News

TROJAK: You need to take an anthropology class
"From better career prospects to better relationships, learning about anthropology can do a lot for you"
Have you ever considered taking a course in anthropology…

New Article in Anthropology News!
We are thrilled to highlight a new article published by PhD candidate Andrew Mitchel in Anthropology News!
In "Negotiating Space and Taste in Los Angeles’ Oaxacan Community" Andrew explores…

Dr. Sean Downey Appointed Co-Editor-in-Chief of Human Ecology: An Interdisciplinary Journal
As of January 2025, Dr. Sean S. Downey has been appointed Co-Editor-in-Chief of Human Ecology, a leading journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of human-environment interactions.…

Habiba Chirchir A Story of Us Podcast Interview
In this episode, Dr. Habiba Chirchir, a biological anthropologist, discusses her research on skeletal anatomy and behavior and its implications for understanding human evolution. She explores what…

Dr. Habiba Chirchir presents at the American Museum of Natural History’s Sci Café!
On March 5th, Dr. Habiba Chirchir delivered a public lecture as part of the American Museum of Natural History’s Sci Café series, sponsored by the Leakey Foundation!
Dr. Chirchir…

Wicked Hour! (Mondays 1 - 2 pm)
The wicked science team has launched a weekly Wicked Hour for all who are interested in wicked problems / science / students! It is an opportunity to discuss work in progress, brainstorm ideas,…

New Article in PLOS One!
We are pleased to highlight a new article published by members of our department in PLOS One!
"Inter-rater reliability of stress signatures in exfoliated primary dentition - Improving…

Denman Undergraduate Research Forum Winners!
Congratulations to Arvind Nair and Code Beschler for their outstanding performance at the Denman Undergraduate Research Forum!
Arvind Nair, mentored by Dr. Rob Cook,…

Great turn out for the alumni panel and internship fair!
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the Alumni Panel and Internship Fair this past Monday, February 24th. More than 40 undergraduate and graduate students attended the event and explored…