Public Anthropology Award Winners

Prof. Lende and Prof. Kuijt have played an integral part in Public Anthropology’s online student community, showcasing the ability of Notre Dame students to learn effective writing skills while being active global citizens. They demonstrate how combining technology with cultural concerns in academic courses positively engages students to participate in the broader world beyond their university, while gaining the skills needed for a productive, active life after graduation. Read more >

Dr. Jada Benn-Torres

Assistant Professor of Anthropology

 

 

 

Molecular Anthropology Laboratory Opens

Jada Benn Torres, assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Notre Dame, uses genetics to research the distribution of diseases across populations, with a primary focus on women’s reproductive health. Notre Dame’s first and only molecular anthropologist, Benn Torres recently celebrated the opening of her laboratory, which uses the tools and techniques developed in molecular genetics to address anthropological questions.
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