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From Principles to Practice: Ethical Foundations and Training in Archaeology [Deeper Digs]
When: December 04, 2024 2:00-4:00 PM ET
Duration: 2 hours
Certification: RPA-certified
Pricing
Individual Registration: $99 for SAA members; $149 for non-members
Group Registration: $139 for SAA members; $189 for non-members
Katherine L. Chiou, PhD, RPA, University of Alabama
Katherine (Katie) Chiou is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Alabama. Her research spans foodways past and present, social inequality, plant domestication, applied ethics, and responsible conduct of research. Her current ethics project, funded by the NSF Ethical and Responsible Research Program, probes the effectiveness of case-study-based training in developing ethical decision-making competencies and works to diversify ethics education. Since 2017, she has served on the SAA Committee on Ethics, organizing the SAA Ethics Bowl. She also serves as the current Chair of the RPA Ethics Committee.
Katherine (Katie) Chiou is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Alabama. Her research spans foodways past and present, social inequality, plant domestication, applied ethics, and responsible conduct of research. Her current ethics project, funded by the NSF Ethical and Responsible Research Program, probes the effectiveness of case-study-based training in developing ethical decision-making competencies and works to diversify ethics education. Since 2017, she has served on the SAA Committee on Ethics, organizing the SAA Ethics Bowl. She also serves as the current Chair of the RPA Ethics Committee.
This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of archaeological ethics and practical training in ethical reasoning. Participants will explore the historical context and core principles of current examples of codes of archaeological ethics, receive an overview of core themes, analyze case studies, and develop strategies for cultivating ethical cultures in their professional practice. The workshop aims to equip archaeologists with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate ethical dilemmas and uphold the highest standards of integrity in their work.
- Understand the historical development and core principles of archaeological ethics.
- Develop skills in ethical reasoning and decision-making through scenario analysis and case studies.
- Cultivate strategies for promoting ethical cultures within professional archaeological practice.