The Australian Archaeological Association ( AAA ) is an archaeological organisation in Australia . Membership is open to anyone interested in furthering archaeology in Australia.
10-711: Sometimes referred to by the nickname Triple A , the association was founded in 1973 at a meeting held during the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science (ANZAAS) Congress in Perth , Western Australia, following earlier discussions during the 1972 Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies General Meeting, and the ANZAAS Congress held in Sydney later that year. The association's aim
20-544: Is to further archaeology in Australia with the stated purpose: to promote the advancement of archaeology; to provide an organisation for the discussion and dissemination of archaeological information and ideas; to convene meetings at regular intervals; to publicise the need for the study and conservation of archaeological sites and collections; and, to publicise the work of the Association. The association has published
30-572: The "National Archaeology Week", which is an annual week long series of events that aims to increase public awareness of Australian archaeology and the work of Australian archaeologists both at home and abroad, and to promote the importance of protecting Australia's unique archaeological heritage. Beginning on the third Sunday in May every year, the program of events and activities includes public lectures, seminars, exhibits, demonstration excavations and displays. Australian and New Zealand Association for
40-701: The 1990s, membership and attendance at the annual meetings decreased as specialised scientific societies increased in popularity. Proposals to close the Association were discussed, but it continued after closing its office in Adelaide. It now operates on a smaller scale but is beginning to grow. The Annual Meetings are no longer held. It holds lectures, for the medals and for other named lectures, both nationally and at state level. Each year it organises Youth ANZAAS, an annual residential scientific forum attended by senior secondary students from Australian schools and High schools. The Association awards two important medals;
50-736: The Advancement of Science The Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science ( ANZAAS ) is an organisation that was founded in 1888 as the Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science to promote science. It was modelled on the British Association for the Advancement of Science . For many years, its annual meetings were a popular and influential way of promoting science in Australia and New Zealand. The current name has been used since 1930. Two of its founders include Archibald Liversidge and Horatio George Anthony Wright . In
60-597: The Medal, which was first awarded in 1965. The Medal is awarded annually to a scientist who is the author of important contributions to anthropological, botanical, geological or zoological science, preferably with special reference to Australia. It is named after Ferdinand von Mueller , the German/Australian botanist who was Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne . Initiated in 1902, it
70-556: The Mueller medal, named in honour of Ferdinand von Mueller , botanist and pioneer environmentalist, and the ANZAAS medal. The ANZAAS medal is awarded annually for services in the advancement of science or administration and organisation of scientific activities, or the teaching of science throughout Australia and New Zealand and in contributions to science which lie beyond normal professional activities. Sculptor Andor Meszaros designed
80-404: The journal Australian Archaeology since 1974. It was originally published as a newsletter for the association and gradually became a peer-reviewed academic journal . It is currently published by Taylor & Francis . AAA hosts an annual conference for its members that rotates around Australian cities. During the annual conference four major awards are generally bestowed: The AAA supports
90-496: The opportunity to visit world-class facilities where cutting edge research is undertaken and meet leading scientists. Recent forums have been: The ANZAAS – Australian Synchrotron Inaugural Winter School was launched in July 2009. The four-day program aims to give young researchers – Honours, Masters and early PhD students – an understanding of synchrotron techniques and operation for research purposes. Participants attend lectures, tour
100-478: Was designed by Walter Baldwin Spencer . Youth ANZAAS is an annual residential scientific forum for senior Australasian secondary school students from Years 9, 10, 11 and 12. This event is designed to provide students with a broad perspective on the aims and practice of scientific endeavour, ranging from satisfying curiosity and the drive to discover, to the application of science in the real world. It gives students
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