Department of Anthropology

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The Future of Academic Anthropology

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The UCF Department of Anthropology represents the future of academic anthropology. The department has an interdisciplinary approach in archaeological, cultural, biological, linguistic, and applied/public anthropology. Through its combination of face-to-face and online teaching and field and laboratory research, the department seeks to advance anthropological concepts by actively investigating questions of relevance to the world.

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Our faculty commit to creating an inclusive environment for all.

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Anthropology M.A.

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GIS Research Cluster Laboratory

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Anthropology

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Anthropology

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Anthropology

College of Sciences Doctoral Student Combines Archaeology, Geospatial Science, and Artificial Intelligence at Harvard University’s Spatial Data Lab 

Bryce Peacher incorporates the use of AI into recreating history through fellowship.  By Emily Dougherty | April 15, 2025  Bryce Peacher, second-year doctoral student studying…

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UCF College of Sciences Summer 2023 doctoral graduates

Congratulations Summer ‘23 Doctoral Graduates! 

This summer, 26 College of Sciences Ph.D. graduates walked across the stage into futures making an impact in academia and industry. They were celebrated by…

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Join us for this one-day, in-person writing retreat designed to help graduate students make focused, tangible progress on their thesis, dissertation, and other important projects in a distraction-free environment. Participants will clarify writing goals, learn practical strategies for overcoming common…

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