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Research Specialties: Human Ecology

Shenk Research Group

shenk collage

Human Environmental Dynamics Lab

Nyalangka Taylor, Martu Traditional Owner, near Parnngurr, Western Australia. Photo R. Bliege Bird.

Ecology and Health Lab

One of many stream crossings to Mkpot

Behavioral Endocrinology and Evolution Lab

Person in Puts Lab labcoat with pipette

Laura Weyrich

Laura Weyrich

Sagan Friant

Sagan Friant

Asher Yoel Rosinger

Asher Yoel Rosinger

Mary K. Shenk

Mary K. Shenk

José M. Capriles

José M. Capriles

Douglas Bird

Douglas Bird
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PENN STATE is the top anthropology graduate program in the U.S., according to the National Research Council.

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