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Check out the RPA Jobs Board at rpanet.org/RPA-Jobs for the latest opportunities in your field. New jobs are posted daily!

Registrants can post jobs for free.

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October 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Some lessons are only won through experience as Rigden Glaab MA RPA of Westwood Professional Services will tell in Top 10 “Field Safety Topics” to consider during your next project. 

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October 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Check out the RPA Jobs Board at rpanet.org/RPA-Jobs for the latest opportunities in your field. New jobs are posted daily!

Registrants can post jobs for free.

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October 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The RPA field school certification committee is working to re-imagine how we certify archaeological field schools. This process will streamline application and approval, ensure ethical practice, and expand to reflect a growing diversity of field experiences and skills.

Stay tuned for updates!
October 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Check out the RPA Jobs Board at rpanet.org/RPA-Jobs for the latest opportunities in your field. New jobs are posted daily!

Registrants can post jobs for free.

https://rpanet.org/RPA-Jobs
September 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Disaster archaeology uses excavation skills—like mapping and sifting—to investigate modern tragedies such as 9/11. It helps identify victims and preserve artifacts, turning scholarly tools into instruments of recovery and remembrance.. https://www.911memorial.org/
September 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Field School Spotlight: Mikiko Robinson - "It was a fantastic learning experience diving in Pensacola Bay and Blackwater River for 6 weeks. There were many archaeological skills learned, as well as diving skills."
September 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Sponsored by the Register, the SAA Ethics Bowl will showcase teams from universities all over the world to competitively debate ethics in Archaeology. 

Prep with the Archaeological Ethics Database utilizing some of the most relevant subjects and resources. 

https://archaeologicalethics.org/
September 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Check out the RPA Jobs Board at rpanet.org/RPA-Jobs for the latest opportunities in your field. New jobs are posted daily!

Registrants can post jobs for free.

https://rpanet.org/RPA-Jobs
September 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Join us in celebrating the RPA Certified Field School at Fort St. Joseph! With 25+ years of research, students gain hands-on training while uncovering the lives of French settlers, fur traders & Native groups. Preserving the past, shaping the future!
August 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Registrants! 

Explore tools, tips & training for archaeologists at RPA! From ethics guides to field school support, the RPA Resources page helps you grow professionally & ethically.

Start your journey today: https://rpanet.org/rpa-resources
August 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Kick off the school year with the Archaeological Ethics Online Resource Database! Explore articles, syllabi, podcasts & case studies that dive into ethical practices in archaeology. Perfect for students, educators & researchers! 

https://archaeologicalethics.org/online-resource/
August 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Do you need resources for an ethical framework for your research? The Archaeological Ethics Database has over 1,200 books, articles, and online resources ranging from archaeology in the time of war, safety in the field, and many more. 

Find out at: https://archaeologicalethics.org/
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Did you know that the Register has over 700 professional archaeologists willing to mentor you on your career journey? Search through our directory for someone in your area, or an expert in your chosen field and reach out to them today! 

https://rpanet.org/registrant-directory?&tab=1
August 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Check out the RPA Jobs Board at rpanet.org/RPA-Jobs for the latest opportunities in your field. New jobs are posted daily!

Registrants can post jobs for free.

https://rpanet.org/RPA-Jobs
August 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Did you know that the Register has over 700 professional archaeologists willing to mentor you on your career journey? Search through our directory for someone in your area, or an expert in your chosen field and reach out to them today! 

https://rpanet.org/registrant-directory?&tab=1
August 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Check out the RPA Jobs Board at rpanet.org/RPA-Jobs for the latest opportunities in your field. New jobs are posted daily!

Registrants can post jobs for free.

https://rpanet.org/RPA-Jobs
July 31, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We are revitalizing our paid internship program to update the Archaeological Ethics Database, a key resource for ethical issues in archaeology. We welcome Daiana Rivas-Tello, our newest intern, a Ph.D. candidate at Brown University, specializing in Andean archaeology!

https://rpanet.org/13508389
June 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Heading into the field, field schools, or summer lab assignments? Explore the Safety Guides landing page for essential tips and protocols to keep you protected while you work.

Be prepared for any situation.

👉 Visit: rpanet.org/safetyguides
June 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Check out the RPA Jobs Board at rpanet.org/RPA-Jobs for the latest opportunities in your field. New jobs are posted daily!

Registrants can post jobs for free.

https://rpanet.org/RPA-Jobs
May 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We welcome the Professional Archaeologists of New York City (PANYC) as an affiliated society with the Register of Professional Archaeologists! Founded in 1980, PANYC is dedicated to protecting NYC's archaeological and historic resources. Welcome, PANYC! 

https://www.panycarchaeology.org/
May 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We are excited to announce the recipients of the Field School 2025 scholarships awarded by the RPA. This year, 10 students have been awarded at various field schools. Join us in celebrating these exceptional scholars and their field schools! 
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May 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Field school season is coming up! Field schools provide essential hands-on experience for aspiring archaeologists. Choose a reputable program that aligns with your career goals. Consider a Register certified program for vetted options.

Find out more: https://rpanet.org/certified-field-schools/
May 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Check out the RPA Jobs Board at rpanet.org/RPA-Jobs for the latest opportunities in your field. New jobs are posted daily!

Registrants can post jobs for free.

https://rpanet.org/RPA-Jobs
May 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Field school season is coming up! Field schools provide essential hands-on experience for aspiring archaeologists. Choose a reputable program that aligns with your career goals. Consider a Register certified program for vetted options.

Find out more: https://rpanet.org/certified-field-schools/
May 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM