2027 NEAA Annual Conference
Rhode Island College | April 16-17, 2027
NEAA 2027 Annual Conference
Before we begin, we would like to thank James Hundley, Jane Hill, and Rowan University for hosting our 2026 Annual Meeting, “Collaboration, Cooperation, and Connection.” Thanks to the hard work of James, Jane, the rest of the NEAA Board, and our student volunteers, the 2026 Annual Meeting was a great success, and we look forward to seeing you again at the 2027 Annual Meeting.
The Northeastern Anthropological Association is pleased to announce that our 2027 annual meeting will be at Rhode Island College in Providence, RI from April 16-17, 2027.
The annual meeting invites students, undergraduate and graduate, scholars and practicing anthropologists to share their research in a multidisciplinary setting that relates to the topic of that year and to contemporary issues in anthropology.
2027 Theme
Anchoring Anthropology in a Complex and Contentious World
Anthropology is on the frontlines of numerous complex social, economic, environmental, health, political, and technological struggles. Our discipline navigates serious changes and challenges in contentious times. We face the particular and necessary task of anchoring anthropology. This involves continuing to find meaning in the work we do and having relevance in the communities for which we work and advocate.
The practice of anchoring anthropology in a turbulent and precarious world is needed now more than ever, especially as the threats to the social sciences and humanities are on the rise. Thus, we find ourselves needing to defend our discipline and to communicate how and why the kind of knowledge anthropology produces and teaches is invaluable.
Let’s come together for the NEAA’s annual meeting April 16-17 at Rhode Island College in Providence, RI to think together about the needs and challenges of anchoring anthropology in our complex and contentious world!
How to Participate and Join the Conversation
The NEAA meeting is open to everyone (faculty, students, partnering organizations and advocacy groups, artists, etc.) and we strongly encourage your participation, either as a paper presenter, panel organizer and/or discussant, an artist anthropologist wishing to share your creative work, an organizer of a film viewing and discussion, or as a member of an organization wishing to share the work you do and how anthropologists might get involved! Working and advocating in the present is extremely diverse, so let’s ensure that the 2027 NEAA meeting reflects that diversity!
While all anthropological topics are relevant to working and advocating in the present, those interested in submitting a paper/panel/artistic work/etc. can use the Conference Theme to guide their ideas for submission.
Consider Submitting your Scholarship in any of the following categories:
Interactive workshops
Research Posters
Organized Roundtables
Paper Discussion Panels
Please reach out to NortheasternAnthro@gmail.com with any questions regarding submissions and participation. We would love to hear from you!
Submissions:
What to Submit:
We accept all levels of experience (undergraduate, graduate, at-large, and professors) to submit their research and engage in a weekend of thoughtful conversation!
Consider Submitting your Scholarship in any of the following categories:
Interactive workshops
Research Posters
Organized Roundtables
Paper Discussion Panels
Find more information about submission formats here! If you have an idea for a topic or submission and aren’t sure if it fits, reach out to NortheasternAnthro@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you!
When to Submit:
Submissions open December 1, 2026 and will be accepted through March 1, 2027.
Stay tuned for more details as we prepare for another exciting gathering of anthropology scholarship!