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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Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jul 15

Available now from Practicing Anthropology: At Regular Intervals: A Play in Four Scenes and a Coda by Paul M. W. Hackett doi.org/10.1080/0888... @practicinganthro1.bsky.social #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #PracticingAnthropology

Promotional graphic for an article titled "At Regular Intervals: A Play in Four Scenes and a Coda" by Paul M. W. Hackett, published in Practicing Anthropology. A summary on a torn paper texture reads: "The article presents a play that demonstrates the everyday impact of bladder failure and demonstrates how anthropology can help advocate for individuals with this disability." The journal cover appears in the top-right corner.

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jul 14

SfAA travel awards support student participation in important ways. Hear why one student applied. Learn more: appliedanthro.org/awards-prizes #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jul 13

New from Human Organization: Grounding Large Language Models in an Anthropological Knowledge Graph: A Neuro-Symbolic Approach by Matt Artz doi.org/10.1080/0018... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #HumanOrganization #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

Promotional graphic for a new article from Human Organization. The top half displays a knowledge graph diagram with colored nodes labeled Author, Article, Journal, Affiliation, Publisher, and Funder, connected by labeled relationship lines. The bottom half has a dark navy background with the title "Grounding Large Language Models in an Anthropological Knowledge Graph: A Neuro-Symbolic Approach" by Matt Artz, followed by a summary about pairing an LLM with a knowledge graph of 84 years of SfAA scholarship. Logos for the Society for Applied Anthropology and Routledge appear at the bottom.

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jul 11

SfAA members enjoy full access to #HumanOrganization and #PracticingAnthropology, two leading journals that explore real-world applications of social science. Join our community today! More info here: appliedanthro.org/membership/w... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jul 9

Now from #PracticingAnthropology: Harvesting Hope in the University Area Community: Redevelopment Strategies for Turning Brownfields into Healthfields by E. Christian Wells & Sarah Combs doi.org/10.1080/0888... @practicinganthro1.bsky.social #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

Promotional graphic for an article in Practicing Anthropology titled "Harvesting Hope in the University Area Community: Redevelopment Strategies for Turning Brownfields into Healthfields" by E. Christian Wells and Sarah Combs. Features an aerial rendering of a redeveloped community space with green areas, walking paths, and gathering spots. The summary describes how contaminated properties can be safely redeveloped to benefit underserved communities through collaborative co-design. Logos for the Society for Applied Anthropology and Routledge appear at the bottom.

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jul 8

New from #PracticingAnthropology: Use of the American Psychiatric Association DSM-IV Cultural Formulation to Teach Cultural Psychiatry to Undergraduate and Graduate Students by Christy M. Audeh & Richard L. Merkel doi.org/10.1080/0888... @practicinganthro1.bsky.social #SfAA #AppliedAnthropology

Promotional graphic for a new article from Practicing Anthropology (ISSN: 0888-4552) titled 'Use of the American Psychiatric Association DSM-IV Cultural Formulation to Teach Cultural Psychiatry to Undergraduate and Graduate Students' by Christy M. Audeh & Richard L. Merkel. The abstract describes examining the DSM-IV Outline for a Cultural Formulation as a pedagogical framework in a global mental health course. Features logos from the Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) and Routledge Taylor & Francis Group.

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jul 7

Each student’s journey to the SfAA Annual Meeting is different. Hear what brought these attendees to the Annual Meeting. Learn more: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeti... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jul 6

Comitas Award for Significant Applications of Anthropology: The Society for Applied Anthropology invites nominations and applications for an award honoring Lambros Comitas. All info: appliedanthro.org/awards-prize... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #Comitas

hoto of a person on the left. Text reads "The Comitas Institute for Anthropological Study (CIFAS) supports in-depth ethnographic research that addresses critical issues in contemporary society." Below: "The Comitas Award for Significant Applications of Anthropology is given in honor of the legacy of Lambros Comitas, long time teacher, mentor, and founder of the joint program in Applied Anthropology at Teachers College, Columbia University." Abstract blob background.

