The DAA is holding elections for our board’s Student Member position. (Thank you, Cassandra Boyer for two years of dedicated service!) The position has a two-year term, and the responsibilities are listed in our DAA Constitution (https://www.dentalanthropology.org/constitution) and below. This is a great opportunity for students to get involved in the DAA and gain leadership experience!
Please send nominations to our Nominations/Elections Chair, Dr. Tisa Loewen, via email at tisa.loewen@cortland.edu. Self-nominations are welcome! Nominations will be accepted until Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Student Member
Shall be a currently enrolled graduate student, elected by the membership according to the stipulations of Article V and serve a term of two years, or until his or her graduation, whichever comes first.
Shall represent the interests of the student members.
Shall plan the annual event to facilitate networking opportunities for students with more established dental anthropologists. This event is to occur during the annual meeting of the American Association of Biological Anthropologists. It is the Student Member’s responsibility to work with the Communications Officer to advertise the event.
Shall serve as a member of the Board of Directors.
Shall assist with other tasks of the organization as necessary and appropriate.