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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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Primate Skeletal Morphology Research Resource
The Caribbean Primate Research Center (CPRC) skeletal research collection includes over 3,500 complete or nearly-complete skeletons (both crania and postcrania) of nonhuman primates, mostly rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta, N>3,000) and patas (Erythrocebus patas, N>250) monkeys.
AJPA named one of the Top 10 most influential Journals of the century
The Special Libraries Association Biomedical and Life Sciences Division (DBIO) Top Ten Journals were chosen based on the winners of 100 most influential journals in biology and medicine over the last 100 years.
NSF Modification of REU Site and Supplement Solicitation
A new revised Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) solicitation NSF 09-598 has been published by the National Science Foundation.
ON-LINE COURSE IN MORPHOMETRICS FROM MANCHESTER
I am pleased to announce this year's morphometrics course from the University of Manchester. This year's course will run in the six weeks from 9 November to 18 December 2009.
NSF Modification of Maximum for DDIG Awards and Reminder of Essential NSF Proposal Elements
Effective for the Fall 2009 funding cycle, The Physical Anthropology program at the National Science Foundation has raised the maximum allowable request for Doctoral Dissertation Improvement (DDIG) proposals to $20,000.
