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Integrating Local and Fishers' Ecological Knowledge for Data-poor Marine Species Conservation: The Pacific Seahorse as a Case Study

Join the Department of Anthropology for the dissertation prospectus defense by Jesus Alejandro Najera Medellin, Anthropology and Integrative Conservation graduate student, titled "Integrating Local and Fishers' Ecological Knowledge for Data-poor Marine Species Conservation: The Pacific Seahorse as a Case Study" on Monday, November 2 at 1:30 PM in Baldwin Hall G32. Zoom link available upon request (anthro@uga.edu).


Kinship Trouble: Anthropological Perspectives on the Ancient DNA Revolution

Join the Department of Anthropology in welcoming Dr. Sabina Cveček, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Field Museum of Natural History in her talk titled "Kinship Trouble". This talk explores what anthropology can contribute to the growing dialogue between archaeology and archaeogenetics. While ancient DNA research has transformed how researchers reconstruct kinship and social organization in the past, genetic relatedness is not synonymous with…


Examining interruptions and renewals of food systems through a lens of food justice among Nuxalk, Ahtna, and Yupi'k of the North Pacific Coast

Please join the Department of Anthropology, Laboratory of Archaeology, and Institute of Native American Studies in a guest lecture by Dr. Erika Gavenus, Postdoctoral Researcher at Indiana University, titled "Examining interruptions and renewals of food systems through a lens of food justice among Nuxalk, Ahtna, and Yupi'k of the North Pacific Coast".


In the Footsteps of the Herds: Unraveling the Origins and Development of Pastoral Nomadism in the Zagros Mountains of Iran, 7th-4th Millenia BCE.

Please join the Department of Anthropology for graduate student, Sarieh Amiribeirami's dissertation prospectus defense titled "In the Footsteps of the Herds: Unraveling the Origins and Development of Pastoral Nomadism in the Zagros Mountains of Iran, 7th-4th Millenia BCE." The defense will take place on November 6th at 9:00 AM in Baldwin Hall 302. Zoom link available upon request (anthro@uga.edu).


Risk, Remaining and Displacement: Voluntary Property Buyouts

Please join Monika Giri in her dissertation prospectus defense on Friday, October 2nd at 11:30 AM.  Zoom Link: https://uga.zoom.us/j/97417088329?pwd=BtPXLaaXODKpi1KoUF8b9MkO79v7VZ.1  


The Ecology of Segregation: Race, Biodiversity, and Lived Experience in Atlanta Parks

Please join us for the dissertation prospectus defense by Dominique Valentine, PhD Student in Anthropology and Integrative Conservation. Her prospectus titled "The Ecology of Segregation: Race, Biodiversity, and Lived Experience in Atlanta Parks" will be held on Tuesday, November 10 at 11:00 AM in the Journalism Building in room 510.  Zoom links available by request.


Living With the River: Ideas of the Future, Sense of Place, and Co-Creation of Risk Communication in the River Arts District Post-Helene

Please join the Department of Anthropology on Friday, November 13th at 3:30 PM in Baldwin Hall, 202 for the dissertation prospectus defense of Anthropology and Integrative Conservation student, Hannah Boone, titled "Living With the River: Ideas of the Future, Sense of Place, and Co-Creation of Risk Communication in the River Arts District Post-Helene".


Celebration of Dr. J. Peter Brosius' Life

Please join us on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 9:00-11:00 am (Baldwin Hall, Punaro Room), to celebrate the life and influence of Pete Brosius. RSVP is not required but is helpful for planning. Light refreshments will be served and a short program will begin at 9:15 AM. Please feel free to drop-in as your schedule allows. Dr. Brosius' full obituary and remembrance book can be found here.  If you are interested in sharing any images, videos or…


An update on ancient bald cypress trees research

Anthropology alumna Carla Hadden (PhD ’15) has served as the director of the University of Georgia Center for Applied Isotope Analysis since 2021. She began her career at the center as a graduate student and continues to support the mission of the center and the university in her role to this day. In collaboration with fellow anthropology alumna Katherine Napora (PhD ’21), Hadden, in a follow-up to the paleoclimate study, studies and dates the…
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L to R: Raul Basilio, Hannah Boone, Monika Giri, Dominique Valentine, Alejandro Najera, Katie Foster
PhD students and alumni tackle global challenges at SfAA Annual Meeting

Five Anthropology PhD students and an alumni traveled to Portland, Oregon to network and present their research at the Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) Annual Meeting. The SfAA conference  brings together researchers from many disciplines, providing an opportunity for members to discuss their work, trade ideas and solutions, and connect with other professionals.  PhD student Raul Basilio presented Beyond Death: The Potentials…
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