MSUM Anthropology and Earth Science

Getting close to our last few days conducting archaeogeophysics around the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cahokia. Here are a few pictures - more to come.

Week 1 of Geoarchaeology field school off to a great start! Stop 1 was Nauvoo, IL where students helped document historic foundations.

Congratulations to our Spring 2024 grads! 🥳
Dustin Bloodgood - Geosciences; Anthropology
Hunter Brandt - Geosciences
Christina Owens - Geosciences
Carla Lankenau - Geosciences
Ella Holiman - Geosciences (not pictured)
Jacob Bormann - Anthropology (not pictured)
Alyssa Christoffers - Anthropology and Art History

It's the end of an era! Join us as we celebrate Dr. Bruce Roberts' retirement this Sunday and Dr. Butler's home. All are welcome!

Confused about navigating the very specific world of government applications? We can help with that!

Hey, we know them! Good luck, Sam!

Anthropology student nominated for prestigious Goldwater Scholarship MSUM Anthropology major Samantha Peterson has been nominated for the Goldwater Scholarship for her dedication to research. 

"Through gaining an understanding of our past, it brings a better integration of communities today."

Up next is Michael Pappalardo - Archaeologist

Michael Pappalardo: Archaeology “Being surprised by what we find is something that occurs fairly regularly.” Whether it’s discovering the bow of a ship underneath the World Trade Center, or...

"I feel proud as an anthropologist to have played a role in slowing down a draconian law. It's not enough to understand the world. We got to change it."

Next up is Diego Vigil - Urban Anthropologist

Diego Vigil: Urban Anthropologist James Diego Vigil received his PhD in anthropology from UCLA and is currently professor emeritus (criminology, law & society) at UC, Irvine, but he’ll tell y...

"It's all anthropology!"

First up: Tricia Wang, Global Tech Ethnographer

Tricia Wang: Global Tech Ethnography “The way we use technology actually is an expression of our identity. Who I am when I'm in a bar versus at work, or when I'm out dancing with my friends, is ...

Happy Anthropology Day! Throughout the day we'll be posting a series of excellent short videos highlighting careers in anthropology.

Our very own Jessie Rock! From distinguished alum to current instructor, we can't get enough of this brilliant woman in STEM.

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Happy International Day of Girls and Women in Science! 🎉 From groundbreaking discoveries to innovations that shape the future, women and girls in science are changing the game.

Today, we are giving a special shout out to one of our favorite women in science, Jessie Rock, the founder of FMSM. Thank you for dreaming big and inspiring us every day!

Join us in celebrating Jessie Rock, and all those in science who are trailblazing and breaking barriers.

Who wants to meet Colleen for an archaeology reading sesh in the library? 🙋‍♀️

Librarian Colleen Gordon still spends time with the archaeology books she used during her undergrad program at MSUM. Find them on the 3rd floor in the C section.

More anthropology love! Congrats Athena!

Alumna Athena Aitken named to North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame Please consider sharing this Dragon point of pride about 2012 anthropology alumna Athena Aitken earning induction into the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame. Aitken played rugby as a student at MSUM and has found success as coach of the women's club since graduating, including a 2015

Our very own Sam Peterson is 1 of 2 MSUM nominees for the prestigious national Barry Goldwater Scholarship for Excellence in Education. Good luck Sam!

Goldwater Scholarship nominees named Congratulations to 2023-24 Goldwater Scholarship nominees from MSUM: Judah Nava (Computer Science) and Samantha Peterson (Anthropology). The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Program is a nationally recognized and prestigious program designed to provide support to highly qualified students who are plan

Today at 3:00 pm in KH 115!

Anthropology and Earth Science - MSUM Giving Day The MSUM Department of Anthropology & Earth Science offers three major programs, Anthropology, Geosciences & Earth Science Education. It provides a broad-based curriculum that blends the study of people and the Earth to help students understand the influences that have shaped both land and culture.....

Are you curious about graduate school? Don't know where to start? Join us today for the first of two Graduate School Workshops! Today from 4-6 pm in King Hall 215 or via Zoom.

Last Saturday, October 7th, Dr. Butler graciously invited the AES and Physics departments to her home for our Fall Meet and Greet!

It was an evening of food, fun, and drinks!

In case you need something to do this weekend, consider joining us on a walking tour at the Regional Science Center at 10am or enjoy some food, games, trivia at Dr. Butler's house from 4-8pm! Both are this Saturday, October 7!

More information posted on the flyers below!

Join us for Game Night on Thursday, September 21 at 5pm! Bring your favorite games!

Welcome back to all the new and returning students! Be sure to follow our other socials and have a good 2023 school year!

Fall semester is literally around the corner! 🧡💙 We can't wait to see you all!

Welcome week events kick off tomorrow!

Dragon Welcome Week Schedule & Information at MSU Moorhead Dragon Welcome Week is a program schedule and information.

Congrats to our 2023 Anthropology and Earth Science Grads!
-Christian (Archaeology)
-Linka (Archaeology)
-McKayla (Cultural Anthropology)
-Nora (Cultural Anthropology)
-Eddie (Cultural Anthropology)-not pictured
-Nick (Anthropology Minor)-not pictured
-Abagayle (Geology)

It's primate observation week for Intro to Physical Anthropology! Our students are busy observing primate behaviors at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.

We braved the snow and are now cozily setting up for the beginning of ArchaeoCon 2023!

Saturday March 11, we are having ArchaeoCon 2023! This event is completely virtual and will be held in the Archaeology Lab in King Hall 120! Dr. Butler will be graciously providing food, and you are welcome to bring something as well! The doors will be opening at 11am and you are welcome to come and go as you please. All majors are welcome to attend and we hope to see you there!

MSUM Anthropology alum Sally Jacobson will be here to talk about her career as the president and CEO of the Red River Valley Zoo on February 20, 2023! Join us in person in Langseth 118 or on Zoom at 3pm! We hope to see you there!

Join us today in Bridges Hall 162 for our first seminar of the semester! Whitney Oxendahl is a Sustainability alum of MSUM. Today at 3pm in person or on Zoom!
Meeting ID: 939 4455 7045
Passcode: 334685
We hope to see you there!