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Our Annual Meeting is taking place in Seattle this November. Can you arrange for a
#BTS
concert to welcome our attendees? Should be super easy.
#2022AAASeattle
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The AAA membership has voted to endorse a resolution to boycott Israeli academic institutions.
Read more:
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Nope.😳
Imagine going up against MarShawn Lloyd after a long day of Business Calc and Intro to Anthropology.
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The Removal and Erasure of Palestinian People Must End
Read the full statement:
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AAA mourns the loss of anthropologist/activist,
@davidgraeber
credited with “we are the 99%”.
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Anthropology Day is finally here! Join the celebration and let us know why you love
#anthropology
using
#AnthroLove
and
#AnthroDay
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Targeting cultural sites is a war crime. Please let the administration and your Congressional delegation know how you feel about this issue
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George Lucas with a room of captivated anthropologists sharing how he came to study anthropology as an undergrad
#AmAnth2018
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In light of the
@ucsc
decision to fire 54 graduate assistants seemingly for not turning in their grades for the Fall semester, we would like to reiterate AAA stands for fair graduate labor and standards.
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#AnthroDay
is officially here! 🎉😊
This year, more than 200 clubs, universities, organizations, and museums from across the globe signed up for the virtual celebration.
Let's share the wonders of
#anthropology
with the world around us. 🌍
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Today is Anthropology Day! How can you join in on the celebration? Post about how much you love anthropology, how anthropology inspires you, or why anthropology matters using
#AnthroDay
! You can also add your story to the comments on the AAA blog:
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Join us in asking our representatives to hold Scott Pruitt publicly accountable for his efforts to undermine and destroy the EPA and its mandate to protect our health and environment.
#AnthroForward
SIGN THE PETITION!
In THREE DAYS, Scott Pruitt will appear before Congress for the first time since his confirmation in February. Sign the petition demanding that your reps hold Pruitt accountable for his anti-science policies:
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AAA cannot be silent in the wake of George Floyd’s senseless, brutal death in custody and the built-up grief, anger, and exhaustion manifest in uprisings across the US recently.
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Congratulations to Robin Nelson for being recognized with the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2024 Robert W. Sussman Award for “her outstanding contributions to understanding human relationships and their evolutionary impact.”
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What can you do with a degree in
#Anthropology
? The answer, if today's
#AnthroDay
tweets are any indication, is anything and everything! Happy Anthropology Day!
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Anthropologist James C. Scott is the recipient of the 2020 Albert O. Hirschman Prize. The prize is awarded to “scholars who have made outstanding contributions to international, interdisciplinary social science research, theory, and public communication.”
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AAA Calls for Immediate Reversal of Executive Order Banning Immigrants
#NoBanNoWall
#AnthroForward
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This
#AnthroDay
let's celebrate the ways that
#anthropology
can take you to all kinds of unexpected places! Anthropologists work all over the world, and do all kinds of jobs (some anthro students even end up becoming famous actors...)
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve made the decision to cancel our face-to-face Annual Meeting that was originally scheduled for November 17-22 in St. Louis. Read the full statement on our website.
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AAA Calls for an End to the Violence in the Middle East
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We've signed on to
@ScienceMarchDC
's open letter urging Congress to fund and support evidence-based
#gunviolence
prevention policies. Add your name to their open letter here:
#AnthroForward
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Did you know? Duolingo hired linguistic anthropologists who found that by incorporating gaming elements, the app motivated users to stay committed to their language learning goals.
You could be that anthropologist! Explore great career options at ACE!
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In the course of his research, anthropologist Luis Vivanco noticed a trend: many of the things he was studying were fun, playful, and even kind of silly. So he decided to present his research in a new way: cartoons.
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Happy Birthday to ... all of us. The AAA, formed on this day in 1902, celebrates 118 years of service to the anthropological field and stands ready for new heights and accomplishments. Happy birthday to our members and best wishes to all of our endeavors.
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AAA is calling on the US State Department to urge the Indian government to reconsider the impacts of its recent actions in Jammu and Kashmir, which have resulted in a series of unnecessary restrictions on academic freedom in the region.
