News: Department of Anthropology

Researchers Dan Benyshek and Sharon Young
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Research finds that consuming encapsulated placentas has little to no effect on postpartum mood and maternal bonding; detectable changes shown in hormones.

Student giving a presentation
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A unique teaching model at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó engages students in the classroom and empowers them beyond it.

man giving presentation
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Meet three 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó graduate students pursuing their passions through research and making a big impact in their fields.

Kendra Patterson is studying abroad in China this semester with support from a scholarship.
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Learn from 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó students who just landed prestigious scholarships to study in Asia, Central America, and Europe.

Alyssa Crittenden portrait
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What do a heist thriller, the evolving human diet, water quality, consumer behavior, literature, and Mars have in common? All were the foundation of research awards 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó faculty gar-nered this year.

Diane Chase speaking with a group
People |

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó’s chief academic officer on her first year here and the changes to come.

A student and faculty member examine an experiment under magnification.
Research |

McNair/AANAPISI programs for low-income, first-generation students matches undergrads with faculty mentors that share their focus and goals.

Group of indigenous women
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Drawing on community partnerships developed with Yup’ik Eskimo villagers, a new book combines research with indigenous perspectives to create a comprehensive understanding of colonialism in Alaska.

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó professor Alyssa Crittenden with members of the Hadza of Tanzania.
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó joint study finds that elusive sleep patterns as humans age may have evolved to ensure safety.

Closeup of books
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From professional reasons to personal connections, faculty across campus share why they’re fond of certain works they penned.

Alyssa Crittenden looks at computer
Campus News |

Oral health of modern day African tribe transitioning from hunting and gathering to agricultural diet challenges long held presumptions about our Stone Age ancestors.

Alyssa Crittenden and Francisco Menendez
Research |

Francisco Menendez and Alyssa Crittenden have been recognized for their efforts, which extend beyond the bounds of our campus.