Archaeological Institute Of America

Programs: Archaeology magazineour greatest outreach tool is our award-winning popular magazine which enters its seventh decade of publication committed to bringing the excitement of archaeological discovery to a popular audience. Filled with incisive articles, colorful graphics, and stunning photos, each of archaeology's bimonthly issues is enjoyed by nearly 750,000 readers worldwide.

american journal of archaeologythe american journal of archaeology is one of the world's most distinguished and widely distributed archaeologicaljournals. It was founded in 1885 and is a leader in ground-breaking articles on archaeology and thoughtful book and museum exhibition reviews. Circulation of the aja reaches more than 50 countries and almost 1,000 universities, learned societies, departments of antiquities, and museums.

societies and national lecture program: aia headquarters sponsors national lectures annually for each society. But the heart of every aia society is the locally planned programs' field trips, local tours, symposia, film festivals, and study groups-as well as additional lectures organized independently by each society. Society members enjoy a full program of activities throughout the year that serve to foster and enhance their interest in archaeology. Our most popular educational activity, the national lecture programconnects practicing archaeologists with nearly 20,000 people each year for stimulating one-on-one discussion.

site preservation: the institute's site preservation fund awards grants to aia member-sponsored applicants to assist with repairs, document endangered sites, enhance visitors' understanding, and/or help ensure the safety and security of the site. Our program focuses on grant giving, recognition and dissemination of best practices, advocacy, and public outreach. Annual meeting: in january, thousands of archaeologists, philologists, students, archaeology enthusiasts, and archaeology magazine subscribers from the us, canada, and 35 other countries gather to participate in the aia-apa joint annual meeting. The four-day program features academic sessions that present the latest research from the field,workshops, innovative site preservation strategies, and the latest discoveries; and presidential plenary sessions organized by aia and apa leadership. In addition to the academic sessions and workshops, the meeting hosts professional development sessions. Fellowships & scholarships: each year, the aia gives out competitive fellowships to support the research and study of scholars and students.