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Congratulations to UC Berkeley anthropology professor emerita Margaret Conkey on being awarded the Royal Anthropological Society's Thomas J. Huxley Memorial Medal for her studies of Paleolithic cave images and the role of gender in archaeology.
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We are pleased to announce the creation of an emergency grant fund to assist financially vulnerable AAA members who are self-employed, sole proprietors, or teaching part-time. Applications are due May 10.
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Field Notes: What’s the point of giving gifts? An anthropologist explains this ancient part of being human
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"I was attracted to anthropology as the science that dares to be different."
#AnthroDay
#AnthroLove
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What does it mean to decolonize anthropology? What does the future hold for the discipline? Join us for the webinar, Discussing "Decolonizing Anthropology: Global Perspectives," to discuss these questions & more on 9/14 @ 7 PM ET!
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A Tribute to Dr. Leith Mullings
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The AAA is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Leith Mullings. A former president of the AAA and a founding leader of
@ABA_AAA
, she was a powerful inspiration to so many and will be sincerely missed by us all. We will relay further information as soon as it is available.
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Happy Anthropology Day!
Every third Thursday in February, we celebrate AnthroDay by sharing the wonders of anthropology with the world around us. Participants across the world are celebrating with virtual lectures, trivia, outreach, & more.
How are you celebrating
#AnthroDay
?
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Dolores Huerta, president and founder of the Dolores Huerta Foundation and co-founder of the United Farm Workers of America, will present the opening keynote at
#AmAnth2018
in San Jose.
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We're thrilled to announce that the Distinguished Lecture at
#AmAnth2018
will be given by Emily Martin (
@hanmuli
)!
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A forensic anthropologist explains why the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's use of X-rays to determine the age of asylum-seekers is wrong, legally and scientifically.
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#AnthroDay
is an opportunity for anthropologists to celebrate their work and share it with the world. Will you be celebrating Anthropology Day?
ID: Quote by Anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston: "Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose."
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Are you an anthropologist trying to enhance your public presence? Anthropologists on the Public Stage is for you! This course consists of six video modules that help anthropologists learn how to communicate better and have more impact on the world.
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Anthropology Day (February 18) is a day to celebrate and promote the discipline. We invite you to join the celebration by hosting a virtual or safe and socially distanced event.
Learn more about
#AnthroDay
and start planning your celebration!
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Join us next week for the FREE webinar - Sex is Complex: Discussing Sex and Gender Across Anthropology - for a panel discussion featuring scholars from all four fields of anthropology.
Mar 23, 6 pm ET
Open to EVERYONE
Register:
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AAA Calls for Immediate Reversal of “Major Operation” Raids against Immigrants
#AnthroForward
#NoRaids
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Did you know that the AAA has a podcast library?
There's a wide range of podcasts covering the latest in anthropology! We've gathered many in one place to help exchange knowledge and enhance the public's understanding of the field!
Check them out:
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'It is not enough for anthros to be social critics, though that role is essential to exposing realities that are hidden in plain sight"
@anthroprez
#AmAnth17
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Happy Anthropology Day!
Participants from across the globe are celebrating with virtual lectures, trivia, community outreach, and more.
Find an event 👉
How are you celebrating
#AnthroDay
?
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Register for the webinar, “Applying Anthropology Outside the Academy,” on 5/21 to hear from anthropologists with careers in diverse settings and what their best advice is for those interested in pursuing a non-university career.
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On behalf of AAA President Akhil Gupta:
AAA issued a statement earlier this week that was not in line with our core values and did not reflect the voices that need to be heard in this situation. (1/2)
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Anthropologists have some pretty cool knowledge up their sleeves! Share a favorite fact you’ve learned from an anthropology class or teacher.
#AnthroDay
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We’re proud to announce this year’s recipients of the AAA Awards. Congratulations to all the honorees for their work in advancing the field of anthropology.
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Congratulations to anthropologist Amber Wutich for being named a 2023 MacArthur Fellow for her work on documenting the impact of water insecurity on human well‑being and the social infrastructure communities use to cope with inadequate water.
