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Welcome to AAPA

by Ed Hagen last modified Jun 30, 2009 04:53 PM
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 Early Career and Student-Liason award winners 2012

by Ed Hagen last modified Oct 17, 2012 07:23 PM

The executive board of the AAPA is pleased to announce the winners of two new competitions. The early-career mentoring award has been given to Dr. Laurie Reitsema, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology. The student-liaison award has been given to Ms. Jill Scott, who is a PhD student at the University of Iowa.

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The "BioAnthropology News" group on Facebook

The "BioAnthropology News" group on Facebook

by Ed Hagen last modified Oct 07, 2012 08:36 PM

Most posts are current news articles related to the various topics that biological anthropologists study. In addition, it has provided a way for people to ask questions about research, teaching, and other topics -- and get great feedback from a community of biological anthropologists at all levels.

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The Forensic Anthropology Center 2013 summer short courses

The Forensic Anthropology Center 2013 summer short courses

by Ed Hagen last modified Oct 02, 2012 08:10 PM

The Forensic Anthropology Center (FAC) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is happy to announce our 2013 summer short courses for students and professionals.

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William S. Pollitzer Student Travel Award Essay question announced (2013)

by Ed Hagen last modified Sep 14, 2012 05:33 PM

The Pollitzer Student Travel Awards are designed to help students defray the costs of attending the AAPA meetings. They are named in honor of William S. Pollitzer, a Human Biologist who taught at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, a Darwin Lifetime Achievement Awardee, and past president of the AAPA.

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