Ana Galán
@anbgalo.bsky.social
Archaeologist (Ph.D). Feminist. Mother 👦🏻👶🏻. She/her. 🇨🇦 in my ♥️. AWAP Co-founder and Board Member ➡️ https://awap-science.org/en/
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🔍For this #FossilFriday, we present Brazilian archaeologist Niède Guidon, whose discoveries transformed our understanding of human occupation in South America.
#Archaeology #RockArt #Heritage #WomenInScience #Paleoanthropology #UNESCO
#Archaeology #RockArt #Heritage #WomenInScience #Paleoanthropology #UNESCO
November 7, 2025 at 10:22 AM
🔍For this #FossilFriday, we present Brazilian archaeologist Niède Guidon, whose discoveries transformed our understanding of human occupation in South America.
#Archaeology #RockArt #Heritage #WomenInScience #Paleoanthropology #UNESCO
#Archaeology #RockArt #Heritage #WomenInScience #Paleoanthropology #UNESCO
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🦴👁️ Before paleontology existed, fossils of extinct elephants like Palaeoloxodon or Deinotherium were mistaken for cyclops skulls. That “eye” was actually the nasal cavity for the trunk. 🎃🎃
#FossilFriday #Halloween #HappyHalloween #Palaeontology #Archaeology #ScienceHistory
#FossilFriday #Halloween #HappyHalloween #Palaeontology #Archaeology #ScienceHistory
October 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🦴👁️ Before paleontology existed, fossils of extinct elephants like Palaeoloxodon or Deinotherium were mistaken for cyclops skulls. That “eye” was actually the nasal cavity for the trunk. 🎃🎃
#FossilFriday #Halloween #HappyHalloween #Palaeontology #Archaeology #ScienceHistory
#FossilFriday #Halloween #HappyHalloween #Palaeontology #Archaeology #ScienceHistory
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Calling all archaeologists, paleontologists & paleoartists!
Submit your work to the 6th Virtual Conference for Women Archaeologists and Paleontologists (VCWAP) 🎨🦴
✍️ Register: framaforms.org/virtual-conf...
ℹ️ Info: awap-science.org/en/vcwap-cur...
#archaeology #paleontology #paleoart #womeninscience
Submit your work to the 6th Virtual Conference for Women Archaeologists and Paleontologists (VCWAP) 🎨🦴
✍️ Register: framaforms.org/virtual-conf...
ℹ️ Info: awap-science.org/en/vcwap-cur...
#archaeology #paleontology #paleoart #womeninscience
October 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Calling all archaeologists, paleontologists & paleoartists!
Submit your work to the 6th Virtual Conference for Women Archaeologists and Paleontologists (VCWAP) 🎨🦴
✍️ Register: framaforms.org/virtual-conf...
ℹ️ Info: awap-science.org/en/vcwap-cur...
#archaeology #paleontology #paleoart #womeninscience
Submit your work to the 6th Virtual Conference for Women Archaeologists and Paleontologists (VCWAP) 🎨🦴
✍️ Register: framaforms.org/virtual-conf...
ℹ️ Info: awap-science.org/en/vcwap-cur...
#archaeology #paleontology #paleoart #womeninscience
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The AWAP newsletter was sent last Thursday (check your SPAM!). Key info: our General Assembly will be on Oct 24. The Board of Directors is open to new members, you can apply by Oct 4! More details inside the newsletter.
October 1, 2025 at 8:38 AM
The AWAP newsletter was sent last Thursday (check your SPAM!). Key info: our General Assembly will be on Oct 24. The Board of Directors is open to new members, you can apply by Oct 4! More details inside the newsletter.
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VCWAP is back! 🎉 Join us March 4–6, 2026.
Registration & submissions (abstracts + paleoart) are now open
➡️ awap-science.org/en/vcwap-cur...
Open to ALL, whatever your employment status, gender identity or expression. Everyone’s welcome to participate!
Registration & submissions (abstracts + paleoart) are now open
➡️ awap-science.org/en/vcwap-cur...
Open to ALL, whatever your employment status, gender identity or expression. Everyone’s welcome to participate!
October 3, 2025 at 6:40 AM
VCWAP is back! 🎉 Join us March 4–6, 2026.
Registration & submissions (abstracts + paleoart) are now open
➡️ awap-science.org/en/vcwap-cur...
Open to ALL, whatever your employment status, gender identity or expression. Everyone’s welcome to participate!
Registration & submissions (abstracts + paleoart) are now open
➡️ awap-science.org/en/vcwap-cur...
Open to ALL, whatever your employment status, gender identity or expression. Everyone’s welcome to participate!