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Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jul 3

The current issue of Practicing Anthropology, Vol. 48, No. 2, is now available online. www.tandfonline.com/toc/rpay20/4... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #PracticingAnthropology

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jul 3

SfAA Member Spotlight: Roberto Alvarez, Emeritus Professor of Ethnic Studies at the University of California, San Diego To find out more about SfAA membership, visit our website: appliedanthro.org/membership #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #IAmSfAA

Quote graphic with the question "What motivated you to join SfAA?" followed by Roberto Alvarez's response about studying anthropology at Northern Arizona University, joining the Peace Corps, working with Indigenous Kuna and campesino farmers in Panama, and developing cooperatives to support native empowerment, which led him to pursue applied anthropology.

Quote graphic with the question "Any advice for someone just starting out in applied social science?" followed by Roberto Alvarez's response about respecting and incorporating native and community perspectives, maintaining a beginner's mind, and working with heart while seeking higher consciousness.

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jul 2

New from #HumanOrganization: Gender, Health-seeking, and Tuberculosis: Negotiating Responsibility in Urban Peru by Paola Patiño Rabines, Camila Gianella, Eileen Contreras, Maria Amalia Pesantes & Cesar Ugarte Gil doi.org/10.1080/0018... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

Promotional graphic for the article "Gender, Health-Seeking, and Tuberculosis: Negotiating Responsibility in Urban Peru" by Paola Patiño Rabines, Camila Gianella, Eileen Contreras, Maria Amalia Pesantes & Cesar Ugarte Gil, published in Human Organization (ISSN: 0018-7259). Includes a summary noting how gender norms, masculinities, caregiving, and structural constraints shape health-seeking practices in Lima. Logos for the Society for Applied Anthropology and Routledge Taylor & Francis Group appear at the bottom.

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jul 1

Open Access from Human Organization: How Do Mothers Conceptualize Invisible Work? by Michelle U. Grocke-Dewey & Nicole Wanago doi.org/10.1080/0018... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #HumanOrganization

Promotional graphic for Human Organization journal featuring a Venn diagram illustrating mothers' invisible work, divided into Physical Labor, Cognitive Labor, and Emotional Labor categories, surrounded by labeled piles of tasks and bordered by 'Mental Load.' Title reads 'How do mothers conceptualize invisible work?' by Michelle U. Grocke-Dewey and Nicole Wanago, with a summary noting the research explores how mothers experience the invisibility of everyday tasks to inform parental stress reduction strategies. Logos for Society for Applied Anthropology and Routledge appear at the bottom.

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jun 30

There are many reasons to join SfAA. Hear how one member found his place in the SfAA community. Learn more: appliedanthro.org/membership #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jun 29

Available now from Human Organization: Translating Control: Benchmarking Language AI and Sociotechnical Governance by Danlu Yang doi.org/10.1080/0018... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #HumanOrganization #LanguageAIGovernance

Promotional graphic for the article "Translating Control: Benchmarking Language AI and Sociotechnical Governance" by Danlu Yang, published in Human Organization (ISSN: 0018-7259). The summary reads: "When a patient turns to Google Translate rather than human interpreters, who is actually responsible for the medical failure when AI mediates healthcare communication?" Logos for the Society for Applied Anthropology and Routledge appear at the bottom.

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jun 26

The SfAA Annual Meeting offers opportunities that extend beyond the sessions. Hear what makes it valuable for one student. Learn more: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeti... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jun 24

New from Human Organization: Antibiotic Consumption, Structured Vulnerabilities, and Networks of Survival in Southern Pakistan by Sohail Ahmed, Inayat Ali, Inam Ullah Leghari & Sadiq Bhanbhro doi.org/10.1080/0018... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #HumanOrganization

Promotional graphic for the article "Antibiotic Consumption, Structured Vulnerabilities, and Networks of Survival in Southern Pakistan" by Sohail Ahmed, Inayat Ali, Inam Ullah Leghari & Sadiq Bhanbhro, published in Human Organization (ISSN: 0018-7259). The summary reads: "Antibiotic misuse in Sindh is more than a 'knowledge gap': it is a rational response to structural neglect, limited healthcare budgets, and restricted female health agency." Logos for the Society for Applied Anthropology and Routledge appear at the bottom.

