The Boise State Department of Anthropology fosters a strong research community where students and faculty explore human relationships with the environment, evolution, and society.
Research areas include behavioral ecology, bioarchaeology, evolutionary demography, and climate–human interactions. The department’s Center for Applied Archaeological Science (CAAS) has completed more than 300 projects across the Intermountain West, connecting classroom learning with real-world impact.
Undergraduate Research
At Boise State, anthropology students dig into archeology, analyze ancient bones, and study culture, cooperation and human-animal relationships. Our lab groups, field school and community projects put you in the middle of the action. Whether you’re interested in evolution, culture, or applying anthropology to real-world problems, you’ll gain the tools and mentorship to make an impact. Undergraduate research opportunities
Center for Applied Archaeological Science (CAAS)
The Center for Applied Archaeological Science (CAAS), is a research and contract archaeology program that conducts small and large-scale cultural resource surveys and excavations across Idaho and the western United States. CAAS undertakes cultural resource surveys, excavations, archival studies, and technical analyses while also engaging students in hands-on archaeological training and project collaboration.
Publications
The following publications are produced through the Department of Anthropology: