Although we do not require fieldwork for the major, many undergraduates seek those experiences. Through internships, research assistantships, study abroad, and senior projects, we encourage students to explore their disciplinary interests outside the classroom. 

Recent Projects

These are just a few of the recent projects our students have undertaken.

Paige Osgood '23 excavating at the Vasagård site, Bornholm island, Denmark. Vasagård consists of megalithic tombs, dolmens, and passage graves dated to c. 3500 BC.

Paige Osgood ’23

Paige excavated at the Vasagård site, Bornholm island, Denmark. Vasagård consists of megalithic tombs, dolmens, and passage graves dated to c. 3500 BC.

Dan Krugman ‘21 doing research at the Mirieyi Refugee Settlement in Adjumani province.

Dan Krugman ’21

Daniel did research at the Mirieyi Refugee Settlement in Adjumani Province. 

Oshin Bista ‘20 in Niš, Serbia working on her thesis which is turning towards focusing on gender performance in urban spaces.

Oshin Bista ’20

Oshin was in Niš, Serbia, working on her thesis, which focused on gender performance in urban spaces. 

Schedule

Below you will find important dates for anthropology senior projects (ANTH 700 and 710).

Project due dates (all 5 p.m. on the last day of classes)

One-Semester Project ANTH 700

  • Fall: Final copy due December 11, 2023 (Monday)
  • Spring: Final copy due May 13, 2024 (Monday)

Two-Semester Project ANTH 710

  • Fall/Winter: Final copy due February 1, 2024 (Thursday)
  • Winter/Spring: Final copy due May 13, 2024 (Monday)