Mizzou Anthropology

Department of Anthropology at the University of Missouri

[Mizzou Anthropology @MizzouAnthro]

The Department of Anthropology congratulates professor emerita Deborah M. Pearsall for her election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. You can read more about this prestigious award and her contributions below!

https://t.co/IdAQFwp8Nx

[Mizzou Anthropology @MizzouAnthro]

Associate Professor of Anthropology Dr. Jeff Ferguson and his Experimental Archaeology course were recently featured on Show Me Mizzou. Follow the link below to read the article!

https://t.co/IBMDX2U42x

[Mizzou Research @MizzouResearch]

Libby Cowgill, associate professor of anthropology brought the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science workshop to @Mizzou to help researchers improve their science communication skills with interactive exercises and storytelling.

Read more: https://t.co/124TOM2zqi

[Mizzou Anthropology @MizzouAnthro]

Welcome Dr. Jude Olszewski, our new Visiting Assistant Professor in biological anthropology! She will teach Anthro 1000, Anthro 2050/2051, and Anthro 2001: The Evolution of the Face (exploring the evolution of the face from a dental anthropological & biocultural lens) this Fall.

[University of Missouri Press @umissouripress]

If you’re in the Jefferson City area this weekend, be sure to stop by the For the People Pow Wow event on May 25 and 26 at 1445 Fairgrounds Road! The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the following link:
https://t.co/p47RihIYpl

[Dr. Brandi L. MacDonald @BrandiLeeWhat]

So proud of Sam!

[Mizzou Research @MizzouResearch]

Did you know that isolated indigenous societies still exist in remote regions of the globe? 🤯 @Mizzou anthropologist Rob Walker is using innovative technology to explore the threats these communities face.

Read more in this Q&A:
https://t.co/E6D4UMTsbo

@MizzouAandS

[Jessica Dimka @jesdimka]

📣📣Looking for #research participants!📣📣 Are you a USA-based adult who postponed or is/was unable to get #healthcare you wanted or needed for non-#COVID health concerns during the #pandemic? Researchers at @SetonHall University want to hear more about your experiences!

[Mizzou Anthropology @MizzouAnthro]

The MU Department of Anthropology is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor with a specialty in biological anthropology. Please feel free to forward this to anyone you know that might be interested!

https://t.co/7pEzsio2wv

[Mizzou Anthropology @MizzouAnthro]

For our next department talk, Jon Paige will be presenting "The evolution of cumulative culture in the hominin lineage" on 2/14 at 3:30PM. See flier for more details.

[Mizzou Anthropology @MizzouAnthro]

Our first speaker of the semester is @bascelza who will be giving a talk this Friday 1/19 titled "Understanding Nonmarital Partnerships: Insights from Himba Pastoralists in Northwest Namibia." All are welcome to join! Details below:

[Mizzou @Mizzou]

Welcome back, Tigers! 🐯

As you prepare for classes to begin, be sure to check out these 5 tips to stay warm. Please monitor the weather conditions and prepare accordingly as you head to classes. Currently, we do not anticipate any changes in campus operations tomorrow.

[Mizzou Education & Human Development @MizzouEducation]

Never gets old 🤩

[Mizzou Research @MizzouResearch]

Join us this weekend @ragtagcinema for another Saturday Morning Science event! This time, Libby Cowgill, associate professor of anthropology in @mizzouaands will present Neandertals: The Other Humans.

It's FREE! All ages welcome.

[Mizzou Anthropology @MizzouAnthro]

Our annual Gavan Lecture is this Friday 11/3 @ 3PM. @jjosh_snodgrass will be presenting his research on stress, growth, and health in the Shuar of Ecuador. The department will be hosting a happy hour after, and all are welcome to attend!

[Mizzou Anthropology @MizzouAnthro]

We are exited to host @Helen_E_Davis for our second departmental talk of the semester on 10/25 @ 3pm. Details below. All are welcome!

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Our first department talk of the semester is on 10/10. Dr. Keith Ashely will be discussing his archaeological research in Florida. See flier for more details.

[Mizzou Anthropology @MizzouAnthro]

To celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day (October 9th), the Anthropology Student Association is hosting a film night followed by a discussion and snacks. See flier for more details. All are welcome!

[SSRC @ssrc_org]

Messenger matters:

In rural Namibia, @ssprall (@mizzou, @MizzouAnthro), @bascelza (@ucla), & @Helen_E_Davis (@ASUBeingHuman) will investigate vaccination decision-making amid market transitions.

https://t.co/yekB8rgUaB

[Mizzou Anthropology @MizzouAnthro]

Nice write-up of Prof. Ferguson's archaeological research in New Mexico! Check it out!

https://t.co/EdyXrTSg3g