Many of the following anthropology societies welcome student membership and offer special rates for students to join. Information on membership can usually be easily found on the homepage of the society.

American Anthropological Association (AAA) - The home page for the largest anthropology organization in the world, this site provides information about the organization, its various sections and interest groups, ethics publications, careers, and links to other relevant sites.

American Libraries Association (ALA)- The mission of the ALA is to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship.

American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) - The AAFS is dedicated to the application of science to the law. Members include physicians, criminalists, toxicologists, attorneys, dentists, physical anthropologists, document examiners, engineers, psychiatrists, educators and others who practice and perform research in the many diverse fields relating to forensic anthropology and forensic science.

Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology (BARA) -Founded in 1952, BARA was originally dedicated to monitoring the socio-economic welfare of Native American communities in Arizona. In 1982, BARA expanded its research and training mission and currently is comprised of 16 state-funded and project funded professionals organized around six different programs each with active research activities consistent with the BARA mission, as well as corresponding academic courses and student participation.

High Plains Society for Applied Anthropology (HPSfAA) - The home page for the HPSfAA, includes links to news and the current issue of the Applied Anthropologist Journal.

National Association for the Practice of Anthropology (NAPA) - The mission of NAPA is to promote the practice of anthropology and the interests of practicing anthropologists, and to further the practice of anthropology as a profession.In 1994 the NAPA in association with AAA produced a valuable video entitled Anthropologists at Work. The video explores through interviews many of the exciting career opportunities for
anthropologists. The video, available for purchase through the AAA, comes with a 12-page student guide that addresses many questions students often have about careers in anthropology.

Society of American Archivists (SAA) - The SAA is America's oldest national archival professional association. The mission of the SAA is to ensure the identification, preservation, and use of records of historical value.

Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) - The mission of the SfAA is to promote the investigation of the principles of human behavior and their application to contemporary issues and problems. The society sponsors two journals: Human Organization and Practicing Anthropology. Members include professionals in academia, business, law, health and medicine. Members are represented by a variety of disciplines - anthropology, sociology, economics, business, planning, medicine, nursing and law.

Society for Medical Anthropology (SMA) - The SMA, a section of the American Anthropological Association, promotes the study of medical anthropology by focusing on the anthropological aspects of health, illness, health care, and related topics. The SMA sponsors several research groups including: AIDS and Anthropology Research Group, Anthropology and Bioethics, Council on Anthropology and Reproduction, Council on Nursing and Anthropology, Critical Anthropology of Health Caucus, and the Global Health and Emerging Diseases Study Group.

Anthropologists on the Web

Anthropology Biology Web - An online collection of brief biographies of anthropologists developed by anthropology students at Minnesota State University, Mankato as a part of the online museum, EMuseum.

Celebration of Women Anthropologists - A project developed by students at the Anthropology Department at University of South Florida, this site includes brief biographies of 31 women anthropologists.

Anthropology in the News - This site, created by the Texas A&M Anthropology Department, includes links to news items concerning anthropology.

The Applied Anthropology Computer Network (ANTHAP) - This site with wide-ranging information on various aspects of applied anthropology includes data on various applied anthropology projects not accessible through conventional journals.

Academic Journals and Publication

Articles from several of these journals as well as hundreds of others can be accessed through InfoTrac College Edition. A free four-month password to InfoTrac College Edition is available with the purchase of a new copy of Ferraro, Cultural Anthropology: An Applied Perspective, 4E.

American Libraries Online - The online version of American Libraries, published monthly except bimonthly June/July by the American Library Association.

AnthroNotes - Published by the Smithsonian Institute Museum of Natural History, AnthroNotes includes articles on current anthropological research, teaching activities, reviews of new resources, and summer fieldwork opportunities.

High Plains Applied Anthropologist - The journal of theHigh Plains Society for Applied Anthropology publishes peer-reviewed articles, and commentaries, brief communications, and book reviews on a wide range of topics. The focus of the journal is on cultural change and adaptation.

Human Organization - Published by the Society for Applied Anthropology, this publication is one of the leading refereed social science journals.

Practicing Anthropology - Published by the Society for Applied Anthropology, this publication provides career information for anthropologists working outside of academia.

Journal of Forensic Science - This site includes the current issue of the official publication of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. The journal includes papers on original investigations, observations, scholarly inquiries, and reviews.

Journal of Political Ecology: Case Studies in History and Society (JPE) - JPE is produced at the Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology and encourages research into the links between political economy and human environmental impacts. It is provided free and supported by the Political Ecology Society (PESO).

Medical Anthropology Quarterly: International Journal for the Analysis of Health - This journal, a publication of the Society for Medical Anthropology, publishes research and theory in the field of medical anthropology. The purpose of the journal is to stimulate debate on and development of ideas and methods in medical anthropology and to explore the relationships of medical anthropology to both health practice and the parent discipline of anthropology.

