Biological Anthropology Research Lab

The Biological Anthropology Research Lab (Bioanth Lab) is dedicated to providing training and research opportunities in evolutionary and applied biological anthropology and bioarchaeology.

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:

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

Resources:

Externally vented fume hood
Portable internally vented fume hood
Portable glove box
Desiccator cabinet
Centrifuges
Heat blocks
Drying oven
Incubator
Vortexes
Pipettors
Vacuum pump aspirator
Glassware and tubes
Dremel work stations
Microscopes
Microscribe
Osteometric boards and calipers
Analytical balance
Photography supplies
Zooarchaeological collection
Osteology collection
Primate and hominin fossil cast collection
Fingerprinting kits
Stable isotope prep equipment
Dissection supplies and workstation
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 Cal Poly Humboldt:

Take courses in biological anthropology
Enroll in Anth 482 Anthropology Internship and apply to work in the lab.
Volunteer to assist with ongoing student and faculty projects.

Contact Information:

Marissa Ramsier, Marissa.Ramsier@humboldt.edu (Director)

Dara Adams, Dara.Adams@humboldt.edu

Mary Beth Glenn, Mary.Glenn@humboldt.edu

Location:

Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSS) building, Room 135

Anthropology Department
Cal Poly Humboldt