A hub for research that brings the archaeological record to bear on contemporary issues in the environment and society.
CCSA works in partnership with the Coalition for Archaeological Synthesis to foster synthesis in archaeology to expand knowledge and benefit society. Coalition members help CCSA define topics and shape collaborative research initiatives that CCSA administers, leads, and communicates to scientific and public audiences. A memorandum of understanding between the two organizations orients our collective efforts.
Over the past several months, CCSA and CfAS have collaborated with Ask WP Girl, LLC and Inspire Graphic Design to redesign and improve the Coalition website. We’re pleased to announce… Continue reading CfAS has a new website!
CCSA and CfAS seek applications from researchers interested in participating in a collaborative synthetic research project on the role of religious ideas, practices and institutions in the overall evolution of… Continue reading Participate in our latest project
The Consortium of Social Science Organizations (COSSA) is a US-based organization that advocates for the social and behavioral sciences in Washington DC. One of the many initiatives they organize is… Continue reading Advocating for Social Science
Science Advances, the open-access platform for publishing groundbreaking science through the American Association for the Advancement of Science, is interested in publishing papers emanating from collaborative synthesis among archaeologists and… Continue reading An outlet for synthetic archaeological research
Like most people, I have been watching in horror the unfolding events in Ukraine and trying to come to terms with the suffering of the Ukrainian people and the implications… Continue reading Thinking about recovery
CCSA is currently searching for a postdoctoral researcher to work on two interrelated projects. A PhD in archaeology or related field and expertise in data analysis are required. The position… Continue reading CCSA Postdoctoral Research Associate Opening
The Coalition for Archaeological Synthesis is the partner organization with CCSA. The Coalition consists of more than 45 institutional partners and 300 individual associates from across the globe. Researchers who are interested in getting involved with collaborative synthesis are invited to join the Coalition by visiting the CfAS website.
Researchers in the Environment and Society Program at CU’s Institute of Behavioral Science study the relationship between social and natural systems around the world. Climate change vulnerability, resilience to earthquakes, hurricanes, droughts, and floods, and the management of natural resources are critical challenges that the world faces in the 21st century. These challenges span the globe, driving program research in South and Central America, the Caribbean, Eastern and Southern Africa, Asia, and the United States. The work of the program has a broad impact beyond academic circles, influencing policymakers and practitioners, as well as the general public.
The Center is part of the Environment and Society Program.
