Media Room

The Society for American Archaeology is an international organization recognized as a leading voice in support of archaeology. SAA is the go-to resource for archaeology and archaeological issues. Our leadership is comprised of highly trained and experienced archaeologists. and our members are on the forefront of cutting edge research.

Archaeology captures the public's imagination, uncovers common origins, and helps us understand our shared past. TV shows, movies, books, and articles about archaeology and archaeologists are a constant hit in mainstream media. SAA is committed to helping the media and entertainment industries portray archaeology responsibly and factually. We invite inquiries from the media about the exciting research and work being done by SAA archaeologists, the practice of archaeology, and about issues related to policy that affect archaeology.

SAA NEWS

Jul 16, 2026


H. and T. King Grant Opens for Proposals

The H. and T. King Grant for Archaeology of the Ancient Americas, administered by the Society for American Archaeology, is accepting proposals for the 2027 grant cycle.

Jul 07, 2026


Request for Proposals: Digital Media Outreach Consultant for Publications

The SAA seeks a qualified contractor for the role of Digital Media Outreach Consultant to develop and manage a comprehensive digital marketing strategy promoting the SAA publications portfolio.

May 19, 2026


Now Accepting Submissions for the 2027 Annual Meeting

The SAA is now accepting submissions for the 92nd Annual Meeting, April 7 - 11, 2027. The submissions web page has complete information, including procedures, and policies. All submissions, both sessions and individual, must be completed by Thursday,

Apr 22, 2026


Save the Date! Submission System Opens May 5

The submission system for the 92nd annual meeting, April 7–11, 2027, in Indianapolis, Indiana, opens May 5, 2026. The deadline to submit for the 92nd annual meeting is September 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Mar 24, 2026


Special SAA Meeting Hotel Room Rate Ends March 31

These rates are available only through the links available on the SAA website.

Feb 24, 2026


Early Bird Registration Has Been Extended for the 91st Annual Meeting!

Extended to March 5: Early Bird pricing for the SAA 91st annual meeting in San Francisco! Register today and save $50!

Jan 20, 2026


We've Refreshed the SAA Website

Oct 03, 2025


Now Available on the SAA YouTube Channel

"Exploring Archaeological Challenges: A Webinar for FIRST® LEGO® League UNEARTHED™ and Robotics Teams" Panel

Sep 22, 2025


Register for the "Exploring Archaeological Challenges"

Hear from expert panelists on the various challenges archaeologists face

Jun 02, 2025


#HistoryMatters, an initiative of the SAA, ACRA, and the SHA

The #HistoryMatters campaign enables all archaeologists and cultural resource professionals to spread the word about how preservation benefits their communities.

Mar 28, 2025


Society for American Archaeology Announces 2025 Award Recipients

The SAA is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2025 awards, which will be bestowed on April 25, 2025, at the SAA 90th Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado.

Feb 25, 2025


CRM EXPO Pass for Underemployed Archaeologists

ACRA and the SAA are pleased to announce that the CRM Expo will be free to underemployed archaeologists - even those that are not currently registered for the SAA Annual Meeting.

Feb 05, 2025


Call for Editor: The SAA Press

The SAA invites applications for the editorship of the SAA Press. The application deadline is March 9, 2025.

Jan 28, 2025


Envisioning New Directions for CRM Archaeology

The SAA is hosting a forum to review the impact that the 1974 Airlie House CRM conference had on the archaeology profession, outline the results of a recent survey on priority topics, and open the floor for conversation about missing or additional wo

Jan 07, 2025


Call for Editor: American Antiquity (Deadline Extended to Feb. 10)

The SAA invites applications for the editorship of American Antiquity.

Oct 17, 2024


Under Threat: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act Helps Save America’s History

In in response to misleading claims that the NHPA hinders development, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is proposing a new regulatory process that would make our historic and archaeological resources vulnerable to destruction with no con

Oct 02, 2024


Information on the SAA Phishing Email Attack

The SAA response to the October 1, 2024, phishing email attack and what to do if you received one of the emails.