Read more:
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You know what's not down?
Anthropology News 👀
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We’ll use
#LoveYourPetDay
to remind you all that our Participant Observer baby bibs make great accessories for babies of all kinds
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Join us for a webinar on what it means to decolonize anthropology on 9/14 at 7pm ET.
Panelists include contributors of the American Ethnologist's “Decolonizing Anthropology: Global Perspectives”:
- Gretchen Stolte
- Gustavo Lins Ribeiro
- Carolyn Rouse
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Did you know that cellist Yo-Yo Ma received his bachelor's degree in anthropology from Harvard in 1976?
Yo-Yo Ma says that anthropology gave him a method of looking at value structures of different societies.
Make your anthropology degree work for you!
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In honor of AAA Past President Jane Hill's passing, all of her contributions to AAA journals will be available for free access in AnthroSource for the next six months (thank you to
@ethnopoetics
for the suggestion)
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For
#WomensHistoryMonth
, we partnered with the Association for Feminist
#Anthropology
(
@femanth
) to honor the legacies of anthropologists that helped shape our understanding of religion, race, class, violence, and affect. Learn more about the work of the late Saba Mahmood.
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AAA Rejects Separating Immigrant Children From Their Parents as Mean-Spirited Political Ploy
#AnthroForward
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As the
#COVID19
pandemic continues, anthropological insights are valuable research and teaching resources. We're collecting some of these resources on our website to support open and fact-based conversations about the pandemic and community responses.
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Anthropology News Call for Pitches: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We're delving into AI & its relationship with human reality. We encourage a range of formats: analytical essays, fieldwork-based studies, multimedia pieces, & more.
Deadline: 2/23
Details:
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AAA stands firm against the
#MuslimBan
and calls on anthropologists to take action and attend our meeting in DC
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Anthropologist Michael Herzfeld was awarded honorary Greek citizenship for his “incorporation of Greece as an object of systematic research in the field of Anthropology” and his contributions to the field of Modern Greek studies during the past 40 years.
Congrats Michael! 🎉
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FREE WEBINAR
“Anthropology of Policing: The Persistence of Racialized Police Brutality and Community Responses”
Thursday, June 11 at 1 p.m EDT
Register Today:
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Actor Jesse Eisenberg studied anthropology at The New School in Greenwich Village, which he says was more helpful than any acting or writing class.
An
#anthropology
degree provides a wide range of career opportunities... Browse the ACE Job Board today!
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That’s a wrap for the 2023 AAA/CASCA Annual Meeting! Thanks to everyone who joined us in Toronto and online to help us make this event successful. A big shout-out goes to CASCA for partnering with us this year.
See you next year!
#2023AAACASCAToronto
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This
#WomensEqualityDay
let's celebrate the strong
#WomenInAnthro
who inspire us. Who are your inspirations?
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Everyone’s talking about
#COVID19
, but what’s fact and what’s misinformation?
We’re partnering with the
@SocMedAnthro
to host what is sure to be an active and engaging discussion about response efforts. Register Today
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We’re partnering with
@SocMedAnthro
to host another FREE webinar, “COVID-19: Responses from Around the Globe,” featuring biomedical anthropologists from Italy, Croatia, and the Philippines.
Register Today
#COVID19
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We’re proud to be one of 450 organizations to endorse a resolution condemning anti-Asian discrimination caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Thank you
@SenKamalaHarris
,
@SenDuckworth
, and
@maziehirono
for introducing this resolution.
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Anthropology Day celebrations are happening all over the world! Follow along with the fun online using
#AnthroDay
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How many keynote speakers get a standing ovation before they even take the stage? Dolores Huerta has certainly earned that honor
#AmAnth2018
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Join biological anthropologist,
@TinaLasisi
for the webinar “How Hair Reveals the Futility of Race Categories” on 10/21 at 11:30 a.m. EDT.
This free webinar is hosted by
@NMNH
as a part of their Human Origins Today (HOT) series.
