‘Exquisite’ sabertooth skull offers clues about Ice Age predator
The recent discovery of a complete sabertooth cat skull from southwest Iowa provides the first evidence of this animal in the state.
Tag: Anthropology
Search for clues may explain the collapse of ancient city in Mexico
Andrew Somerville, assistant professor of anthropology in the Department of World Languages and Cultures, leads the international research team.
CATEGORIES: Published
Grant Arndt publishes research in Current Anthropology
Grant Arndt, associate professor of anthropology, recently published a research article “The Indian’s White Man: Indigenous Knowledge, Mutual Understanding, and the Politics of Indigenous Reason.” The article was published in the latest issue of Current Anthropology. Established more than sixty years ago, Current Anthropology is the leading broad-based journal in the field. It seeks to … Continue reading Grant Arndt publishes research in Current Anthropology
A passion for the past and a path to a dream career
Madisyn Rostro (’22 history, anthropology) is pursuing her goal of becoming a museum professional, thanks to a collection of inspiring internships and encouraging faculty.
New evidence may change timeline for when people first arrived in North America
Assistant Professor Andrew Somerville discovers that the first humans may have arrived in North America more than 30,000 years ago, nearly 20,000 years earlier than originally thought.
Improving lives through health
Courtney Schill (’21 anthropology, biology) found inspiration for her future public health career in an unlikely place – an ancient Mexican burial site.
Nell Gabiam honored with LAS Dean’s Emerging Faculty Leaders Award
Gabiam’s research focuses on the politics of humanitarian and development aid in Palestinian refugee camps.
CATEGORIES: Honored
Gish Hill receives NCR-SARE grant
Christina Gish Hill, associate professor in the Department of World Languages and Cultures, was recently selected to receive a $200,000 grant from the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (NCR-SARE) for the project, “Reuniting the Three Sisters: Native American Intercropping and Soil Health.” “This project explores three sisters intercropping (3SI) in Native … Continue reading Gish Hill receives NCR-SARE grant