This prestigious award acknowledges innovative student
contributions to archaeological research through the use of scientific methods, and has enhanced the
careers of prominent young scholars and professionals for more than a decade.
The award is named in honor of Professor Emeritus R. Ervin Taylor of the
University of California at Riverside for his outstanding contributions in the
development and application of radiocarbon dating in archaeological research
and his dedication to the founding of the Society for Archaeological Sciences;
his leading role as President (1980) and General Secretary (1981-2002) of the
Society; and his committed service as editor of the SAS Bulletin. Professor
Taylor's many valuable contributions were recognized by the SAA in 2004 with
the Fryxell Award for Interdisciplinary Research. The award consists of $200
US, a one-year SAS membership and subscription to the SAS Bulletin.
Entries will be judged on the significance of the archaeological problem,
appropriateness of the methods used, soundness of conclusions, quality of the
poster display, and oral presentation of the poster by the student, who should
be the first author in order
to be considered. Students should submit an email application to Tatsuya
Murakami (tmurakam@tulane.edu) by May 1. Applications must
include the title and abstract of the poster, evidence that you have registered
for the ISA meeting, and proof of your status as an undergraduate or graduate
student. Email confirmation
that your application has been received will be sent to you. Please keep this
email confirmation. In order
to give the judges adequate time to posters, students will also be required to
submit a PDF version of their poster on or before May 10. Judges will be
present in person at the ISA meetings to judge posters and to ask students
questions about their research. Prizes will be awarded at the ISA meeting
following the end of the last poster session.
Good luck to everyone!
To enter contact Tatsuya Murakami (tmurakam@tulane.edu)
Students should submit an email application to Tatsuya Murakami (tmurakam@tulane.edu) by May 1st
Interested student candidates are required to submit a PDF version of their poster by May 10 to: isa2020@isa2020-lisboa.pt with the subject: R. E. Taylor.