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The Pembroke Center at Brown University @pembrokecenter.bsky.social · 1d

Applications open for 26-27 postdocs. Welcoming apps from any field that relates to the theme of the Seminar, "The Meanings of Merit: Labor, Categories of Difference, and the Creation of Knowledge." See: pembroke.brown.edu/funding-oppo.... Due 11/24. @pajaf.bsky.social @brownanthro.bsky.social

2026-27 Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at the Pembroke Center. Applications Now Open. Applications due Monday Nov 24 2025. Complete applications must include curriculum vitae, cover letter, writing sample.

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Brown Anthropology @brownanthro.bsky.social · 1d

Student Spotlight: America Marin ‘26 — In this piece, the department sits down with America to learn more about her decision to concentrate in Linguistic Anthropology and Computer Science.

Student Spotlight: America Marin

In this spotlight, the department spoke with America Marin '26 about her decision to concentrate in Linguistic Anthropology and Computer Science.

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Brown Anthropology @brownanthro.bsky.social · 5d

Saturday, 10/18 at 10AM: Join the Brown community on Family Weekend for a book talk with Myles Lennon featuring his latest publication, "Subjects of the Sun: Solar Energy in the Shadows of Racial Capitalism." Sponsored by @brown-ibes.bsky.social. A livestream of this event will be available.

IBES Book Talk | Professor Myles Lennon on Subjects of the Sun: Solar Energy in the Shadows of Racial Capitalism

With Myles Lennon, Dean’s Assistant Professor of Environment and Society & Anthropology Moderated by Bathsheba Demuth, Dean’s Associate...

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Brown Anthropology @brownanthro.bsky.social · 7d

This Week — Thursday, 10/2 at 12PM: Rachel Thimmig, a doctoral student in Anthropology, will present her research in an informal lecture entitled, “Damming the Reservation: Hidden Histories of Salvage Archaeology and Domestic Life on the Great Plains.” Sponsored by @brownarchaeology.bsky.social.

Brown Bag Series in Archaeology | Rachel Thimmig

Rachel Thimmig, a doctoral student in Brown University’s Department of Anthropology, will present her research in an informal lecture: “Damming...

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The Pembroke Center at Brown University @pembrokecenter.bsky.social · 8d

Applications open for 26-27 postdocs. Welcoming apps from any field that relates to the theme of the Seminar, "The Meanings of Merit: Labor, Categories of Difference, and the Creation of Knowledge." See: pembroke.brown.edu/funding-oppo.... Due 11/24. @pajaf.bsky.social @brownanthro.bsky.social

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Brown Anthropology @brownanthro.bsky.social · 11d

Thursday, 10/2 at 12PM: Rachel Thimmig, a doctoral student in Anthropology, will present her research in an informal lecture entitled, “Damming the Reservation: Hidden Histories of Salvage Archaeology and Domestic Life on the Great Plains.” Sponsored by @brownarchaeology.bsky.social.

Brown Bag Series in Archaeology | Rachel Thimmig

Rachel Thimmig, a doctoral student in Brown University’s Department of Anthropology, will present her research in an informal lecture: “Damming...

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Institute at Brown for Environment & Society (IBES) @brown-ibes.bsky.social · 12d

Join IBES for a Family Weekend book talk! Asst Prof Myles Lennon will discuss his new book, Subjects of the Sun, in a conversation moderated by Assoc Prof @brdemuth.bsky.social.

Oct 18, 10-11am, 85 Waterman St & online
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Brown Anthropology @brownanthro.bsky.social · 14d

On September 12, the Department of Anthropology hosted its annual Fall Symposium. Anthropologists from across Brown shared their research — with some even participating in a brand new pocket poster session from 12-1pm. Check it out and be sure to join us next year!