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jun 23

UNT anthropology students from the #SfAA Podcast Project sat down with 2026 Margaret Mead Award recipient Amelia Fiske to discuss her new book, Reckoning with Harm: The Toxic Relations of Oil in Amazonia. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i... #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2026

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jun 18

Students come to the SfAA Annual Meeting for many reasons. Here’s what brought these attendees this past year. Learn more: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeti... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jun 15

Stay up to date with notifications for Practicing Anthropology. Visit the journal homepage and click "Follow this journal" to register. www.tandfonline.com/journals/rpay #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #PracticingAnthropology

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Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jun 12

Our SfAA Podcast Project students sat down with Robert Rubinstein, recipient of the 2026 Sol Tax Award for Distinguished Service. Recorded on Mar. 19, 2026, at the #SfAA Annual Meeting in Albuquerque. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i... #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2026

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jun 9

SfAA membership offers a range of benefits to its members. Here’s what one member values most. Learn more: appliedanthro.org/membership #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jun 8

New from Human Organization: Transitions to Transformative Conservation in Idaho’s Redband Trout Management by Sarah A. Ebel, Jillian Everly & Samantha Grim doi.org/10.1080/0018... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #HumanOrganization

Promotional graphic for an open-access article from Human Organization. The top half shows people gathered outdoors under a large tree with thatched-roof shelters and wooden benches in Timor-Leste. The bottom half has a dark blue background with the title "Gardens of Hope: Permaculture, Decolonial Emancipation, and Aspirational Futures in Timor-Leste" by Thomas Stodulka & Eugenio Lemos, followed by a brief summary. Logos for the Society for Applied Anthropology and Routledge appear at the bottom. An orange open-lock icon indicates open access.

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jun 5

SfAA Member Spotlight: Diane Austin, Research Anthropologist, Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology, School of Anthropology, University of Arizona For more about SfAA membership, visit: appliedanthro.org/membership/m... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #IAmSfAA

SfAA Member Spotlight featuring Diane Austin. Circular portrait photo of a smiling woman with short gray hair wearing a blue shirt, set against a dark purple background. Text reads: "Member Spotlight — Diane Austin, Research Anthropologist, Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology, School of Anthropology, University of Arizona. Member since 1994."

Quote card on dark purple background. Text reads: "What motivated you to join SfAA?" followed by Diane Austin's response about wanting to meet other applied social scientists, gaining friends, colleagues, expanded knowledge, opportunities, and professional networks through SfAA and its Annual Meetings.

Quote card on dark purple background. Text reads: "Any advice for someone just starting out in applied social science?" followed by Diane Austin's response encouraging embracing challenges, listening to and learning from others, building networks of relationships, and seeking chances to grow.

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jun 4

Sol Tax Distinguished Service Award Call for Nominations: The Award is presented annually to a member of SfAA in recognition of long-term and truly distinguished service to the Society. www.appliedanthro.org/about/awards... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2027 #SolTax

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Nomination requirements slide listing: a nomination letter outlining distinguished service accomplishments, one additional letter of support, and a curriculum vitae with details of the nominee's service to SfAA. White text on dark blue marbled background.

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Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jun 3

The current issue of Human Organization, Vol. 85, No. 2, is now available online. www.tandfonline.com/toc/rhum20/8... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #HumanOrganization

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jun 2

SfAA student travel awards help make participation possible. Hear how this support makes a difference. Learn more: appliedanthro.org/awards/ #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· Jun 1

Looking to grow your professional connections? Whether you're a student, just starting out, or have years of experience, there's space to connect, share ideas, and grow. Join our community! More info here: appliedanthro.org/membership/w... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· May 28

Missed the live session? Anthropology and AI: On Faculty and Program Readiness You can now watch the full webinar on demand here: youtu.be/_CaftDyy2S8 #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· May 27

SAVE THE DATE! Join us in Norfolk, Virginia, for the 2027 Annual Meeting of the Society for Applied #Anthropology. The 87th Annual Meeting will be March 23-27, 2027, at the #Norfolk Waterside Marriott. More: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeting #SfAA #SocialScience #AppliedAnthropology #SfAA2027

Society for Applied Anthropology@appliedanthro· May 26

Students find many different benefits in attending the SfAA Annual Meeting. Here’s one perspective. Learn more: appliedanthro.org/annual-meeti... #SfAA #SocialScience #Anthropology #AppliedAnthropology