Virtual Conference For Women Archaeo and Paleo

VCWAP is back! 🎉 Join us March 4–6, 2026.
Registration & submissions (abstracts + paleoart) are now open
➡️ awap-science.org/en/vcwap-cur...
Open to ALL, whatever your employment status, gender identity or expression. Everyone’s welcome to participate!

The AWAP newsletter was sent last Thursday (check your SPAM!). Key info: our General Assembly will be on Oct 24. The Board of Directors is open to new members, you can apply by Oct 4! More details inside the newsletter.

✨ What does VCWAP mean to you? ✨
Was it your first conference? A chance to share your paleoart? An interesting roundtable? ...
We’re gathering short testimonials for our website (anonymous if you prefer!). Share a few words with us! 💜

The talks recorded during the 5th VCWAP are available on our YouTube channel! 👩‍🔬
Come discover them or listen to them again ▶️
🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y_tgCS5GDQ&list=PLTpfy4XWYk0zh_QvzumStjNyfATWyrUNN&pp=gAQB

PhD alert: Je cherche un candidat pour travailler sur l'évolution morphologique et fonctionnelle de la tête des squamates apodes. Le projet implique de la biologie évolutive, des expériences et simulations mécaniques et des bestioles à écailles! @mnhn.fr @mecadev.bsky.social
adum.fr/as/ed/voirpr...

Did you notice our new Gather Town map? 🎉 We hope you loved it! Huge thanks to Imola Benkö for this custom design that turned VCWAP into a real excavation site. Want a unique map for your event? Check out her work here: imola.notion.site/Banburu-1b33... ✨ #VCWAP #GatherTown

Thank you all for making VCWAP 2025 a success! 🌟
For five years, VCWAP has thrived thanks to you—our audience, contributors, and sponsors. Your support and enthusiasm bring this event to life every year. We’re proud to celebrate women in archaeology, paleontology, and paleoart!

A big thank you to all the presenters at VCWAP for bringing the event to life and sharing your work! 🌟
Congrats to Dánae Sanz, Asmaa Ziati & Rosa Alonso for their outstanding contributions recognized by the jury & public. 🎉👏
A huge thanks to @tscourses.bsky.social and AWAP for offering the awards! 🙌

And this marks the end of this year's congress! It was so nice discovering all this research. Looking forward to the 2026 edition 🤩
@women-archeopal.bsky.social

Today, we celebrate women's rights!
At VCWAP, we take action for a more inclusive research world. For the last three days, we spotlighted 98 women researchers and paleoartists.

Thank you for being part of this journey!

#womeninscience #womensday #internationalwomensday

🚀 Final day of #VCWAP2025!

Today, we wrap up with Sessions 3, 4, and 5, followed by the VCWAP Awards 🏆 recognizing the best contributions of the event!

📢 Don’t forget to vote on Gather Town for your favorite paleoart!

Day 2 of #VCWAP2025 is here! 🥳

We’re delving into another exciting day filled with insightful talks, interactive sessions, and outstanding paleoart. Stay tuned, explore, and connect with fellow researchers and artists!

What has been your favorite part so far? 🤩👇

📢 #VCWAP2025 Begins!

Yesterday, we officially launched the first day of the conference, featuring high-level scientific sessions and critical discussions on the latest advancements in our field. Stay tuned for key presentations and contributions throughout the event.

⚠️Today on #ArcheoFriday, we would like to highlight Alessandra Nibbi, an Italian archaeologist who worked on ancient Egyptian #geography ✨🤓

For more information ⬇️
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alessan...

#Archaeology #research #Science #italy #Australia

Heard that VCWAP is only for women? Let’s clear that up! 🧵👇

🔗 Register now (it’s FREE!) framaforms.org/virtual-conf...

#VCWAP2025 #womeninstem #womeninscience #paleoart #paleontology #archeology

♀️ Session 5: Heritage and Gender Studies
In this session, we’ll explore:
- Challenging traditional views of gender roles in prehistory.
- Women’s contributions to science and their representation.
- Ethical and inclusive considerations in heritage management.

Register now!

This #FossilFriday, we would like to highlight the American legend in science, Mignon Talbot, who was the first woman to become a member of the Paleontological Society🎉⭐

For more information ⬇
www.museumoftheearth.org/daring-to-di...
#fossils #dinosaur #paleontology

📢 We’re excited and grateful to announce @unesco.org has launched the Open and Inclusive Science Hub, a platform showcasing practices to inclusivity and equity in science!
And guess what? VCWAP is featured!
🔗https://www.unesco.org/en/open-science/inclusive-science/grid?hub=178646
#womeninscience

🔍 Session 4: Actualistic & Experimental Frameworks

Modern experiments provide key insights into past life. Explore modelling, tool calibration, and reference datasets.

🔗 Register now for #VCWAP2025!

#paleoecology #paleontology #archaeology #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience

🔬 Session 3: Characterization & Dynamics of Populations & Environments

Explore species distribution, biodiversity shifts, paleoenvironmental reconstructions & taphonomic insights.

🔗 Register now for #VCWAP2025!

#Paleontology #Archaeology #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM

👩‍🔬International Day of Women and Girls in Science

A day to celebrate achievements and inspire future generations in STEM. Despite progress, gender gaps persist, making inclusivity vital. Encouraging young minds is key to advancing research.

#womeninscience #STEMeducation

🔬 How did past societies adapt to their environments?

The First Scientific Session at #VCWAP2025 explores subsistence, technology, and resource use across time.

Join us to uncover the science behind human-environment interactions!

#archaeology #paleontology #womeninscience

🤩This #Friday, we are excited to announce the 5th VCWAP program! 🌟 The full program is now available on our official website ⬇️
awap-science.org/en/vcwap-2025/

#conference #program #archeology #paleontology

This #FossilFriday, we would like to highlight the German legend in science, Tilly Edinger, who was the founder of paleoneurology (the study of fossil brains).🎉⭐ 🧠
For more information ⬇
www.museumoftheearth.org/daring-to-di...

#fossil #brain #science #animals

If you were unsure about signing up, consider this your invitation. Join us, take part in the discussion! ✅

🔗 Register now (it’s FREE!) framaforms.org/virtual-conf...

VCWAP is not just about highlighting scientific excellence—it’s also about building a supportive community. Whether you're here to present, learn, mentor, or network, you have a place here.

Some hesitate to register, thinking: “This doesn’t concern me” 🤔 But supporting equity in academia strengthens the entire field. More diversity = stronger research and broader perspectives. 🔍

You don’t have to be a woman to join. We welcome mentors, colleagues, students, and allies—because making science more inclusive benefits everyone. Your presence matters! 💜

VCWAP exists to support early-career women in archaeology & paleontology—but it’s open to everyone. Creating an inclusive academic space is a collective effort, and we need all voices to make it happen. 💡

Heard that VCWAP is only for women? Let’s clear that up! 🧵👇

🔗 Register now (it’s FREE!) framaforms.org/virtual-conf...

#VCWAP2025 #womeninstem #womeninscience #paleoart #paleontology #archeology