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Society for Applied Anthropology
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The Society for Applied Anthropology - A Worldwide Organization for the Applied Social Sciences
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The deadline for the Comitas Institute Award for Public Knowledge & Engagement is December 1.

This Award is named in honor of Lambros Comitas & presented through a partnership between the #Comitas Institute for Anthropological Study (CIFAS) and #SfAA.

More info: appliedanthro.org/awards-prize...
November 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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During #SfAA2026, explore Sawmill Market, an artisanal food hall featuring a diverse mix of local vendors, restaurants, outdoor gathering spaces, & one-of-a-kind shops.

Register here: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeti...

#SfAA #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #SocialScience #Albuquerque
November 13, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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The submission deadline for the Peter Kong-ming New Award is Nov. 30.

#SfAA hosts this annual student research competition in the applied social & behavioral sciences, recognizing the best paper on a project related to health care or human services.

More: www.appliedanthro.org/about/awards...
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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The Society for Applied Anthropology 2026 election is now open and includes candidates for:
President
Board of Directors (2)
Nominations & Elections Committee (2)
Student Board Member

Biographical information for each candidate is on the SfAA website at appliedanthro.org/election-can....
November 11, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Open Access Article from #PracticingAnthropology: The Vital Role of University - Community Organization Partnerships to Address Food Security by Aidan Gajewski, Valerie Imbruce, Barrett Brenton & Monica Adams

doi.org/10.1080/08884552.2025.2560009

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#SfAA #anthropology
November 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Students: join us for the SfAA Student Skills Lab on Thursday, November 13 at 1pm EST.

This session, Publishing Applied Anthropology, will feature Jennifer Collier Jennings and Mitch Allen.

Register here: uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#SfAA #AppliedAnthropology #StudentSkillsLab
November 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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While you're in #Albuquerque for #SfAA2026, take a stroll downtown and discover the city's vibrant mural scene. These large-scale public art pieces reflect the stories, struggles, and spirit of the region.

Register here: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeti...

#SfAA #anthropology #appliedanthropology
November 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Join us at the #SfAA Annual Meeting for a special public talk with award-winning author and journalist Peter Hessler.

Thurs., March 19, 5:30-6:30 pm, Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, open to the public

More: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeting

#anthropology #appliedanthropology #SfAA2026 #PeterHessler
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Planning to attend the #SfAA Annual Meeting in #Albuquerque? Hotel rates in Albuquerque are very affordable this year. Be sure to book early to take advantage of our discounted rates.

All hotel & travel info can be found on our website: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeti...

#SfAA2026 #Anthropology
November 4, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Online now from Human Organization: Wellbeing Impacts of Sargassum Events in the Caribbean by Ken Hamel, Carlos García-Quijano & Tracey Dalton
doi.org/10.1080/0018...

#SfAA #socialscience #anthropology #appliedanthropology #HumanOrganization #Sargassum #Caribbean
November 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Good news! You still have time to submit your Annual Meeting abstract. The deadline to submit is midnight on Monday, November 3.

Submit abstract here: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeti...

#SfAA #socialscience #anthropology #appliedanthropology #SfAA2026
October 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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During #SfAA2026, don’t miss the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in #Albuquerque.

Register here: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeti...

#SfAA #socialscience #anthropology #appliedanthropology
October 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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SfAA members enjoy full access to Human Organization and Practicing Anthropology, two leading journals that explore real-world applications of social science.

Join our community today to take full advantage of all the member benefits.

appliedanthro.org/membership/w...

#SfAA #AppliedAnthropology
October 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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SfAA Member Spotlight: Meet Hannah Bethel, our Student Committee Co-Chair!

To learn more about Hannah, check out this feature article: news.miami.edu/as/stories/2...

#SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #IAmSfAA
October 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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We’re excited to gather in #Albuquerque for #SfAA2026! While there, be sure to visit the National Hispanic Cultural Center, a place where the rich culture of the SW is beautifully celebrated.

Register here: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeti...

#SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology
October 22, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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Now accepting applications! #Anthropology departments are invited to apply for ACRN’s Department Advisory Initiative (DAI), which provides up to $1,000 in facilitator support. Applications are due Dec. 1.

More info: anthrocareerready.net/for-instruct...

#SfAA #SocialScience #AppliedAnthropology
October 21, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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As a reminder, the Pelto International Travel Award deadline is October 31.

For more info, please visit: appliedanthro.org/awards-prize...

#SfAA #socialscience #anthropology #appliedanthropology #SfAA2026 #Pelto
October 20, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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We are saddened to learn that longtime SfAA member Joe Richard Harding has passed away.

Joe lived, worked, & traveled throughout the world as an applied cultural anthropologist, committed to civil rights & cultural appropriateness his whole life.

Full obituary: appliedanthro.org/news/obituar...
October 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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The Robert & Beverly Hackenberg Prize deadline is October 31.

For more info, visit appliedanthro.org/awards-prize...

#SfAA #socialscience #anthropology #appliedanthropology #SfAA2026 #Hackenberg
October 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Available Now from #HumanOrganization: A Discipline of Consequence: Collaborating with Community Health Workers Against Systemic Oppression by Renee Cadzow, Richard Strater & Carmen Blanco
doi.org/10.1080/00187259.2025.2562987

#SfAA #socialscience #anthropology #appliedanthropology
October 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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New from Human Organization: When Museums are Battlegrounds in the Culture Wars by Chip Colwell
doi.org/10.1080/00187259.2025.2567310

#SfAA #socialscience #anthropology #appliedanthropology #HumanOrganization
October 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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New Article from Practicing Anthropology: Seizing the Opportunity: Experiential Learning in Undergraduate Education by Bianca D. Eguino Uribe
doi.org/10.1080/08884552.2025.2565499

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#SfAA #socialscience #anthropology #appliedanthropology #PracticingAnthropology
October 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Washington Association of Professional Anthropologists (WAPA) Call for Papers: Sharing and Scaling Ethnographic Findings for Leadership

#SfAA #socialscience #anthropology #appliedanthropology #SfAA2026 #WAPA
October 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Washington Association of Professional Anthropologists (WAPA) Call for Papers: Intimate Strangers: Finding a Past & Charting a Future for Artificial Intelligence & Linguistic Anthropology

#SfAA #socialscience #anthropology #appliedanthropology #SfAA2026 #WAPA
October 15, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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As a reminder, the deadline for the Annual Meeting abstract submissions is October 15.

Securely register and submit your abstract on our website: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeti...

#SfAA #socialscience #anthropology #appliedanthropology #SfAA2026
October 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM