Executive Session Proposal Deadline Extended.  CLICK HERE to log in.
Executive Session proposals will be accepted through 5pm EDT on Friday, February 3, 2012.  

This year the AAA created a new online portal for executive session proposals.  For the first time, with few exceptions organizers and panelists must register for the meetings in order for the session to be considered.  We also are strongly encouraging, but not requiring, individual paper abstracts to be submitted and not just the names of panelists.  We have received emails from organizers who have expressed concerns about both of these changes.

With respect to early registration, if a panelist needs to delay his or her registration, the organizer may contact the executive program chair (2012aaaprogramchair@gmail.com).  Also, please be aware that the AAA has always had a policy of reimbursing registration fees if a panelist cannot attend because his or her panel was not chosen.

With respect to paper abstracts, more information about the session simply helps the executive program committee make a more informed decision.  Given that these changes were a surprise for a few session organizers, we are extending the deadline for panel abstracts until February 3, 2012.   

2012 Annual Meeting Submission Information

Requirements for individuals and organizers for the 2012 Annual Meeting are found in chronological order, below.Please review in advance of beginning your submission to ensure you have all the necessary information for your proposal. Please be mindful of important submission deadlines.

Requirements for Executive Session Submissions

 Panel Submissions – Due February 3, 2012

Submissions consist of two sets of information. 

Organizers are responsible for submitting the first set: the session abstract (of no more than 500 words), keywords, length of session, anticipated attendance, presenter names and roles.  Organizers' membership must be current unless eligible for a membership exemption (anthropologists living outside of the US/Canada or non-anthropologists) and have registered for the 2012 Annual Meeting.  Organizers must submit this information by 5:00pm EDT on Friday, February 3, 2012.

Presenters are responsible for submitting the second set: their own individual abstracts (of no more than 250 words), paper title and keywords.  Organizers are NOT able to upload individual abstracts on behalf of presenters on the panel. Presenters must be current members unless eligible for a membership exemption (anthropologists living outside of the US/Canada or non-anthropologists) and have paid registration for the 2012 Annual Meeting in order to upload abstract information.  Presenters must submit this information by 5:00pm EDT on Friday, February 3, 2012.

Discussants and Chairs must be registered by the April 15, 2012 final deadline in order to appear on the 2012 Annual Meeting Program.

 Roundtable Submissions – Due February 3, 2012

Organizers are responsible for submitting the session abstract (of no more than 500 words), keywords, length of session, anticipated attendance, and presenter names.  Organizers' membership must be current and must be registered for the 2012 Annual Meeting.

 N.B.: Roundtable presenters do NOT submit individual abstracts. 

 Roundtable presenters, chairs and discussants must have a current membership or membership exemption (available only to anthropologists living outside the US/Canada or non-anthropologists) and must pay registration for the 2012 Annual Meeting by the final deadline of April 15, 2012 in order to appear on the program.

Requirements for Section Invited Submissions

 

Panel Submissions – Due March 15, 2012

Submissions consist of two sets of information. 

Organizers are responsible for submitting the first set: the session abstract (of no more than 500 words), keywords, length of session, anticipated attendance, presenter names and roles.  Organizers' membership must be current unless eligible for a membership exemption (anthropologists living outside of the US/Canada or non-anthropologists) and have registered for the 2012 Annual Meeting.  Organizers must submit this information by 5:00pm EDT on Thursday, March 15, 2012.

Presenters are responsible for submitting the second set: their own individual abstracts (of no more than 250 words), paper title and keywords.  Organizers are NOT able to upload individual abstracts on behalf of presenters on the panel. Presenters must be current members unless eligible for a membership exemption (anthropologists living outside of the US/Canada or non-anthropologists) and have paid registration for the 2012 Annual Meeting in order to upload abstract information.  Presenters must submit this information by 5:00pm EDT on Thursday, March 15, 2012.

Discussants and Chairs must be registered by the April 15, 2012 final deadline in order to appear on the 2012 Annual Meeting Program.

 Roundtable Submissions – Due March 15, 2012

Organizers are responsible for submitting the session abstract (of no more than 500 words), keywords, length of session, anticipated attendance, and presenter names.  Organizers' membership must be current and must be registered for the 2012 Annual Meeting.  Organizers must submit this information by 5:00pm EDT on Thursday, March 15, 2012.