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AAA is saddened to hear of Sally Engle Merry’s passing. Sally served the AAA in many capacities over four decades, and was recognized with the 2019 Franz Boas Award. Our deepest condolences to her friends and family.
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Join us for the next installment in the “Anthropology Live” series - Sex is Complex: Discussing Sex and Gender Across Anthropology – on March 23 at 6 pm ET.
Everyone is welcome, and registration is free.
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🎉Happy New Year from the American Anthropological Association.🥳
We look forward to another year of helping to advance the field of anthropology.
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Today, representatives from more than a dozen anthropology/archaeology societies and conferences convened for an Inter-Society Summit on Sexual Harassment
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Where did you study
#anthropology
?
Represent your alma mater in the comments. Bonus points for a 🤳!
#AnthroDay
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What of us as anthropologists in these dark times? A visual representation from
@hiddeninthejam
of Alisse Waterston's Presidential Lecture at
#AmAnth17
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Phasing Out DACA is a Grave Injustice: AAA Statement on Trump Admin. Announcement to End
#DACA
#AnthroForward
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Eight anthropologists were selected to receive a
@ACLS1919
Emerging Voices Fellowship.
Jessica MacLellan
Amarilys Estrella
Mariel Gruszko
Negar Razavi
Natalia Guzman Solano
Adeem Suhail
Dario Valles
Grace Kim
Congratulations to all!
Congratulations to the first cohort of ACLS Emerging Voices Fellows! We're proud to support these 45 recent PhDs who will bring their innovative research and vision to universities across the country.
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Application deadline extended for Chrysalis 2024, a Wenner Gren Foundation-funded workshop on self-care and collaboration, until 1/20/2024.
Weekly sessions will include asynchronous reflections and writing every month, a speaker seminar, and more.
Apply:
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Recently reported charges of sexual misconduct in Harvard’s Anthropology Department cannot be viewed as a single institution’s problem.
Read AAA’s full statement here:
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Administration’s willful disregard for Antiquities Act/Native American concerns shameful. President Trump’s call to weaken protections for Utah’s Bears Ears National Monument -- tone deaf with a spiteful disregard for democratic process.
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We’re excited to announce that the keynote address at the 2023 AAA/CASCA Annual Meeting will be given by Dr. Kisha Supernant, Director of the Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology.
Learn more:
@ArchaeoMapper
@CASCATweet
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Field Notes: "To Get More Out of Social Media, Think Like an Anthropologist" via
@HarvardBiz
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We’re pleased to announce that Dr. Whitney Battle-Baptiste of
@UMassAmherst
has been elected to serve as president-elect/vice president (2021-2023).
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Happy birthday, Jane Goodall! The British primatologist and anthropologist known for her 55-year study of wild chimpanzees turns 84 today.
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An epidemiologist and two anthropologists investigate how male-biased versus female-biased gender norms impact health.
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Renowned ‘techno-anthropologist’ Professor Genevieve Bell is creating an entirely new academic discipline that could change the way we think about technology.
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How should anthropologists convey their value to a prospective non-academic employer?
Join our webinar, “The Art of Persuasion: Articulating Anthropology’s Value to a Prospective Employer,” on Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. EDT to find out.
Register here:
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What can anthropologists contribute?
Join us on Thursday, June 11 at 1 p.m. EDT to join the conversation and find out how you can take action.
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Field Notes: "What anthropologists can tell you about the US border immigration crisis" featuring LOTS of AAA members including
#AmAnth2018
Program Chair Jason De Leon
#WorldOnTheMove
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AAA joins more than 30 other learned societies in a joint statement in opposition to the proposal to tax graduate school tuition waivers as income
#AnthroForward
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AAA member (and
#AmAnth17
presenter) Dr. Debra Rodman unseated an anti-woman and anti-immigrant incumbent in Virginia's House of Delegates. An awesome example of how
#AnthropologyMatters
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Why should students major in anthropology? The answer is that anthropology students learn to explore, understand, and engage in problem solving in and for businesses quite differently than those trained in other disciplines.
#ThisIsAnthro
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