AnthroDay 2024! In celebrating World Anthropology Day, the University of Georgia Department of Anthropology gathered to share a diverse lineup of presentations, interactive exhibits, and engaging discussions. Participants had the opportunity to explore various aspects of anthropology, shedding light on the implications of anthropological research for understanding our shared human heritage. Thanks to all the participants, AnthroDay 2024 was a success! Check out our event photos below. Read more about AnthroDay 2024!
PhD student Amit Kaushik publishes blog: "Tigers, Animality, and Dignity: A Journey Through the Central Indian Landscape" PhD student Amit Kaushik recently published a blog with Engagement, a blog published by the Anthropology & Environment Society, American Anthropological Association. Follow the link to read "Tigers, Animality, and Dignity: A Journey Through the Central Indian Landscape." Read more about PhD student Amit Kaushik publishes blog: "Tigers, Animality, and Dignity: A Journey Through the Central Indian Landscape"
AnthroDay 2024 Anthropology Day is a day for anthropologists to celebrate our discipline while sharing it with the world around us. Come celebrate World Anthropology Day and learn about the study of humanity! Exhibitions: Learn about all the projects taking place at the Laboratory of Archaeology and how to get involved! Read more about AnthroDay 2024
Dr. Don Nelson's class presents research projects This week, we witnessed some incredible research projects from Dr. Don Nelson's Art and Science of Asking Questions class. Students presented posters illustrating topics about the human condition, within and between cultures! See more images from the event below. Read more about Dr. Don Nelson's class presents research projects
Hailey Farrar's essay that explores hair and fingernail samples traced back nearly 500 years, found on the Ampota volcano in Peru appears in The Classic This December, Hailey Farrar's essay “DNA collected from Incan ritual human sacrifices reveals traces of stimulants and hallucinogenic” appears in The Classic, the Writing Intensive Program’s journal of undergraduate writing and research. Hailey's essay explores hair and fingernail samples traced back nearly 500 years, found on the Ampota volcano in Peru. Read more about Hailey Farrar's essay that explores hair and fingernail samples traced back nearly 500 years, found on the Ampota volcano in Peru appears in The Classic
Leo Umberger's essay on violence across Neolithic Europe and the categorization of humans as civilized or savage published in The Classic Congratulations to UGA anthropology student Leo Umberger, whose article on violence across Neolithic Europe and the categorization of humans as civilized or savage has been published in The Classic, the Writing Intensive Program’s journal of undergraduate writing and research. Read more about Leo Umberger's essay on violence across Neolithic Europe and the categorization of humans as civilized or savage published in The Classic
Danielle Kirby’s essay published in the Writing Intensive Program’s journal of undergraduate writing and research This December, Danielle Kirby’s essay “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Theories: The Importance of Minoan Iconography” appears in The Classic, the Writing Intensive Program’s journal of undergraduate writing and research. Kirby’s paper traces the evolution of Minoan Iconography interpretation. Read more about Danielle Kirby’s essay published in the Writing Intensive Program’s journal of undergraduate writing and research
Anthropology Alumni Linkedin Hey Anthropology Alums! We're thrilled to announce the launch of our official Alumni Page on Linkedin! Join us in building a vibrant community of anthropologists, where you can reconnect with old classmates, network with fellow professionals, and stay updated on the latest developments in the field. Whether you're a recent graduate or have been out in the field for years, this is the perfect space to share your experiences, achievements, and insights. Read more about Anthropology Alumni Linkedin
Postdoc Raíssa Nogueira de Brito recipient of UGA SEC Emerging Scholar Award Raíssa Nogueira de Brito is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Department of Anthropology and a recipient of the 2023 UGA SEC Emerging Scholars Award. Watch her feature in the Graduate Studies News here. Congratulations Raíssa! Read more about Postdoc Raíssa Nogueira de Brito recipient of UGA SEC Emerging Scholar Award
ANTH 4740/6740 Primate Ecology and Evolution Image or Flier: Credit Hours: 3 The evolutionary history of the order Primates, a group of mammals that includes humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians. Through the study of the fossil record, illuminated by the principles of modern evolutionary and ecological theory, we can reconstruct a broad outline of how primates originated and how they have diversified into more than 200 living species. When this course is taught as a split level, additional requirements for graduate students: Additional assignments/projects will be given to graduate students. Semester Offered: Spring Level: Graduate Undergraduate Read more about ANTH 4740/6740
