Celebrating Success: Highlights from UGA Anthropology Read more about Celebrating Success: Highlights from UGA Anthropology
Indigenizing Athens with Dr. James Brooks May is Archaeology Month in Georgia, and to kick it off the Athens Historical Society is hosting an event on May 2nd with Dr. James F. Brooks at the University of Georgia’s Laboratory of Archaeology. Dr. Brooks, the Carl and Sally Gable Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Georgia and a board member of our sister institution Historic Athens, will discuss his ongoing Indigenizing Athens project, a multi-year collaborative effort developing public interpretive programs with Tribal Nation partners who trace their ancestral past to the Athens-Clarke County area. Read more about Indigenizing Athens with Dr. James Brooks
Anthropology at UGA's CURO Symposium Anthropology students at the University of Georgia recently presented their research at the annual CURO Symposium, organized by the Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities. Given the opportunity to communicate their own research to our broader community, students presented findings that highlighted diverse aspects of human culture and history. Bill Evans Department of Anthropology, Mentors: Dr. Attila Gyucha and Dr. Danielle Riebe Read more about Anthropology at UGA's CURO Symposium
Spotlight on Excellence: Katie Foster and Cydney Seigerman Katie Foster (L) and Cydney Seigerman (R) are among the distinguished individuals recognized for their outstanding contributions by the University of Georgia Graduate School. Katie Foster: Excellence in Research Award- Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Read more about Spotlight on Excellence: Katie Foster and Cydney Seigerman
Graduation Celebration Spring 2024 We are excited to invite all recent or pending graduates - Fall 2023, Spring 2024, or Summer 2024 - and their guests to join faculty and staff at the Anthropology Undergraduate Graduation Celebration! There is no limit to the number of guests you may invite or bring. Refreshments will be provided! Please wear your graduation regalia as it symbolizes your hard work and achievement. Date: Friday, May 10th (same day as spring graduation) Time: 10:00-11:00 AM Read more about Graduation Celebration Spring 2024
From Old World to New World: Modeling Dynamic and Interactive Pasts From Old World to New World: Modeling Dynamic and Interactive Pasts, a talk by Dr. Danielle Riebe. Read more about From Old World to New World: Modeling Dynamic and Interactive Pasts
ANTH 1102E Introduction to Anthropology Credit Hours: 3 Exploration of the scientific principles governing natural systems and their contribution to understanding the emergence and biological evolution of humans, the role of environment in shaping human behavioral and cultural variation, and the consequences of human activity on local, regional, and global ecosystems. Non traditional format: This course will be taught 95% or more online. Semester Offered: Summer Course Type: Online Level: Undergraduate Read more about ANTH 1102E
Study highlights the crucial role of local and Indigenous knowledge in climate adaptation strategies In a meta-review of 39 scholarly works, Cydney Seigerman and colleagues have delved into locally led climate change adaptation strategies, emphasizing the pivotal role of local knowledge and Indigenous knowledge in addressing water-induced disasters. Read more about Study highlights the crucial role of local and Indigenous knowledge in climate adaptation strategies
Collaborative research reveals how radiocarbon dating can rewrite history in the American Southeast Stemming from the collaboration between faculty, researchers, and current and former graduate students at the Department of Anthropology, a newly published article sheds light on the importance of radiocarbon dating in the American Southeast, emphasizing its role in refining regional chronologies. Placing radiocarbon dating at the center of collective archaeological practice, born from a graduate seminar taught by Dr. Read more about Collaborative research reveals how radiocarbon dating can rewrite history in the American Southeast