Aug 23, 2024


Advances in Archaeological Practice Converts to an Open Access Publication

May 20, 2024


Call for Editor: Advances in Archaeological Practice

Candidates should enjoy creating and leading editorial teams, working with authors and reviewers, and finding ways to include the work of nontraditional authors. The editor’s term is for three years and may be renewed for an additional 2–3 years.

Mar 04, 2024


Announcing Revisions to the SAA Editorial Policy and Style Guide

This document serves as both a policy guide for the Society and its editors and a traditional style guide serving authors and editors in preparing manuscripts for final publication.

Media Inquiries 

Amy
Manager, Communications and Fundraising
[email protected]
+1/202-559-7383 

Archaeologists Share What they Do

The Archiving the Archaeologists series is an oral history project of video interviews of archaeologists near retirement or already retired. Listen to real archaeologists reflect on their careers, how and why they became archaeologists, and their contributions to the discipline on the SAA YouTube channel.

Is the Past in Your Future?

Aimed at high school students, the Is the Past in Your Future?  [PDF 1.1 MB] brochure from the SAA provides brief information about a career in archaeology.

The National Historic Preservation Act

The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 is a federal law that protects archaeological resources in the United States. The What is the NPHA? [PDF 1.3 MB] fact-sheet from SAA helps explain the NHPA. It includes common misconceptions about the law and explains the Section 106 review process, which is particularly important to historic preservation.

Be an Archaeology Education Coordinator

If you are an SAA member interested in serving as your area's Archaeology Education Coordinator, please contact [email protected].

SAA Education and Outreach Awards

SAA gives out several archaeology education and outreach-related awards each year: the Distinguished Achievement in Public Archaeology Award, the Excellence in Public Archaeology Programming Award, the Outstanding Public Archaeology Initiative Award, the Binford Family Award for Teaching Scientific Reasoning in Archaeology, the Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology Award for Archaeology And Education. Learn more about these awards, nominate a worthy individual or project, and view the past honorees!


Archaeology Education Newsletter Archive
1990-Present

SAA's archaeology education newsletter started as the Public Education Committee's print newsletter Archaeology & Public Education (A&PE). Running from 1990 to 1998, it featured news, events, and K-12 lesson plans aimed at expanding awareness of archaeology and heritage issues. It switched to a web format from 2000 to 2004. After a hiatus, it returned as Public Archaeology Notes (PAN) in 2016, managed by SAA's Archaeology Education Coordinators as a way to share news across regions.

Educational Videos

Looking for video content for your classroom? The SAA YouTube channel has short informational videos on a wide variety of topics, long-form interviews with archaeologists, and publicly-available online seminars.

State Archaeology Celebration Poster Contest

Does your state have an annual archaeology celebration? Submit a poster to the SAA State Archaeology Celebration Poster Contest! Learn more about the award and the submissions process.

SAA Committee on Repatriation

The Committee on Repatriation tracks national legislation, testifies at hearings when necessary, and represents SAA in discussions and negotiations on repatriation issues.

JOIN TODAY!

Join to lend your voice and your numbers to our efforts to ensure the archaeological record will exist for future generations.


Race, Inequality, and Decolonization

Please visit a selection of items on topics of race, inequality, and decolonization from The SAA Archaeological Record, Advances in Archaeological Practice, American Antiquity, and Latin American Antiquity.


Online Learning Archive

SAA members, log into the Member Center to access 30+ hours of free continuing education recordings. This is an exclusive member benefit.

Publicly-Available Recordings

Everyone can enjoy and learn from these events. See SAA's Continuing Education playlist on YouTube for publicly-available recordings of past lectures.

Have a Request?

The seminars we offer on-demand will change over time. If there is a past online seminar recording you'd like to view, please let us know at [email protected]. We can't guarantee that we can meet your request, but your input will help us make decisions about what to offer next.

Download the SAA Principles of Archaeological Ethics

In 1996, the SAA Executive Board adopted its Principles of Archaeological Ethics, and in 2016, membership voted to add a Principle No. 9. In 2018, the SAA Board created a series of task forces which culminated in a 2024 update to the Principles, which were adopted overwhelmingly by members on the January 2024 ballot. Download the most current SAA Principles of Archaeological Ethics [PDF 183 KB] to print or use for classrooms or training.