We are pleased to announce that the Archaeological Sciences of the Americas Symposium is soliciting podium and poster presentations. Co-sponsored by the University of Florida and Vanderbilt University, this triennial conference will be held at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6, 2012. The goal of the symposium is to spotlight innovative research that applies scientific techniques to the study of prehistoric and historic materials. The symposium traditionally focuses on the archaeology of the Americas. However, students and professionals engaged in projects outside the Americas are also encouraged to submit abstracts. ASAS gathers graduate students and professionals in an intimate setting to share the latest research and methods spanning anthropological and paleontological sub-disciplines, including but not limited to archaeometry, isotope analysis, ancient DNA analysis, paleobotany, geoarchaeology, and spatial analysis.

We are accepting abstracts for both podium and poster presentations. The symposium is open to students, academic faculty and professionals working in independent and government settings.

Attendees and presenters are encouraged to Pre-Register by July 15, 2012.

• Students and Non/under-employed scholars: $15
• Faculty and Professionals: $55
• (Registration fees double after July 15, 2012.)

Abstract submission deadline is Friday, August 24, 2012.

You can either submit the abstract when you pre-register, or submit it by August 24, 2012. Abstracts are limited to 150 words.

Podium presentations will be limited to 20 minutes. Poster maximum size is 4’ tall x 6’ wide.

Please submit the following information electronically in WORD (or some other word processing) format via e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• Title
• Author(s) and Affiliation(s)
• Poster or Podium (Select One)
• Abstract (150 words)

Please check your info carefully, as we will cut and paste this info into the conference program.

Visit our website and register now! http://www.vanderbilt.edu/anthro/asas2012/home

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