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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 his 70th birthday. He has been a longtime Stony Brook University faculty member and is currently Emeritus Distinguished Professor in the Department of Ecology and …

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 primate species in life spans, life histories, and other aging-related outcomes. One RFA is for research projects, the other is for an infrastructure project (see …

Registration is open for Transmitting Science’s course: “Graphs with R’s ggplot”. This course will be …

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 and archaeological excavation practice in the fortified Saxon church of the Transylvanian village of Sânpetru. We are now accepting applications for the summer 2023 fieldschool, …

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 of opportunities. The registration fee will be waived for students accepted into the program, or reimbursed if already paid. Applications are due March 7, 2023.

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 also have personal carer responsibilities (e.g. parents/guardians of minors, or carers of aged or disabled relatives). The relationship may be biological, adoptive, legal, or informal.

Registration is open for the live online course Visual Skills for Communicating your Science. Instructor: …

The Huari-Ancash archaeological Project is located in the Peruvian Andes. The Field school is one …

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 allows students to excavate an 18th century cemetery at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. Due to rapid and ongoing coastal erosion, our excavation …

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 2023. Students will get the opportunity to learn surface survey and trench excavation techniques at a Middle Paleolithic archaeological site, Uzun Mera, as well as …

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 Cobb Professional Development Grant! Completed applications must be received by Lauren Schroeder ([email protected]) on or before January 16, 2023. Follow the link for …

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 dentition. Participants will also be exposed to non-human osseous materials. Daily quizzes will help participants track their progress and apply their knowledge. The course is …

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 recognized, my sincerest condolences. In order to make sure that your colleague is recognized during the the Annual Business Meeting could you please fill out …