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Faculty Spotlight
Michael E. Smith
Professor
An expert in Mesoamerican archaeology, Smith specializes in the Aztecs and comparative research on ancient urban centers and premodern agrarian state societies. He is a major part of the ASU Teotihuacan Research Laboratory outside Mexico City and has a long history of directing fieldwork in Mexico at numerous Aztec sites. Known for his contributions to both teaching and research, he is frequently sought out for his insight into archaeological matters.
Student Spotlight
Maria Chappell
Anthropology, ChineseChappell, a senior and double major, was recently awarded a Fulbright-Hays Scholarship to study in China. This spring she will be taking classes at Shaanxi Normal University in Xi'an. With particular interests in cultural and business anthropology and Chinese language, she will have the opportunity to expand her knowledge in these areas and later participate in a six-week summer internship at Xi'an High Technology Development Zone.
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featured project
LOCATION:
International
THEMEs:
Societies and their Natural Environments
DESCRIPTION:
This transdisciplinary, multi-site research program examines how factors – such as increasing urbanization, water scarcity and climate change – are related to changes in cultural ideas and knowledge.
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in the news (View All)
MARCH 2014 New approach asks archaeologists to consider what it was really like to live in the past
MARCH 2014 Archaeologists find that social factors trump resources for food security following disasters
MARCH 2014 Origins Project marks 5th year with gala night of intellectual stimulation
FEBRUARY 2014 Teotihuacan: Major ancient city still holds firm to its mysteries
FEBRUARY 2014 'Big data' advances could help solve health, energy challenges
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upcoming events (View All)
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Polycentricity in Mexican Water Governance: Towards a Research Agenda Monday, March 17, 12 p.m. |
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Navigating the Academic Job Market Monday, March 17, 12 p.m. |
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Wednesday, March 19, 11 a.m. |
