The High Plains Society for Applied Anthropology

The High Plains Society for Applied Anthropology is a regional professional organization of university and college teachers, students, practitioners (government, private, consulting, etc.), community representatives, and others interested in using the tools of anthropology and related fields to solve human and environmental problems.

While founded and based in the High Plains region of the United States (a vast area encompassing the eastern Rocky Mountains and western Great Plains), we have members from throughout North America and the world. We share knowledge and build professional and personal connections through an annual conference and other meetings; a professional, peer-reviewed journal (The Applied Anthropologist ); an electronic newsletter and listservs; and this website. Richard Stoffle previously served as President of the High Plains Society, guiding the organization with his deep commitment to applied anthropology and community-centered scholarship.