Biological Anthropology Research Center

The Biological Anthropology Research Center (Bioanth Lab) is dedicated to providing training and research opportunities in evolutionary and applied biological anthropology. At the lab, student research assistants learn methods and engage in research in evolutionary and applied anthropology by working both independently (as project leads and in groups) and with faculty and other researchers.
The lab and its resources are also integrated into biological anthropology courses.

Students and staff are dedicated to outreach and collaboration - we work with students and faculty from other departments and institutions as well as consult on forensics cases to assist local agencies (see forensics services and resources).

Some areas of current interest include:

Comparative anatomy & physiology
Evolutionary ecology
Bioarchaeology & forensics
Taphonomy and zooarchaeology
Stable isotope analysis
DNA barcoding
Evolutionary medicine and nutrition
Primate behavior, ecology & conservation
Bioacoustics and communication

Resources:

Fume hood
Microscribe
Osteometric boards and calipers
Analytical balance
Photography supplies
Zooarchaeological collection
Human osteology collection
Primate and hominin fossil cast collection
Fingerprinting kits
Stable isotope prep equipment
PCR thermocycler & DNA barcoding equipment
Acoustics recording equipment and analysis software
General biological and chemistry equipment and supplies
Medieval Bioarchaeology in Poland Field Program

Get Involved:

There are several ways to be involved in the lab and bioanth at Humboldt:

Take courses in bioanth, especially Anth 330: Method & Theory in Bio Anth
Enroll in Anth 482 Anthropology Internship and apply to work in the lab.
Volunteer to assist with ongoing student and faculty projects.

Staff:

Director: Marissa Ramsier, mas70@humboldt.edu,

Co-Directors: Mary Beth Glenn, meg12@humboldt.edu, May Patiño, mrb17@humboldt.edu

Research Associates: Dara Adams, dara.adams@humboldt.edu, Ariel Gruenthal-Rankin, amg45@humboldt.edu

Contact Information:

Biological Anthropology Research Center, BSS 135 & 233

Cal Poly Humboldt

1 Harpst Street