Alexandra Hofner Photo: First Name: Alexandra Last Name: Hofner Read more about Alexandra Hofner As a Ph.D. candidate in Integrative Conservation and Anthropology, I specialize in primates, community perspectives, and participation in conservation. My academic focus is at the intersection of animal behavior, conservation biology, strategic communication, bioacoustics, social assessments, and science communication. I am committed to extending the impact of conservation efforts, as evidenced by my proficiency in science communication and stakeholder engagement. I aim to foster tangible and sustainable conservation outcomes.
Raul Basilio Photo: First Name: Raul Last Name: Basilio Office: Baldwin Hall, Room G-20 Read more about Raul Basilio I am a 4th year doctoral candidate in the department of anthropology and part of the Human and Environmental Change lab supervised by Dr. Donald R. Nelson. As a researcher, I am generally interested in how individuals and societies understand water and pollution. My dissertation research is concerned with the ways people experience and feel about polluted waters creating sociopolitical tensions in contexts of inequality.
ISABELLE HOLLAND LULEWICZ: IN FOR THE LONG HAUL Doctoral student Isabelle Holland Lulewicz is an avid horsewoman who enjoys the sport of endurance riding. She is also a scientist and anthropologist keeping to a much longer course: to earn her third UGA degree in the fall of 2019. She completed undergraduate degrees in anthropology and geology in 2015 and entered graduate studies. Read more here. Read more about ISABELLE HOLLAND LULEWICZ: IN FOR THE LONG HAUL
Julie Velásquez Runk wins 2018-2019 National Humanities Center Fellowship Associate Professor Julie Velásquez Runk is a 2018-2019 National Humanities Center Fellow (selected for their National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship). Read more about Julie Velásquez Runk wins 2018-2019 National Humanities Center Fellowship
Bioarchaeology Sicily blog updates online; UGA Field School blogs updates soon The study abroad classes are underway, and the UGA archaeology field schools begin soon. Professor Brosius' "Bali and Beyond" Maymester program is in full swing and we look forward to catching up with their new experiences any day. Read more about Bioarchaeology Sicily blog updates online; UGA Field School blogs updates soon
Suzanne Pilaar Birch’s work featured in UGA Research Magazine Suzanne Pilaar Birch, a faculty member with a dual appointment in the geology department, is the subject of an in-depth feature in the Spring issue of the University of Georgia Research Magazine. Read more about Suzanne Pilaar Birch’s work featured in UGA Research Magazine
Laurie Reitsema receives university’s Knapp Early Career Scholar Award The Office of Research recognizes Laurie Reitsema’s work with the 2018 Charles B. Knapp Early Career Scholar Award. Named in honor of the University of Georgia’s 20th president, this award recognizes outstanding accomplishment and evidence of potential future success in scholarship, creative work or research by an early career faculty member in the social and behavioral sciences. Read more about Laurie Reitsema receives university’s Knapp Early Career Scholar Award
Zooarchaeologist Elizabeth Reitz joins our emeritus faculty Zooarchaeologist Elizabeth Reitz retires to join our emeritus faculty. She is a major figure in anthropological zooarchaeology: Her interdisciplinary research continues to guide and inspire scholars across disciplines. Reitz has attained recognition through both prestigious awards and her work, as follows. Read more about Zooarchaeologist Elizabeth Reitz joins our emeritus faculty
Recognition Gathering and Reception This annual event honors our 2017 and 2018 graduates and celebrates our anthropology students’ and faculty’s academic and research success. Read more about Recognition Gathering and Reception
Agricultural Intensification and Political Control (?) in the Classic Gulf Lowlands of Veracruz (~AD 200-800) Dr. Read more about Agricultural Intensification and Political Control (?) in the Classic Gulf Lowlands of Veracruz (~AD 200-800)