Anthropology addresses both biological and cultural aspects of humans, from the origins of genetic diversity, to the organization of social groups and the human significance of language. This breadth makes Anthropology an ideal liberal arts major. As an Anthropology major, you will study in the various subfields of anthropology‚ archaeological, biological, linguistic, and sociocultural‚ and will develop a broad range of skills. Related fields include Linguistics, Biology, Psychology, Archaeology, Museum Studies, Organizational Studies, Public Health, and Sociology.
Anthropology student Eloise Jansen interviews UM Anthropology alumni Daniel Agudelo, an interpretive ranger at Grand Teton National Park.
During and after his undergraduate studies, Daniel has worked at several National Parks including the Everglades National Park and Chaco Canyon. From educator to conservator, Daniel has worn multiple hats to connect people to the environment. Daniel believes his degree in anthropology compliments the mission of the National Park Service, to conserve and share with visitors the natural and cultural resources of the United States.
For more information on Daniel’s development of Spanish interpretive experiences at the Everglades National Park, check out this blog from the Student Conservation Association. For more information on opportunities with the National Park Service, check out their webpage “Work With US."
Anthropology student Sara Borsodi interviews Museum Education and Programs Education Manager, Leah Burgin.
Leah is the Manager of Museum Education and Programs at the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, at Brown University, where she has worked since 2017. She received her Bachelor's from the University of Michigan majoring in Anthropology with a minor in Museum Studies. After working at several museums in DC, Leah decided to pursue a masters at Brown University in Museum Studies. Leah is committed to the collaborative work of decolonizing museums and education outreach. She has worked to create many outreach and educational programs, some of which she explains in greater detail in her interview (spoiler, creating a virtual museum escape room is one of them!). Leah is also extremely passionate about the social justice potential of heritage education. In her interview she shares her thoughts on what the role anthropology can play in decolonizing museums and making museums more equitable spaces, but also in our everyday lives.
Anthropology student Eloise Jansen interviews Taylour Boboltz, an UMMAA alumni and recent Law School Gradaute.
Taylour received her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, with a major in Anthropology and a minor in Indigenous Studies. Taylour was originally an English major and decided to switch to Anthropology after taking Anthro101! After working part time with the NAGPRA department in the Museum of Anthropological Archaeology she decided to pursue a Law Degree at Michigan, in order to continue working with NAGPRA related legislation. She is currently an associate at Hobbs, Status, Dean and Walker LLD. In this interview, Taylour reflects on how having a background in anthropology was an asset while navigating law school and the role anthropology can play in the discipline.
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