The Society for American Archaeology (SAA) 91st Annual Meeting will take place April 29–May 3, 2026, in San Francisco, California. 

HRAF staff members Matthew Longcore and Amanda Westcott will attend the conference representing HRAF in the Exhibit Hall at Booth 315. We will offer demonstrations of the eHRAF databases and teaching materials. Visitors to our booth will receive tote bags and discounts on new memberships.

Consistent with its mission to advance archaeology, preservation, and practices, the SAA organizes the largest gathering of archaeologists in the Americas. Archaeologists from across the United States and more than 45 countries worldwide will be in attendance.

The SAA Annual Meeting provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of current research in archaeology. Participants have the opportunity to share new findings, engage in critical dialogue, and develop professional networks within the field. The program highlights recent scholarship and emerging methodologies.

The Exhibit Hall will feature approximately 100 vendors providing access to recent publications, research tools, and other resources relevant to archaeological work.

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Ma Teresa Guanzon De Guzman, Ph.D. is the dean and a professor at the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of the Philippines Manila. Professor De Guzman leads a diverse academic community of students and faculty engaged in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

As a researcher, Professor De Guzman is currently developing studies that explore the intersections of indigenous knowledge, planetary health, and forensic anthropology. The ability to consult cross-cultural data from eHRAF provides empirical grounding for comparative frameworks and enhances the rigor of interdisciplinary scholarship. Professor De Guzman hopes that the entire university community will have access to the eHRAF databases in the future.

Many of the students at the University of the Philippines Manila—particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds—lack the financial means to access comprehensive online databases and subscription-based resources. Access to the eHRAF databases would bridge this gap by providing equitable access to high-quality, curated ethnographic materials and cross-cultural data essential for both instruction and research.

To support the HRAF Global Scholars program, please make a tax-deductible donation.

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Carol Ember, HRAF's President, is offering two types of Cross-Cultural Workshops this semester. One is designed for those who want to get an introduction to the cross-cultural research process and an understanding of the basic steps in conducting a cross-cultural project using ethnographic data. This workshop will also include pointers to materials where you can learn more. Examples will be given using HRAF's database, eHRAF World Cultures. To sign up, look for the workshops below labelled "Basic Introduction."

The second workshop type is targeted to researchers who already have a clear research question and have tentative ideas about how to proceed, but who want some additional advice. Examples of needed advice: how to choose a sample in eHRAF, how to select time and place foci, or how to construct an Advanced Search in eHRAF for your proposed project. To sign up, look for the workshops below labelled "Cross-Cultural Project Advice." Should you wish, after signing up, you may email Carol (carol.ember@yale.edu) a short description of your project about a week before the workshop with the subject line Cross-Cultural Project Advice. Register here:

Basic Introduction

Tuesday, April 28 at 11am ET

Thursday, May 21 at 1pm ET

Cross-Cultural Project Advice

Thursday, April 30 at 11am ET

Thursday, May 28 at 1pm ET

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Please join us for one of our upcoming eHRAF Workshops led by Matthew Longcore, HRAF's Director of Membership and Outreach. These workshops

will provide an informative overview to using the eHRAF databases for teaching and conducting research. The workshops are designed for faculty members and librarians at colleges that have membership with the eHRAF databases or are interested in learning more about membership. 

We will explore Teaching eHRAF, our collection of ready-to-use exercises and syllabi that make it easier to integrate eHRAF into classrooms and curricula. We will also demonstrate the eHRAF Workbooks for introductory courses in cultural anthropology and archaeology with activities to engage students.

While anthropologists and social scientists are the most frequent users of eHRAF, the databases also provide unique insights and practical applications for a wide range of fields. eHRAF data benefits healthcare providers, social workers, human resources managers, market researchers, and museum curators.

We hope you will continue to explore the many ways eHRAF can enhance your teaching and research. Register here:

Thursday, April 23 at 1pm ET

Thursday, May 7 at 11am ET 

Tuesday, June 9 at 1pm ET

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