January 2010 eNews

RACE Project on Capitol Hill

We are pleased to invite you to attend "A New National Dialogue on Race," an event sponsored by AAA and organized in conjunction with honorary co-chairs from the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). This two-day program (Jan 12-13) will consist of four panels designed to look at race through the lenses of science, history and lived experience and will be supported by a display of key elements of the AAA’s award-winning RACE: Are We So Different? national touring exhibit, co-developed with the Science Museum of Minnesota.
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Proposed AAA Honduras Resolution

Visit our blog to weigh in on the proposed AAA statement in support of Hondurans resisting military dictatorship. We invite you to add your own comments about the proposed statement before voting opens on January 18.
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Honduras Resolution Discussion on the Blog >

Anthropology News January Issue Online

January AN, featuring a commentary series on water governance and management, is now available on the AN webpage and AnthroSource. AN is currently accepting article proposals through January 20 for an upcoming issue on the census. Submit your proposal today!
Jan AN In Focus >
Census CFP >

2010 AAA Minority Dissertation Fellowship

The AAA invites minority doctoral candidates in anthropology to apply for a dissertation writing fellowship of $10,000. More information and a PDF of the application are available through the link below. The deadline for fellowship applications is February 15, 2010.
Minority Dissertation Fellowship >

Profiles in Practice Podcast

Curious about career opportunities outside of academia? Listen to our ongoing online interview series with applied anthropologists. The most recent podcast features Ruth Sando's interview with Lee Cerveny, as she discusses her work as a research social scientist at the US Forest Service.
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Final Report on Army Human Terrain System

The AAA’s Commission on the Engagement of Anthropology with the US Security and Intelligence Communities released its final report during the 2009 AAA Annual Meeting.
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Volume 2, Issue 1

Tip of the Month

"If you want to propose an executive session for the 2010 meeting, be sure to submit it by January 22."

- Carla, Meetings Dept