Involvement
Are you looking for a chance to enrich your academic experience? Do you like being challenged to stretch your potential by faculty and fellow students? Do you approach life with a sense of adventure? If you are ready to take the next step, the personalized opportunities in our school can be a catalyst for growing your intellectual capacity, your leadership and your ability to be innovative. You will collaborate with faculty and research teams in the lab, in the field and overseas — in ways you have not yet imagined!
Research
Undergraduate Research Assistantship
Every fall and spring semester, students can apply for a school research assistantship in which they have the opportunity to carry out their own research and get a stipend to help do so.
Research Apprenticeship Program
The School of Human Evolution and Social Change has many research projects with our world-renowned faculty. Students can apply to work with faculty on current research projects and have a chance to earn credit.
Global Internship/Practicum Program
Our program links undergraduate students to faculty research in international locations. Students receive individual attention while getting field training and experience. Learn more about the school's global internship/practicum program.
Study Abroad and Field Schools
There is no better experience than engaging with faculty and students in another place in the world (while earning college credit). The School of Human Evolution and Social Change takes over 100 students each year on eight different international programs to Africa, Europe, Asia and the South Pacific. Learn more about the school's field school and study abroad opportunities.
Clubs and Organizations
The school has two premier student-run clubs that are very active on campus and in the community. For more information about these and other clubs and organizations and how to become involved, see the following:
- Undergraduate Anthropology Association
- Global Health Student Association (Web page coming soon)
- Other clubs and organizations on campus
Other Opportunities
Lunch with the Director
Every month during the regular semester, anthropology, global health and applied math for the life and social sciences students have the opportunity to have an intimate lunch with one of the school’s directors. Find out more.
Pizza with the Approaches
Twice a month, students are invited to sit down and eat lunch with faculty to discuss research and interests within one of our school's approaches, such as anthropology, global health or applied math for the life and social sciences. Find out more.
Town Halls
In the fall and spring semesters, the directorate of the School of Human Evolution and Social Change holds a Town Hall meeting for undergraduates. Check the school's calendar of events for this semester's date and location.