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📢 CALL TO ACTION | EAA Leadership Overturns Democratic Vote Following Threats
Intimidation tactics forced the EAA to abandon solidarity with Gaza.
Archaeologists:
Cancel membership | Speak up | Share
Full statement: blacktrowelcollective.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/b...
#EAA2025 #Archaeology #Gaza
Intimidation tactics forced the EAA to abandon solidarity with Gaza.
Archaeologists:
Cancel membership | Speak up | Share
Full statement: blacktrowelcollective.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/b...
#EAA2025 #Archaeology #Gaza
CALL TO ACTION | EAA Leadership Overturns Democratic Vote Following Threats
Intimidation Tactics Force Archaeological Association to Abandon Gaza Solidarity Last week the executive board of the European Association of Archaeologists took the decision, in light of the ongoi…
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September 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
📢 CALL TO ACTION | EAA Leadership Overturns Democratic Vote Following Threats
Intimidation tactics forced the EAA to abandon solidarity with Gaza.
Archaeologists:
Cancel membership | Speak up | Share
Full statement: blacktrowelcollective.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/b...
#EAA2025 #Archaeology #Gaza
Intimidation tactics forced the EAA to abandon solidarity with Gaza.
Archaeologists:
Cancel membership | Speak up | Share
Full statement: blacktrowelcollective.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/b...
#EAA2025 #Archaeology #Gaza
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✨ What does VCWAP mean to you? ✨
Was it your first conference? A chance to share your paleoart? An interesting roundtable? ...
We’re gathering short testimonials for our website (anonymous if you prefer!). Share a few words with us! 💜
Was it your first conference? A chance to share your paleoart? An interesting roundtable? ...
We’re gathering short testimonials for our website (anonymous if you prefer!). Share a few words with us! 💜
June 30, 2025 at 7:50 AM
✨ What does VCWAP mean to you? ✨
Was it your first conference? A chance to share your paleoart? An interesting roundtable? ...
We’re gathering short testimonials for our website (anonymous if you prefer!). Share a few words with us! 💜
Was it your first conference? A chance to share your paleoart? An interesting roundtable? ...
We’re gathering short testimonials for our website (anonymous if you prefer!). Share a few words with us! 💜
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This I joined a wonderful group of Yogis and together we completed 108 sun salutations in just under 2 hours. We were fundraising for Palestine. If you’d like to donate to this cause please use this link. Every little helps and thank you for your contribution!
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June 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
This I joined a wonderful group of Yogis and together we completed 108 sun salutations in just under 2 hours. We were fundraising for Palestine. If you’d like to donate to this cause please use this link. Every little helps and thank you for your contribution!
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La jornada de movilización por la vivienda como derecho y no negocio saca a las calles a miles de personas.
elsal.to/41794
elsal.to/41794
April 5, 2025 at 12:21 PM
La jornada de movilización por la vivienda como derecho y no negocio saca a las calles a miles de personas.
elsal.to/41794
elsal.to/41794
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Did you notice our new Gather Town map? 🎉 We hope you loved it! Huge thanks to Imola Benkö for this custom design that turned VCWAP into a real excavation site. Want a unique map for your event? Check out her work here: imola.notion.site/Banburu-1b33... ✨ #VCWAP #GatherTown
March 21, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Did you notice our new Gather Town map? 🎉 We hope you loved it! Huge thanks to Imola Benkö for this custom design that turned VCWAP into a real excavation site. Want a unique map for your event? Check out her work here: imola.notion.site/Banburu-1b33... ✨ #VCWAP #GatherTown
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A big thank you to all the presenters at VCWAP for bringing the event to life and sharing your work! 🌟
Congrats to Dánae Sanz, Asmaa Ziati & Rosa Alonso for their outstanding contributions recognized by the jury & public. 🎉👏
A huge thanks to @tscourses.bsky.social and AWAP for offering the awards! 🙌
Congrats to Dánae Sanz, Asmaa Ziati & Rosa Alonso for their outstanding contributions recognized by the jury & public. 🎉👏
A huge thanks to @tscourses.bsky.social and AWAP for offering the awards! 🙌
March 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
A big thank you to all the presenters at VCWAP for bringing the event to life and sharing your work! 🌟
Congrats to Dánae Sanz, Asmaa Ziati & Rosa Alonso for their outstanding contributions recognized by the jury & public. 🎉👏
A huge thanks to @tscourses.bsky.social and AWAP for offering the awards! 🙌
Congrats to Dánae Sanz, Asmaa Ziati & Rosa Alonso for their outstanding contributions recognized by the jury & public. 🎉👏
A huge thanks to @tscourses.bsky.social and AWAP for offering the awards! 🙌
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#IWD2025 is an important day to celebrate women's social, economic, cultural & political achievements, but it's also a good occasion to call for gender equality.
