Program areas at Archaeological Institute of America
Archaeology magazine:our greatest outreach tool is our award-winning popular magazine which entered its seventh decade of publication committed to bringing the excitement of Archaeological discovery to a popular audience. Filled with incisive articles, colorful graphics, and stunning photos, each of archaeology's bimonthly issues is enjoyed by nearly 600,000 readers worldwide.
American journal of archaeology:the american journal of archaeology is one of the world's most distinguished and widely distributed Archaeological journals. It was founded in 1885 and is a leader in ground-breaking articles on archaeology and thoughtful book and museum exhibition reviews. Circulation of the aja reaches more than 50 countries and almost 1,000 universities, learned societies, departments of antiquities,and museums.
Societies and national lecture program :aia headquarters sponsors national lectures annually for each society. But the heart of every aia society is the locally planned programs' field trips, local tours, symposia, film festivals, and study groups-as well as additional lectures organized independently by each society. Society members enjoy a full program of activities throughout the year that serve to foster and enhance their interest in archaeology. Our most popular educational activity, the national lecture program connects practicing archaeologists with over 30,000 people each year for stimulating one-on-one discussion.
Site preservation: the Institute's site preservation fund awards grants to aia member-sponsored applicants to assist with repairs, document endangered sites, enhance vistors' understanding, and/or help ensure the safety and security of the site. Our program focuses on grant giving recognition and dissemination of best practices, advocacy, and public outreach.