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2013 AAA Annual Meeting Call For Papers – Executive Session Deadline Extended

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Joslyn O.

AAA2013The deadline for Executive Session proposals of the 2013 AAA Annual Meeting is extended to Friday, February 8 at noon (12pm ET). Visit the Meetings page for complete details and to submit your proposal. Click here for details and submission requirements.

All other session submissions will begin on Friday, February 15.

The 112th AAA Annual Meeting will be held November 20-24, 2013 in Chicago, IL. This year’s meeting theme is Future Publics, Current Engagements. For complete meeting details, please visit the AAA Meetings webpage.

Follow meeting information via social media with the hashtag #AAA2013.

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2013 AAA Annual Meeting Call For Papers – Executive Session Deadline Approaching

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Joslyn O.

AAA2013The deadline for Executive Session proposals of the 2013 AAA Annual Meeting is this Wednesday, February 6. Visit the Meetings page for complete details and to submit your proposal. Click here for details and submission requirements.

All other session submissions will begin on Friday, February 15.

The 112th AAA Annual Meeting will be held November 20-24, 2013 in Chicago, IL. This year’s meeting theme is Future Publics, Current Engagements. For complete meeting details, please visit the AAA Meetings webpage.

Follow meeting information via social media with the hashtag #AAA2013.

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4 AAA Career Toolkits Left – Buy Yours Today!

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Joslyn O.

Students, get your hands on the AAA Career Toolkit with book The Anthropology Graduate’s Guide: From Student to a Career before it’s gone! We have four left in inventory and when they’re gone they’re gone. Buy yours today!

Applied anthropologists Carol Ellick and Joe Watkins, authors of The Anthropology Graduate’s Guide From Student to a Career (Left Coast Press), will present a set of practical steps to assist you through the transition from your career as a student into a career in a wide range of professions that an anthropology degree can be used. The stories, scenarios, and activities presented in this book are intended to inform you how to plan for the transition from student into a career, write your letter of introduction, construct your resume, and learn how to best present your knowledge, skills, and abilities to prospective employers. Ellick and Watkins’ approach helps you create a portfolio that you will use time and time again as you build your career.

The AAA Career Toolkit includes:
Professional Portfolio File Folder
The Anthropology Graduate’s Guide: From Student to a Career by Carol Ellick and Joe Watkins (Left Coast Press)
Career Journal
Pen
This toolkit is available for purchase at a discounted member price of $25.00. Get yours today!

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Understanding Militarism: Critical Anthropological Perspectives – Podcast

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Joslyn O.
Session organizer, David Vine recorded the session Understanding Militarism: Critical Anthropological Perspectives. If you missed the session, click on the play arrow button to listen:


Sponsored by the Society for the Anthropology of North America and Society for Urban, National and Transnational/Global Anthropology, the session was held on Friday, November 16, 2012.
The militarized response of the United States to the attacks of September 11, 2001—involving at least two wars, the expansion of global military deployments, and skyrocketing military spending—has reminded many that militarism is a major underexplored phenomenon affecting the lives of humans worldwide. Militarism is found in places obvious and not-so-obvious from standing armies to camouflage fashion, the military industrial complex to the Pentagon’s relationship with Hollywood, the growth of drone warfare to the militarization of language and our discipline. Panelists will discuss militarism as a phenomenon and the development of a critical reader on the subject aimed at compiling essential readings on militarism and educating students in anthropology, history, political science, international relations, sociology, and beyond. Each panelist will discuss a different facet of militarism including militarism and human nature; histories and roots of militarism; theorizing militarism; militarized economies; military culture and soldiering; militarized families; fear as a way of life; militarized language, militarized minds; the militarization of place; military bases; post-September 11, 2001 wars; the militarization of law; militarized humanitarianism; militarized popular culture; the militarized university; the militarization of anthropology, social movements against militarism, alternatives to militarism, and demilitarization. The panel will conclude by inviting audience members into a critical discussion of militarism and how anthropologists can better investigate, theorize, and understand the phenomenon. The panel will focus special attention on the United States as today’s “wellspring” of global militarism (C. Lutz), but will explore various forms of militarism across places and times. In the spirit of the panelists’ critical reader and as part of efforts to broaden the impact of anthropological scholarship, the panel will be made freely available to the public as an internet podcast.

