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Skip to Content Biological Anthropology Section Home About Officers Bylaws Officer’s Handbook Minutes & Reports Awards Distinguished Lecture W.W. Howells Book Award Student Poster/Paper Award Resources Job Search Teaching Resources Blog List Related Organizations February 2019, BAS updates By Adam Van Arsdale on February 5, 2019 Happy new year, BAS membership! The following monthly e-blast provides several updates on Biological Anthropology Section member news. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me ( [email protected] ). 2018 ANNUAL MEETING Thank you to everyone who took the time and resources to attend the meetings in San Jose this year. I would like to especially thank our outgoing Chair, Katie MacKinnon, and our program chair, Christopher Dana Lynn, for putting together an outstanding program. We were excited to feature Dr. Barbara King as our distinguished lecture and to recognize Sang-Hee Lee with the Howells Book Prize for her recent book, Close Encounters with Humankind . In addition to Katie’s transition from chair to past-chair, the 2018 Annual Meetings marked the end of Julie Lesnik’s service as a member at-large, and Melanie Beasley as the student member at-large on the executive committee. Incoming members of the committee including Holly Dunsworth (chair-elect), Kerry Dore (member at-large), and Amanda Hardie (student member at-large). Amanda Hardie Holly Dunsworth Kerry Dore 2019 ANNUAL MEETING Next year’s meetings will be hosted in collaboration with the Canadian Anthropology Society (CASCA) in Vancouver (Nov. 20-24). It is not too early to begin thinking about proposals! The theme of next year’s meeting is, “Changing Climates: Struggle, Collaboration, and Justice//Changer d’air : Lutte, collaboration et justice.” If you are interested in submitting an Executive Session Proposal, submissions are due Feb. 7 by 3 p.m. ET. The deadline for regular proposals and abstracts is April 10 at 3 p.m. ET. If you have questions about a proposal, feel free to reach out to our BAS Program Chair Christopher Dana Lynn ( [email protected] ). BAS BUSINESS A couple of brief notes on BAS business matters. You will be getting a ballot later on in the year for new executive committee positions. This year we will be electing a new member at-large (replacing Marc Kissel, who will conclude his service after the 2019 meetings). In addition to electing an at-large member, the BAS ballot will also include a vote on proposed changes to our section by-laws. These changes, announced at our business meeting in San Jose, reflect relatively minor changes to the existing by-laws intended to improve the functionality and resilience of our leadership structure. The ballot will include more substantive details, but the primary change would be to add an official program co-chair to our executive committee and to add language prohibiting harassment and discrimination in the context of our annual meetings. These proposed changes come with full support of the executive committee. Best wishes on the beginning of a great new year, Adam Van Arsdale BAS chair Associate Professor of Anthropology Wellesley College This entry is filed under BAS News . 2018 AAA Submissions By Lisa Bright on March 11, 2018 This year we will be organizing a session of student presentations and will give awards for best student presentations. To be eligible for BAS awards, students must be part of this session! To be included in this session and therefore eligible for awards, students MUST notify Program Chair Chris Lynn ( [email protected] ) that they have submitted individual presentations for the BAS section . We encourage you to consider organizing sessions in affiliation with BAS or joint sessions with BAS and other organizations (which means we can sponsor more sessions!). The BAS Program Committee is happy to provide feedback to anyone considering a submission for AAA or to answer any questions. Contact Program Chair Chris Lynn ( [email protected] ) with questions or info about your sessions. The AAA submission portal closes April 16th at 3pm EST, with no new submissions allowed after 2pm EST. This entry is filed under AAA News , BAS Awards . AMNH Curator Position in Biological Anthropology By Andrea Eller on October 5, 2017 The Division of Anthropology, American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), is conducting an open search for a position in Biological Anthropology with a specialization in paleoanthropology (human origins) at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Curator. This is a tenure-track position. For candidates showing notable experience and accomplishment, there is possibility of tenure at the time of appointment, pending review and determination through the Museum’s tenure process. Candidates should have a strong background and evidence of documented or potential international leadership in paleoanthropological research. AMNH Biological Anthropology collections are some of the most comprehensive in the world, offering a unique opportunity for collections research. Extensive possibilities also exist for professional interaction with colleagues at AMNH across the biological and physical sciences. AMNH curatorships are defined as research positions and evidence of an active research program is essential, ideally including an active field component. Prior experience with museum collections is also an asset. AMNH curators are expected to maintain a high level of productivity in original research, to seek extramural funding, and to assume oversight responsibility for the management of Museum collections relevant to their areas of expertise. Other responsibilities or opportunities may include advising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, offering courses in the Museum’s Richard Gilder Graduate School, serving on academic and administrative committees, and participating in Museum-sponsored exhibits and educational programs. Candidates should have completed the Ph.D. degree. The American Museum of Natural History is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and encourages applications from women and minority candidates. For further information about the position contact Dr. David Hurst Thomas ( [email protected] ). Interested candidates should submit the following materials in PDF format: a) cover statement including the candidate’s name, address, and current position and including a description of the candidate’s research interests, accomplishments, and plans. b) list of dissertation advisors, committee members, co-authors and co-PIs on funded grants during the preceding five years. c) detailed curriculum vitae, complete bibliography, copies of up to five relevant publications. d) names, positions, institutional affiliations and contact information for no more than three referees regarding the applicants professional qualifications. All materials should be submitted in PDF format directed to Anita Caltabiano (attention, Anthropology Search Committee) ( [email protected] ). To receive the fullest consideration, applications should be received no later than November 30, 2017. This employer does prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation/preference. This employer does prohibit discrimination based on gender identity/expression. This employer offers health insurance benefits to eligible same-sex domestic partners. This employer does not appear on the AAUP list of censured institutions. This entry is filed under AAA News , BAS News , Jobs and Postdocs , Uncategorized . NSF BioAnth DDRIG Deadlines Return to Six Month Intervals By Andrea Eller on November 4, 2016 The Biological Anthropology Program is returning to a six-month interval between competitions for both regular research (Senior) and doctoral dissertation research improvement grants (DDRIG). – For the DDRIG competition, this change is effective immediately, in conjunction with the publication of a revised solicitation (17-506). The next DDRIG target dates will be January 20, 2017 , and Jul...