshop: Publishing in the American Journal of Biological Anthropology: Advice for Forensic Anthropologists and Bioarchaeologists Wednesday, March 20th, 3:00-4:30 pm Register here: bioanth.org/meetings-and... 010