This session would be of particular interest to:
Practicing and Applied Anthropologists, Teachers of Anthropology in Community Colleges, Students, Those involved in mentoring activities

Organizers:  David Vine (American University) and Andrew Bickford (George Mason University)
Chairs:  Hugh Gusterson (George Mason University)
Discussants:  Catherine Besteman (Colby College)
10:15 AM The Militarization of Anthropological Knowledge: Elizabeth Bacon’s Revelations of CIA Efforts to Recruit Anthropologists David H Price (St. Martin’s University)

10:30 AM Base Nation: Military Bases Overseas and the Foundations of Militarism David Vine (American University)

10:45 AM Reconciliation and Permanent War In Honduras Adrienne Pine (American University)

11:00 AM Outsourcing War: Militarism and Corporate Contractors Roberto J Gonzalez (San Jose State University)

11:15 AM Discussant Catherine Besteman (Colby College)

11:30 AM Discussion

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AAA Names New Executive Director

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Joslyn O.

The American Anthropological Association (AAA) is pleased to announce that its Executive Board has selected a new Executive Director, Dr. Edward Liebow. Dr. Liebow was selected after a search process that included broad outreach to national and international contacts and organizations.

 Dr. Liebow is an accomplished administrator and researcher. In addition, he has been very active in AAA, serving as AAA Treasurer, as well as an Executive Board member. He comes to the Executive Director’s position after a long career with the Battelle Memorial Institute, the world’s largest not-for-profit research and development organization. He joined Battelle in 1986, the year he received his PhD in cultural anthropology from Arizona State University. Dr. Liebow also has a BA in sociology/anthropology from Carleton College. He has conducted research and public policy analysis on a variety of energy, public health, and social policy issues concerning disadvantaged communities. While at Battelle, he rose from the rank of research scientist to project leader to director of research operations in the Seattle office. Dr. Liebow maintains a position as affiliate associate professor of anthropology and interdisciplinary studies at the University of Washington. He has also been a visiting professor of Applied Anthropology and Comparative Economics at Università Carlo Cattaneo (Castellanza, VA, Italy), a Senior Fellow of the Fulbright Commission, and has served on the faculty of the CDC-sponsored Summer Evaluation Institute.

“Dr. Liebow’s administrative ability, knowledge of the challenges as well as opportunities facing scholarly associations and his vision for anthropology and the robust future of the Association made him the best choice,” according to AAA President, Leith Mullings. “I am confident that Dr. Liebow will be a great asset to the Association as we seek to strengthen our relationships with national and international organizations, expand our engagement with the public and increase the visibility of anthropologists and anthropological knowledge”

“I am very excited about this new position,” Liebow said in a recent interview. “It is my aim to make the Association a welcoming home for folks from a variety of backgrounds and organizational affiliations.”

Dr. Liebow will join the AAA in January, 2013.

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See You Next Year in Chicago

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Joslyn O.

We hope you had a great time in San Francisco at the 111th Annual Meeting! See you next year. Chicago beckons…

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From Anthropology Student to Career in Anthropology

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Joslyn O.

Students, get your hands on this new product AAA Career Toolkit with book The Anthropology Graduate’s Guide: From Student to a Career

Applied anthropologists Carol Ellick and Joe Watkins, authors of The Anthropology Graduate’s Guide From Student to a Career (Left Coast Press), will present a set of practical steps to assist you through the transition from your career as a student into a career in a wide range of professions that an anthropology degree can be used. The stories, scenarios, and activities presented in this book are intended to inform you how to plan for the transition from student into a career, write your letter of introduction, construct your resume, and learn how to best present your knowledge, skills, and abilities to prospective employers. Ellick and Watkins’ approach helps you create a portfolio that you will use time and time again as you build your career.

The AAA Career Toolkit includes:
Professional Portfolio File Folder
The Anthropology Graduate’s Guide: From Student to a Career by Carol Ellick and Joe Watkins (Left Coast Press)
Career Journal
Pen
This toolkit is available for purchase at the Membership Booth near Registration at a discounted member price of $25.00. Get yours today!

Carol Ellick and Joe Watkins will be hosting a career workshop at the AAA Annual Meeting to discuss their book and the toolkit. The workshop, Anthropology Graduates: From Student to Career, will be held today from 10am – 12pm in room Continental 1. Registration is required. The workshop is free of charge.

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Celebrate Student Saturday!

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Joslyn O.

