UMD’s PhD in Anthropology trains scholars in cultural anthropology, archaeology, and biological anthropology. The program emphasizes community-based research, material culture studies, and applied anthropology across diverse societies, historical contexts, and social systems.
Archaeological field study of pre-Columbian ceremonial centers in Central America
Ethnographic research on climate resilience among coastal fishing communities
Material culture analysis of 19th-century African American communities in Maryland
Digital heritage preservation of endangered indigenous languages
Collaborative archaeological mapping with tribal nations
Analysis of foodways and identity in immigrant urban neighborhoods
Anthropological study of AI ethics and human-technology interaction
Longitudinal fieldwork on post-conflict community healing practices
Study of traditional ecological knowledge in sustainable land use
GIS-based reconstruction of historical trade networks
Investigation of skeletal trauma patterns in forensic anthropology cases
Oral history documentation of climate migration experiences
Analysis of labor and gender in artisanal mining communities
Research on indigenous political movements and cultural sovereignty
Museum studies dissertation on decolonizing curation practices
Study of urban ethnobotany and health practices
Assessment of tourism impacts on archaeological site conservation
Linguistic anthropology study of youth slang and digital identity
Exploration of sacred landscapes in indigenous spiritual traditions
Dissertation on ethics in participatory archaeological methodologies
Advance knowledge of human societies, heritage, and cultural practice through community-engaged research in UMD’s Anthropology PhD.
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