Dr. Suzie Pilaar Birch unveils two new studies on Bronze Age herding and agropastoral practices Dr. Suzie Pilaar Birch, associate professor of anthropology at the University of Georgia, recently published two open-access research articles exploring ancient agropastoral practices in the Eastern Mediterranean. These publications contribute to a growing body of work on how early agricultural societies responded to environmental conditions and managed their landscapes. Read more about Dr. Suzie Pilaar Birch unveils two new studies on Bronze Age herding and agropastoral practices
Professor Jen Birch featured author in PNAS special edition on economic inequality UGA Anthropology professor Jennifer Birch is a featured author in a special feature in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), Economic Inequality Over the Very Long Term, which brings together a large team of international experts to examine wealth disparities over the past 10,000 years using archaeological and ethnographic data. Read more about Professor Jen Birch featured author in PNAS special edition on economic inequality
PhD student awarded AIBS Bangladeshi Graduate Student Fellowship PhD student Sabikun Naher has been awarded the AIBS Bangladeshi Graduate Student Fellowship for 2025. Selected Bangladeshi scholars will work with U.S. faculty members at their host universities to develop research agenda, utilize library facilities, and receive hands-on training on academic writing and publication. Read more about PhD student awarded AIBS Bangladeshi Graduate Student Fellowship
PhD student publishes in Conservation Biology Amit Kaushik, a PhD candidate in ICON and Anthropology, recently co-authored two papers published in Conservation Biology as part of the Special Issue: Trends and Future Directions in the Conservation Social Sciences. These publications reflect ongoing collaborations within the Society for Conservation Biology’s Social Science Working Group (SSWG), where Amit currently serves as a board member. Read more about PhD student publishes in Conservation Biology
Anthropology students present at CURO 2025 On Monday, April 7, seven Anthropology students presented in the annual Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO) Symposium. This event highlights excellence in undergraduate research at UGA and provides an opportunity for students to communicate their research to the broader community. Read more about Anthropology students present at CURO 2025
End of Semester Party & Grab'd Lunch We will be having our end of semester party at the UGA Laboratory of Archaeology on April 30th, from 12 PM to 3 PM. We will also have our last Grab'd Lunch of the year that day. So, please join us at 12 PM for a talk by Mary Hill! Mary is the university NAGPRA compliance professional, and she will be discussing her recently completed master's research which centered around best practices and practical support for repatriation. We will be providing BBQ and activities! If you would like to provide a side dish that would also be wonderful! Read more about End of Semester Party & Grab'd Lunch
PhD students and alumni tackle global challenges at SfAA Annual Meeting Five Anthropology PhD students and an alumni traveled to Portland, Oregon to network and present their research at the Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) Annual Meeting. The SfAA conference brings together researchers from many disciplines, providing an opportunity for members to discuss their work, trade ideas and solutions, and connect with other professionals. Read more about PhD students and alumni tackle global challenges at SfAA Annual Meeting
Dr. Cydney Seigerman awarded S. Jack Hu Family Excellence in Social and Behavioral Sciences Doctoral Research Award Cydney Seigerman graduated with a PhD in Integrative Conservation and Anthropology in 2024. Now, Seigerman is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the UGA Social Sustainability of Agriculture and Food Systems Lab, and has been honored with the S. Jack Hu Family Excellence in Social and Behavioral Sciences Doctoral Research Award. Established by the Graduate School in 1999, the Excellence in Research Award recognizes the quality and significance of graduate-student scholarship. Read more about Dr. Cydney Seigerman awarded S. Jack Hu Family Excellence in Social and Behavioral Sciences Doctoral Research Award
ANTH 4200 Field Methods in Archaeology Credit Hours: 6 Archaeological reconnaissance, survey, excavation, laboratory preparation and analysis of collected materials. Non traditional format: This course is taught in the field at an archaeological site, followed by laboratory preparation and analysis of collected materials. During the summer, contact hours can exceed four hours per day, five days per week. Students apply academic knowledge gleaned from lectures and formal instruction to archaeological sites and contexts. Students are mentored by faculty in the principles and practice of archaeological research design, data collection, and analysis. Their work in this course contributes directly to the discovery and formation of new archaeological knowledge. Semester Offered: Summer Level: Undergraduate Read more about ANTH 4200
ANTH 3410E Contemporary Native America Credit Hours: 3 This course explores the historical and contemporary circumstances that have shaped Native American and First Nations peoples from the sixteenth century to the present. This includes legacies of settler colonialism, displacement, and structural violence, processes of revitalization, activism, and the reestablishment of Native sovereignty. Non traditional format: This course will be taught 95% or more online. Semester Offered: Summer Course Type: Online Level: Undergraduate Read more about ANTH 3410E