Student Saturday was developed to encourage anthropology students to attend the AAA annual meetings and provide programming of particular interest to them. This event includes the annual Graduate School Fair in addition to special programs designed specifically for students joining us in San Francisco. Anthropology students may attend Student Saturday at the discounted rate of only $50 for one-day admission. Registration includes access to all regular sessions and special events on Saturday.  Special Programming will include:

  • 4th Annual Graduate School Fair from 10am-2pm in the Grand Ballroom
  • Trivia (with great prizes!) at the Graduate School Fair
  • Graduate School Fair Reception from 2pm-3pm in the Grand Ballroom
  • Free coffee, tea, and snacks at the Reception!
  • Workshop on careers in anthropology conducted by Carol Ellick and Joe Watkins (University of Oklahoma).  Ellick and Watkins recently released The Anthropology Graduate’s Guide: From Student to Career (Left Coast Press).  This workshop will be held from 10am-12pm in Continental 1. Registration is required.
  • Sessions, workshops, roundtables, poster sessions, and film screenings of particular interest to students
  • National Association of Student Anthropologists annual Business Meeting from 12:15pm-1:30pm in Golden Gate 8

This Student Guide to the 111th Annual Meeting of the American Anthropological Association includes tips for student attendees, a schedule of special events and suggested sessions, as well as a Guide to Annual Meeting Terms. View it now and receive a copy on-site when you register for Student Saturday.

To register for Student Saturday, please visit the online registration page. A tutorial on how to register can be found here.

Note: Students who are registered for meeting sessions during the week are eligible to participate in sessions and events on Saturday. Please click here to access the preliminary program of sessions taking place at the Annual Meeting.

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Additional Sessions

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Joslyn O.

This 111th Annual Meeting  is one of the largest meetings in the history of AAA Annual Meetings. With more sessions, workshops, meetings, salons and innovents than ever before, there’s so many events to chose from.  Here are few that you might find interesting that are taking place in the San Francisco Hilton Union Square:

Friday, November 16
Human Sexuality and Anthropology (HSAIG) Business Meeting 4-0445
12:15-1:30pm  Union Square 11

Anthropology and Literary Engagements: Crosing Borders of Academic and Creative Writing 4-0730
1:45-5:30pm Continental 8

Secret Conspiracy of Hope: A Multimedia Show 4-1025
7:00-8:15pm Continental 1

Society for the Anthropology of Religion (SAR) Board Meeting 4-1175
7:30-9pm *Located at The Slanted Door

Saturday, November 17
Voices in Movement: Phonetic Border Crossings 5-0130
8:00-9:45am Union Square 8

Crossing the Wires: Network, Sense and the Horizons of Connectivity in East Asia 5-0150
8:00-9:45am Golden Gate 2

Tour: Italy in San Francisco 5-0895
2:00-5:00pm Meet at Concierge Desk

Silver Lining: Older People Crossing Boundaries and Defying Expectations 5-1050
4:00-5:45pm Van Ness

Sunday, November 18
Religion, Sex, Secularism 6-0010
8:00-9:45am Union Square 5-6

Critical Heritage Studies in Contested Realms 6-0030
8:00-9:45am Continental 7

Remembering Two Astronauts of the Human Soul: Steve Rubenstein and Neil Whitehead 6-0070
8:00-9:45am Continental 1

Social Dynamics, Decisions, and Frameworks of Sacred Spaces 6-0135
8:00-9:45am Union Square 15-16

From “Stone-Age” to “Real-Time”: Temporalities and Mobilities in and Beyond Papua 6-0200
8:00-11:45am Union Square 19-20

Recycling Mauss: ‘Old’ Solidarities in New Times of Crisis 6-0230
8:00-11:45am Imperial B

Anthropology of Extreme Environments: Human Dynamics in Uninhabitable Places 6-0290
10:15am-12:00pm Golden Gate 2

Working Models: Research Brought to Bear on Discourses of Health and Well-Being 6-0335
10:15am-12:00pm Union Square 15-16

Cosmology and the Cultural Construction of Space 6-0345
10:15am-12:00pm Continental 4

Pacific Masculinities 6-0415
10:15am-1pm Powell

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Thinking of a Career in Anthropology? Attend the NAPA/AAA Careers Expo

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Joslyn O.

Meet professional anthropologists and explore career options at the NAPA/AAA Careers Expo at the AAA Annual Meeting. The Careers Expo will be held on Friday, November 16 in the main exhibit hall, 11 am-4 pm.  Talk with professional anthropologists working in government, for-profit and non-profit organizations.   Archaeologists, medical anthropologists, cultural anthropologists.  Careers in cultural resources, health and human services, design and promotion, policymaking, and more!

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