The #SheFigures report on R&I describes the challenges women researchers face, but also highlights ideas to help them. 🔗 buff.ly/3EJDkB4
The #SheFigures report on R&I describes the challenges women researchers face, but also highlights ideas to help them. 🔗 buff.ly/3EJDkB4
March 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#IWD2025 is an important day to celebrate women's social, economic, cultural & political achievements, but it's also a good occasion to call for gender equality.
The #SheFigures report on R&I describes the challenges women researchers face, but also highlights ideas to help them. 🔗 buff.ly/3EJDkB4
The #SheFigures report on R&I describes the challenges women researchers face, but also highlights ideas to help them. 🔗 buff.ly/3EJDkB4
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Today, we celebrate women's rights!
At VCWAP, we take action for a more inclusive research world. For the last three days, we spotlighted 98 women researchers and paleoartists.
Thank you for being part of this journey!
#womeninscience #womensday #internationalwomensday
At VCWAP, we take action for a more inclusive research world. For the last three days, we spotlighted 98 women researchers and paleoartists.
Thank you for being part of this journey!
#womeninscience #womensday #internationalwomensday
March 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Today, we celebrate women's rights!
At VCWAP, we take action for a more inclusive research world. For the last three days, we spotlighted 98 women researchers and paleoartists.
Thank you for being part of this journey!
#womeninscience #womensday #internationalwomensday
At VCWAP, we take action for a more inclusive research world. For the last three days, we spotlighted 98 women researchers and paleoartists.
Thank you for being part of this journey!
#womeninscience #womensday #internationalwomensday
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🚀 Final day of #VCWAP2025!
Today, we wrap up with Sessions 3, 4, and 5, followed by the VCWAP Awards 🏆 recognizing the best contributions of the event!
📢 Don’t forget to vote on Gather Town for your favorite paleoart!
Today, we wrap up with Sessions 3, 4, and 5, followed by the VCWAP Awards 🏆 recognizing the best contributions of the event!
📢 Don’t forget to vote on Gather Town for your favorite paleoart!
March 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
🚀 Final day of #VCWAP2025!
Today, we wrap up with Sessions 3, 4, and 5, followed by the VCWAP Awards 🏆 recognizing the best contributions of the event!
📢 Don’t forget to vote on Gather Town for your favorite paleoart!
Today, we wrap up with Sessions 3, 4, and 5, followed by the VCWAP Awards 🏆 recognizing the best contributions of the event!
📢 Don’t forget to vote on Gather Town for your favorite paleoart!
Follow @women-archeopal.bsky.social account if you want to stay up to date with the conference news! Help us grow our community on Bluesky!
Day 2 of #VCWAP2025 is here! 🥳
We’re delving into another exciting day filled with insightful talks, interactive sessions, and outstanding paleoart. Stay tuned, explore, and connect with fellow researchers and artists!
What has been your favorite part so far? 🤩👇
We’re delving into another exciting day filled with insightful talks, interactive sessions, and outstanding paleoart. Stay tuned, explore, and connect with fellow researchers and artists!
What has been your favorite part so far? 🤩👇
March 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Follow @women-archeopal.bsky.social account if you want to stay up to date with the conference news! Help us grow our community on Bluesky!
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Day 2 of #VCWAP2025 is here! 🥳
We’re delving into another exciting day filled with insightful talks, interactive sessions, and outstanding paleoart. Stay tuned, explore, and connect with fellow researchers and artists!
What has been your favorite part so far? 🤩👇
We’re delving into another exciting day filled with insightful talks, interactive sessions, and outstanding paleoart. Stay tuned, explore, and connect with fellow researchers and artists!
What has been your favorite part so far? 🤩👇
March 6, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Day 2 of #VCWAP2025 is here! 🥳
We’re delving into another exciting day filled with insightful talks, interactive sessions, and outstanding paleoart. Stay tuned, explore, and connect with fellow researchers and artists!
What has been your favorite part so far? 🤩👇
We’re delving into another exciting day filled with insightful talks, interactive sessions, and outstanding paleoart. Stay tuned, explore, and connect with fellow researchers and artists!
What has been your favorite part so far? 🤩👇
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📢 #VCWAP2025 Begins!
Yesterday, we officially launched the first day of the conference, featuring high-level scientific sessions and critical discussions on the latest advancements in our field. Stay tuned for key presentations and contributions throughout the event.
