Dominique Valentine Photo: First Name: Dominique Last Name: Valentine Read more about Dominique Valentine I am a 1st year PhD student in the Integrative Conservation (ICON) and Anthropology program. My research interests are in Environmental Justice and Wildlife Ecology. I intend to study how human communities' continual growth and expansion impact the surrounding wildlife population and ecosystems. I am inspired to integrate social science into my research. I am interested in researching how different factors, such as environmental injustices, impact ecological processes.
Hannah Boone Photo: First Name: Hannah Last Name: Boone Read more about Hannah Boone I am an environmental anthropologist interested in how people’s ways of knowing impact conservation decision-making. In my master’s program at Oregon State, I was part of an interdisciplinary research team investigating the social-ecological impacts of dam removal on the Klamath River– the largest dam removal in US history. My master’s thesis focused on conservationists’ conceptualizations of the Basin post-dam removal and their priorities in regard to natural resource management objectives moving forward.
Olivier Pilette Photo: First Name: Olivier Last Name: Pilette Read more about Olivier Pilette I am a doctoral student specializing in anthropological archaeology, focusing on the socio-cultural interactions and complexities of ancient populations in eastern North America. Since 2019, I have worked in diverse archaeological contexts in the province of Québec, ranging from multi-component prehistoric sites to major institutional historical buildings and cemetery contexts. I am also on the board of the Québec Association of Archaeologists.
Jesus Alejandro Najera Medellin Photo: First Name: Jesus Alejandro Last Name: Najera Medellin Read more about Jesus Alejandro Najera Medellin
Amit Kaushik Sheds Light on Unsung Conservation Heroes in New Article PhD student Amit Kaushik has recently published a magazine article with Current Conservation titled, “Alice in Chains: Ground Staff Heroes, Conservation Realities, and Reflecting on William Cronon’s Insights.” Read more about Amit Kaushik Sheds Light on Unsung Conservation Heroes in New Article
Efficacy of Neutrophil Elastase Inhibitors in Chronic Lung Disease Patients: A Systematic Review Yeongseo Son’s essay “Efficacy of Neutrophil Elastase Inhibitors in Chronic Lung Disease Patients: A Systematic Review” appears in The Classic, the Writing Intensive Program’s journal of undergraduate writing and research this May. Read more about Efficacy of Neutrophil Elastase Inhibitors in Chronic Lung Disease Patients: A Systematic Review
Evidence of Diet Using Dental Pathology and Stable Isotope Analysis in Greek Populations This May, Holland Butsch’s essay “Evidence of Diet Using Dental Pathology and Stable Isotope Analysis in Greek Populations” appears in The Classic, the Writing Intensive Program’s journal of undergraduate writing and research. Read more about Evidence of Diet Using Dental Pathology and Stable Isotope Analysis in Greek Populations
Why Archaeologists Should Care: The Bioarchaeology of Care Model This May, Bill Evans III’s essay “Why Archaeologists Should Care: The Bioarchaeology of Care Model” appears in The Classic, the Writing Intensive Program’s journal of undergraduate writing and research. Read more about Why Archaeologists Should Care: The Bioarchaeology of Care Model
The Impact of Gender and Sex in Viking Culture This May, Jay Boyd’s essay “The Impact of Gender and Sex in Viking Culture” appears in The Classic, the Writing Intensive Program’s journal of undergraduate writing and research. Read more about The Impact of Gender and Sex in Viking Culture
Congratulations Graduates! Congratulations to all newly minted anthropologists! We want to acknowledge all the hard work you all have done to get to this stage in terms of certainly your coursework, your research, your field schools, your due diligence, and everything else. In addition, we want to thank all parents, families, and friends for supporting them in getting to this point. You all played a critical part in being their community. Read more about Congratulations Graduates!
