How the program prepares you for the field

Develop skills in Cultural Anthropology, Physical Anthropology, or Archaeology, then specialize in a cultural or topical area.

The program has traditionally emphasized Great Plains archaeology and the ethnography of Native Americans of the Great Plains.

In-depth training in cultural resource management, applied anthropology, and evolutionary ecology is also available.

Information and socialization in AnthroGroup

AnthroGroup hosts social activities (including an annual conference), tracks conferences and research opp's, produces the Nebraska Anthropologist, and schedules regular talks by faculty and visiting anthropologists.

Chat with professionals at conferences and meetings

The Plains Anthropology Conference is an annual forum for scholars and students to share information via formal presentations and informal workshops, tours, and social events. Home of the Plains Anthropologist journal

The annual Nebraska Academy of Sciences conference has an anthropology section, which is organized by AnthroGroup. You can present research (which often gets published in Nebraska Anthropologist) and be eligible for cash prizes.

Other conferences

Publish your work in Nebraska Anthropologist

The Nebraska Anthropologist is a peer-reviewed journal built to "disseminate student research" and welcomes your original contributions in anthropology. Produced by AnthroGroup.

Field Schools provide hands-on experience

The summer field schools are programs in archaeology and cultural anthropology that offer first-hand experience in the work of anthropology. Field schools have been held in Mexico and in a number of locations in Nebraska.

On-the-job experience through internships

Our close affiliation with the State Historical Society, the State Museum, the National Park Service Midwest Archaeological Center, and other government agencies provides additional opportunities for education through experience in our internship program.