Yesterday, we officially launched the first day of the conference, featuring high-level scientific sessions and critical discussions on the latest advancements in our field. Stay tuned for key presentations and contributions throughout the event.
March 6, 2025 at 10:27 AM
📢 #VCWAP2025 Begins!
Yesterday, we officially launched the first day of the conference, featuring high-level scientific sessions and critical discussions on the latest advancements in our field. Stay tuned for key presentations and contributions throughout the event.
Yesterday, we officially launched the first day of the conference, featuring high-level scientific sessions and critical discussions on the latest advancements in our field. Stay tuned for key presentations and contributions throughout the event.
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♀️ Session 5: Heritage and Gender Studies
In this session, we’ll explore:
- Challenging traditional views of gender roles in prehistory.
- Women’s contributions to science and their representation.
- Ethical and inclusive considerations in heritage management.
Register now!
In this session, we’ll explore:
- Challenging traditional views of gender roles in prehistory.
- Women’s contributions to science and their representation.
- Ethical and inclusive considerations in heritage management.
Register now!
February 25, 2025 at 7:06 AM
♀️ Session 5: Heritage and Gender Studies
In this session, we’ll explore:
- Challenging traditional views of gender roles in prehistory.
- Women’s contributions to science and their representation.
- Ethical and inclusive considerations in heritage management.
Register now!
In this session, we’ll explore:
- Challenging traditional views of gender roles in prehistory.
- Women’s contributions to science and their representation.
- Ethical and inclusive considerations in heritage management.
Register now!
There are only a few days left until the deadline to register (Friday 28th)!!!
🔍 Session 4: Actualistic & Experimental Frameworks
Modern experiments provide key insights into past life. Explore modelling, tool calibration, and reference datasets.
🔗 Register now for #VCWAP2025!
#paleoecology #paleontology #archaeology #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience
Modern experiments provide key insights into past life. Explore modelling, tool calibration, and reference datasets.
🔗 Register now for #VCWAP2025!
#paleoecology #paleontology #archaeology #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience
February 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
There are only a few days left until the deadline to register (Friday 28th)!!!
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This #FossilFriday, we would like to highlight the American legend in science, Mignon Talbot, who was the first woman to become a member of the Paleontological Society🎉⭐
For more information ⬇
www.museumoftheearth.org/daring-to-di...
#fossils #dinosaur #paleontology
For more information ⬇
www.museumoftheearth.org/daring-to-di...
#fossils #dinosaur #paleontology
February 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This #FossilFriday, we would like to highlight the American legend in science, Mignon Talbot, who was the first woman to become a member of the Paleontological Society🎉⭐
For more information ⬇
www.museumoftheearth.org/daring-to-di...
#fossils #dinosaur #paleontology
For more information ⬇
www.museumoftheearth.org/daring-to-di...
#fossils #dinosaur #paleontology
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🔬 Session 3: Characterization & Dynamics of Populations & Environments
Explore species distribution, biodiversity shifts, paleoenvironmental reconstructions & taphonomic insights.
🔗 Register now for #VCWAP2025!
#Paleontology #Archaeology #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
Explore species distribution, biodiversity shifts, paleoenvironmental reconstructions & taphonomic insights.
🔗 Register now for #VCWAP2025!
#Paleontology #Archaeology #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
February 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
🔬 Session 3: Characterization & Dynamics of Populations & Environments
Explore species distribution, biodiversity shifts, paleoenvironmental reconstructions & taphonomic insights.
🔗 Register now for #VCWAP2025!
#Paleontology #Archaeology #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
Explore species distribution, biodiversity shifts, paleoenvironmental reconstructions & taphonomic insights.
🔗 Register now for #VCWAP2025!
#Paleontology #Archaeology #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
Reposted by Ana Galán
🔍 Session 4: Actualistic & Experimental Frameworks
Modern experiments provide key insights into past life. Explore modelling, tool calibration, and reference datasets.
🔗 Register now for #VCWAP2025!
#paleoecology #paleontology #archaeology #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience
Modern experiments provide key insights into past life. Explore modelling, tool calibration, and reference datasets.
🔗 Register now for #VCWAP2025!
#paleoecology #paleontology #archaeology #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience
February 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
🔍 Session 4: Actualistic & Experimental Frameworks
Modern experiments provide key insights into past life. Explore modelling, tool calibration, and reference datasets.
🔗 Register now for #VCWAP2025!
#paleoecology #paleontology #archaeology #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience
Modern experiments provide key insights into past life. Explore modelling, tool calibration, and reference datasets.
🔗 Register now for #VCWAP2025!
#paleoecology #paleontology #archaeology #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience