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Muslim-American parents struggle to keep kids' faith innocent
Muslim-American parents are finding that keeping their children’s faith experience joyful is becoming a more challenging task. Michael Perez, lecturer in anthropology at the UW, is quoted. -
A Vision for the Burke
Recently honored by the Western Museum Association, Burke Museum Executive Director Julie Stein discusses her years at the museum.
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Woolly mammoth unearthed in Michigan — 'What killed these giants?'
Anthropology's Donald Grayson says evidence that humans hunted mammoths is friarly rare.
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A Strong Voice for Pacific Islander Students
Anthropology major Alina Aleaga developed curricula that encourage Pacific Islander students to explore their heritage—and the Burke Museum.
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Danny Shelton, anthropology major, and first round NFL draft pick
Danny initially came to the UW thinking he wanted to go into law enforcement, but soon turned to anthropology where he realized he could learn about, and stay connected to, his Samoan ancestry. -
An anthropological view of gender and sexuality in China
As its six cross-listings might suggest — ANTH 328 / GWSS 328 / JSIS 328 / ANTH 528 / GWSS 528 / JSIS 528 — Gender and Sexuality in China is no ordinary class.
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Female genital cutting (FGC): An interview with Bettina Shell Duncan
The Atlantic published an interview with Bettina Shell Duncan, professor in the Biocultural Anthropology Program about her research of the past two decades on female genital cutting. -
Barack Obama’s mother and the UW Department of Anthropology
Stanley Ann Dunham pursued research in Indonesia and her son, Barack Obama, went on to become President of the United States.
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Do no harm: Insight into disaster relief in Nepal
UW anthropology and global health instructor, David Citrin, offers guidance on how to best help Nepal recover from the devastating quake.
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Shedding the Blockers
How massive Washington defensive tackle Danny Shelton worked through an unimaginable tragedy and became a top-flight NFL prospect
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Why some women choose to get circumcised
Bettina Shell-Duncan, an anthropology professor at the UW, discusses some common misconceptions about female genital cutting, including the idea that men force women to undergo the procedure.
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China issues new guidelines to reduce logging
China's forest cover has seen notable progress over the past several decades. A paper written by University of Washington researchers last year is referenced.
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Student wins prestigious Luce Scholarship
Varsha Govindaraju, a senior student majoring in anthropology and law, societies, and justice with minors in human rights and diversity was recently selected as a 2015-16 Luce Scholar.
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UW expert part of international research project on female genital cutting
Decades of efforts to end female genital cutting have resulted in some progress, but the ancient tradition stubbornly persists in many places. -
Interior Secretary has 'much to learn' from Kivalina's Inupiaq elders on climate change and village relocation
Joshua Griffin, doctoral candidate in anthropology at the UW, co-authors a report on Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell's meeting with community elders, hunters, and search and rescue volunteers in Inupiaq, Alaska.