NAPA Bulletin - The NAPA Bulletin is a publication of the National Association for the Practice of Anthropology (NAPA). The Bulletin's mission is to publish materials useful to anthropology practitioners and to promote anthropology as a profession and career opportunity.

SOURCES - Descriptions of projects published in Practicing Anthropology.

Federal Agencies

Bureau of Indian Affairs - The Bureau of Indian Affairs has the mission to enhance the quality of life, promote economic opportunity, and protect and improve the trust assets of American Indians, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives while maintaining government-to-government relationships within the spirit of Indian self-determination.

Bureau of Land Management - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), an agency of the Department of the Interior, administers 264 million acres of America's public lands with the goal of sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. Their mission is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability.

Central Intelligence Agency - In addition to conducting research on intelligence issues, the CIA serves as an independent source of analysis on topics of concern and works closely with the other organizations in the intelligence community.

Department of Health and Human Services - The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans. The Department includes more than 300 programs including medical and social science research.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)- HUD has a wide array of programs to help people buy homes, to create affordable rental housing, to spur community and economic development, and to enforce fair housing laws

Federal Bureau of Investigation - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the principal investigative arm of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ).

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) - The HRSA direct national health programs that improve the Nation's health by assuring equitable access to comprehensive, quality health care.

National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT)- The NCPTT is an interdisciplinary program of the National Park Service to advance the art, craft and science of historic preservation in the fields of archeology, historic architecture, historic landscapes, objects and materials conservation, and interpretation.

National Science Foundation - The National Science Foundation is an independent U.S. government agency responsible for promoting science and engineering through research and education.

US Agency for International Development (USAID) - Headquartered in Washington D.C., The U.S. Agency for International Development implements America's foreign economic and humanitarian assistance programs. USAID works with private voluntary organizations, indigenous organizations, universities, American businesses, international agencies, other governments, and other U.S. government agencies.

US Government Web Info - Use this site to find links to all of the government agencies.

Museums

The list of links to museums is by no means inclusive, however, the museums listed below provide online galleries, virtual exhibits and/or links to other anthropology sites.

ABBE Museum - The Abbe Museum is dedicated to the understanding and appreciation of Maine's Native American cultures, history and archaeology through exhibitions, educational programs and research. This site includes links to current exhibits, collections and resources.

Logan Museum of Anthropology, -The Logan Museum includes some of the world's oldest jewelry, Pre-Columbian ceramics, a wide range of Native American artifacts, and what scholars regard as the most significant collection of Paleolithic art outside Europe. This site includes links to virtual exhibits and collections as well as general information about the museum.

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology - The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico, is the only museum in the Southwest that includes exhibits on the entire history of mankind and culture around the world. The museum has extensive archaeological , ethnological , archival, photo and skeletal collections.

>Museums Around the World - This site includes lines to World Wide Web services connected with museums around the world.

Museum of Indian Arts and Culture- The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Sante Fe, New Mexico pioneered a new approach to the interpretation of Native American arts and culture, one in which Native and non-Native people are active partners in research, scholarship, exhibitions and education. This site includes links to current exhibits, and the laboratory of anthropology.

Museum of the Red River - The home page of the Museum of the Red River in Idabel, Oklahoma provides a virtual tour of the museum and its services. The museum includes some of the finest examples of American Indian art and artifacts and supports ongoing research in the study of American native peoples.

National Museum of Namibia - The home page of the National Museum of Namibia in southwestern Africa, includes links to online exhibits, virtual tours and Real Audio clips.

Neanderthal Museum - The Neanderthal Museum focuses on biological and cultural evolution. This site includes links to online exhibits and an image archive.

Peabody Essex Museum - The Peabody Essex Museum is the countries oldest operating museum. This site includes virtual tours and highlights from the collections.

Roman-Open Air Museum Hechingen-Stein - Visit this site to take a virtual tour to Germany and view a Roman villa dated from the 1st to the 3rd Century A.D.

Smithsonian Institute Anthropology Site - This site includes links to anthropology sites hosted by Smithsonian Institution museums and organizations

University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology - The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is a part of the Faculty of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Cambridge. This site includes links to exhibit information, an online gallery and information on current research.

Non-profit Organizations

Ford Foundation - The goals of the Ford Foundation are to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation and advance human achievement. The foundation awards grants and loans that build knowledge and strengthen organizations and networks.

Population Council - The Population Council, an international, nonprofit institution, conducts research on biomedical, social science, and public health issues.

The World Bank - The World Bank is the world's largest source of development assistance, providing nearly $30 billion in loans annually to its client countries. The Bank helps developing countries onto a path of stable, sustainable, and equitable growth.

International Organizations

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) - The PAHO is an international public health agency. It is part of the United Nations system, serving as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization, and as the health organization of the Inter-American System.

World Health Organization (WHO) - WHO includes countries which are members of the United Nations and have accepted the WHO Constitution. WHO's objective is for all people to attain the highest level of health.