 N.B.: Roundtable presenters do NOT submit individual abstracts. 

Roundtable presenters, chairs and discussants must have a current membership or membership exemption (available only to anthropologists living outside the US/Canada or non-anthropologists) and must pay registration for the 2012 Annual Meeting by the final deadline of April 15, 2012 in order to appear on the program.

 Requirements for Innovent Submissions

Innovent Submissions – Due March 15, 2012

Organizers are responsible for submitting the session abstract (of no more than 500 words), keywords, length of session, anticipated attendance, presenter names and roles.  Organizers' membership must be current and have registered for the 2012 Annual Meeting.  Organizers must submit this information by 5:00pm EDT on Thursday, March 15, 2012.

Presenters, Discussants (if applicable) and Chairs (if applicable) must be registered by the April 15, 2012 final deadline in order to appear on the 2012 Annual Meeting Program.

Requirements for Volunteered Submissions

Panel & Poster Session Submissions – Due April 15, 2012

Submissions consist of two sets of information. 

Organizers are responsible for submitting the first set: the session abstract (of no more than 500 words), keywords, length of session, anticipated attendance, presenter names and roles.  Organizers' membership must be current and have registered for the 2012 Annual Meeting.  Organizers must submit this information by 5:00pm EDT on Sunday, April 15, 2012.

Presenters are responsible for submitting the second set: their own individual abstracts (of no more than 250 words), paper title and keywords.  Organizers are NOT able to upload individual abstracts on behalf of presenters on the panel. Presenters must be current members unless eligible for a membership exemption (anthropologists living outside of the US/Canada or non-anthropologists) and have paid registration for the 2012 Annual Meeting in order to upload abstract information.  Presenters must submit this information by 5:00pm EDT on Sunday, April 15, 2012.

Discussants and Chairs must be registered by the April 15, 2012 final deadline in order to appear on the 2012 Annual Meeting Program.

 Roundtable Submissions – Due April 15, 2012

Organizers are responsible for submitting the session abstract (of no more than 500 words), keywords, length of session, anticipated attendance, and presenter names.  Organizers' membership must be current and must be registered for the 2012 Annual Meeting.  Organizers must submit this information by 5:00pm EDT on Sunday, April 15, 2012.

 N.B.: Roundtable presenters do NOT submit individual abstracts. 

Roundtable presenters, chairs and discussants must have a current membership or membership exemption (available only to anthropologists living outside the US/Canada or non-anthropologists) and must pay registration for the 2012 Annual Meeting by the final deadline of April 15, 2012 in order to appear on the program.

 Individual Paper or Poster Submissions

Presenters are responsible for uploading their individual paper or poster submission online.  The submission must include the presentation title, abstract (of no more than 250 words), keywords, and co-authors (if applicable). Presenters must be current members unless eligible for a membership exemption (anthropologists living outside of the US/Canada or non-anthropologists) and have paid registration for the 2012 Annual Meeting by 5:00pm EDT, Sunday, April 15, 2012.

The proposal submission site will re-open February 15 for all other proposals.

Annual Meeting Abstract/Proposal Submission System

Our 2012 call for papers will open February 15. The proposal system is streamlined with direct access to Anthro Gateway for registration. The proposal deadline is Sunday, April 15, 2012, 11:59 p.m. ET. All submitters will receive confirmation of completed proposals by email. Notice of acceptance/rejection will be sent in early July 2012.

In order to participate in the 2012 Annual Meeting you must be an active AAA member who has paid the 2012 meeting registration fee.

Non-anthropologists and anthropologists from outside of the US and Canada are eligible to receive a membership exemption, but must pay the non-member registration fee to submit an abstract, proposal or participate in the Annual Meeting Program. If you are qualified to receive the membership exemption you will have the opportunity to apply prior to submitting your proposal. Otherwise, you will be prompted to renew your membership and register for the annual meeting if you have not already done so.

In July 2012 the new online scheduler and program will open allowing attendees to create their own itinerary for the 2012 Annual Meeting. Attendees will also be able to add workshop and special event registrations at that time.

Program Contact Information
Communications about the program theme should be addressed to the 2012 program chair Carolyn Rouse 2012aaaprogramchair@gmail.com. Please refer all other annual meeting questions to Jason G Watkins, or Carla Fernandez of the AAA and Sections Meeting Department at aaameetings@aaanet.org or (703) 528-1902.