Department of Anthropology
“Anthropology is the most humanistic of the sciences and the most scientific of the humanities” – Alfred L. Kroeber
Anthropology is the scientific study of the human species, both past, and present. Anthropologists seek to answer the fundamental questions about human nature. Including answering questions about dynamic relationships between humans and the world in which we live, our development, our social relationships, our connection to the environment, and the ways we plan for the future.
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Department Events
We are back in person this year!
Boise State Anthropology is hosting the Northwest Evolution, Ecology, and Human Behavior research symposium. Registration is free for anyone, including food and presentation opportunities. This is a great chance to participate in your research community and hear about the many interesting people and programs in the Northwest.
Department News
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Tuesday, Oct 25th, 2022
UX Research Graduates from CI+D to COAS
The UX Research Certificate program is graduating from the College of Innovation and Design (CI+D)... -
Wednesday, Sep 28th, 2022
City of Boise re-writes zoning with more diverse representation - Tara Bingham
MA Anthropology and GC User Research student Tara Bingham along with Lindsay Moser, the Community... -
Wednesday, Sep 7th, 2022
This gold mining exhibit helps to 'unerase' Idaho's Chinese History - Pei-Lin Yu & Alum Rebecca Ma
Affiliate Faculty Pei-Lin Yu and Alumna Rebecca Ma recently sat down with George Prentice of... -
Friday, Jun 24th, 2022
Shelly Volsche quoted in "How My Older Cats Taught Me About Life. Really!
Shelly Volsche shared her expertise on human and animal bonds in an article published in...