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Griffon Binkowski, UCF anthropology major, is an educator at educator at the Orange County Regional History Center, where he uses his studies to showcase history of ancient cultures.
Anthropology

UCF Student Uses Stories of the Past to Educate Current, Future Generations

For anthropology major and soon-to-be graduate Griffon Binkowski, the studies of humans and culture allows him to showcase the lives of those before us, providing…
Three women of different ages and appearances, each smiling, photographed against different backgrounds: an office, outdoors with trees, and a white wall.
Anthropology

Four College of Sciences Doctoral Students Selected for Graduate Dean’s Dissertation Completion Fellowship  

College of Sciences graduate students contribute important scholarship and research that is crucial to the future of their various disciplines, from the natural sciences to…
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Anthropology

Career Options for an Anthropology Major

An important part of choosing any major is knowing the career possibilities after graduation. We spoke with Department of Anthropology Undergraduate Coordinator, Dr. Sandra Wheeler,…
Anthropology student Emily Tyler standing in front of research poster
Anthropology

Stories from Ancient Pottery Uncovered by Anthropology MA Student 

Anthropology MA student Emily Tyler has invested significant time in her thesis studying pottery from the Burns Site in Cape Canaveral, Florida.   Professor Sarah Barber,…
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Anthropology

Book Explores Southern Identity Through the Lens of Waffle House

Say “Waffle House” and you’ll probably picture late-night brawls shared on social media or stand-up comedy material. But the same qualities that make us laugh…
Shana Harris
Anthropology

Ask Questions, Remember Your ‘Why’ Anthropology Professor Tells Grad Students

Associate Professor Shana Harris, Ph.D., is a cultural and medical anthropologist with research interests in drug use, addiction, and health politics and practice in Latin…
Raynaliz Velazquez Feliciano
Anthropology

Scholarship Opens Dream Opportunity for Young Archaeologist

Raynaliz Velazquez Feliciano graduated in Summer 2023 with a degree in Anthropology. Almost immediately she traveled to Turkey for a months-long excavation project. It was…
UCF College of Sciences Summer 2023 doctoral graduates
Anthropology

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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Anthropology

Human Migration Timeline Redrawn by Fresh Fossil Analysis

New research recasts the narrative on the earliest presence of Homo sapiens in Southeast Asia, pushing back the presence of humans in that part of…
Spring 2023 College of Sciences Ph.D. graduates standing outside the Student Union in front of a vibrant mural
Anthropology

Spring ‘23 Doctoral Graduates Honored by Dean

Spring 2023 College of Sciences doctoral graduates were celebrated at the COS Pre-Commencement Celebration on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Dean Maggy Tomova, Ph.D., honored their accomplishments…
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