MIT's Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

Anthropology Program: Course 21A

For information regarding Course 21A UROP Opportunities, please see the UROP Coordinator or check the UROP Project Openings page. Once you've found your UROP, follow all UROP procedures for pay or credit.

Faculty Research Descriptions

Prof. Jean Jackson, E53-335F, x3-6953, jjackson@mit.edu
Indigenous rights movements with emphasis on South America.
Prof. Graham Jones, E53-335P, x5-4969, gmj@mit.edu
Computer-mediated communication; linguistic anthropology; magic and performance
Prof. Heather Paxson, E53-335R, x3-7859, paxson@mit.edu
Food politics, alternative agriculture; artisanal cheesemaking; contemporary crafts; sustainable farming.
Prof. Susan Silbey, E53-335D, x3-6952, ssilbey@mit.edu
Legal regulation of research laboratories: OSHA and EPA enforcement practices; social organization of scientific careers; women and minorities in engineering and science.
Prof. Christine Walley, E53-335U, x8-7908, cwalley@mit.edu
Documentary Film; Environmental Issues in the US and Africa; Gender in East Africa.

 

 

UROP Contacts

Coordinator:
Irene Hartford

Anthropology Department Head:

Prof. Susan Silbey
UROP Payroll:
Ms. Amberly Steward (alternate)
UROP for Credit:
P/D/F:21A.UR or Letter Grade: 21A.URG