Brown Anthropology @brownanthro.bsky.social · 21d

This Thursday, 9/18 at 5:30PM: Catch the launch of Myles Lennon's new book, Subjects of the Sun: Solar Energy in the Shadows of Racial Capitalism (Duke University Press, 2025) at Riffraff Bookstore and Bar in Providence, RI. Additional details below ⬇️

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Brown Anthropology @brownanthro.bsky.social · 25d

Happening now! Our fourth annual Fall Symposium is underway at 172 Meeting Street (Pembroke Hall), Room 305. Stop by to hear the latest research from students and scholars in the Department of Anthropology at Brown. events.brown.edu/anthropology/event/314298-anthropology-fall-2025-symposium

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Brown Anthropology @brownanthro.bsky.social · 27d

Tomorrow, 9/12 at 12PM: Anthropology Fall 2025 Symposium — Join us for our annual Symposium feat anthropologists from across Brown, graduate students, postdocs, and faculty sharing research. Learn more & view the schedule: events.brown.edu/anthropology/event/314298-anthropology-fall-2025-symposium

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The Pembroke Center at Brown University @pembrokecenter.bsky.social · 29d

Applications open for 26-27 postdocs. Welcoming apps from any field that relates to the theme of the Seminar, "The Meanings of Merit: Labor, Categories of Difference, and the Creation of Knowledge." See: pembroke.brown.edu/funding-oppo.... Due 11/24. @pajaf.bsky.social @brownanthro.bsky.social

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Brown Anthropology @brownanthro.bsky.social · Sep 3

Friday, 9/12 at 12PM: Anthropology Fall 2025 Symposium — Join us for our annual Symposium feat anthropologists from across Brown, graduate students, postdocs, and faculty sharing research. Learn more & view the schedule: events.brown.edu/anthropology/event/314298-anthropology-fall-2025-symposium

Brown Anthropology @brownanthro.bsky.social · Aug 28

Rounding out our introductions to new community members in the Department of Anthropology with a warm welcome to Adela Zhang! At Brown, she will serve as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Anthropology and will teach the Fall course "Toxic: Health, Environment, and Life After Harm." bit.ly/3JAz8pT

Brown Anthropology @brownanthro.bsky.social · Aug 27

Next up, we’re introducing our community to Associate Teaching Professor of Anthropology, Lisa Di Carlo! Lisa is a cultural anthropologist with research interests in contemporary Turkish society and Turkish migration, the anthropology of aging, and applied anthropology. Learn more: bit.ly/41pxXj4

Brown Anthropology @brownanthro.bsky.social · Aug 26

As the new school year approaches, it’s time to introduce a few new departmental faces! Kicking us off, meet Assistant Professor of Anthropology Kimberly Fernandes. 👋 anthropology.brown.edu/people/kimberly-fernandes-0

Brown Anthropology @brownanthro.bsky.social · Aug 20

The Department of Anthropology is pleased to introduce the 2025-26 first-year graduate cohort! This year’s cohort brings a vibrant array of research interests to College Hill — from reproductive health and gender studies to environmental pedagogy and more.

Meet the 2025-26 First-Year Graduate Cohort

The Department of Anthropology is excited to welcome our 2025–26 first-year graduate students to Brown! This year’s cohort brings a vibrant array of research interests to College Hill—from reproductiv...

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Brown Anthropology @brownanthro.bsky.social · Aug 15

Summer Fieldwork Update: Professor Parker VanValkenburgh — In July and August, VanValkenburgh conducted archaeological fieldwork in Peru and Brazil and taught workshops on LiDAR data processing in both countries. bit.ly/45i5rSS @brownarchaeology.bsky.social

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The Pembroke Center at Brown University @pembrokecenter.bsky.social · Aug 12

Applications open for 26-27 postdocs. Welcoming apps from any field that relates to the theme of the Seminar, "The Meanings of Merit: Labor, Categories of Difference, and the Creation of Knowledge." See: pembroke.brown.edu/funding-oppo.... Due 11/24. @pajaf.bsky.social @brownanthro.bsky.social

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Brown Anthropology @brownanthro.bsky.social · Aug 11

300-year-old pirate-plundered shipwreck that once held 'eyewatering treasure' discovered off Madagascar — A team of archaeologists, including Mark Agostini Ph.D. '25, say they've found the wreck of a sailing ship captured in 1721 near Madagascar, during one of history's most infamous pirate raids.

300-year-old pirate-plundered shipwreck that once held 'eyewatering treasure' discovered off Madagascar

Researchers think a shipwreck off Madagascar was a Portuguese treasure ship captured by pirates in 1721.

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Brown Anthropology @brownanthro.bsky.social · Aug 6

Congratulations to Ph.D. Students Alyssa Bolster and Matthew Ballance, and recent graduate Deborah Cherman ‘25, on receiving Fulbright scholarships! Brown's newest cohort of Fulbright recipients submitted project proposals to teach and conduct research in 24 countries.

Recent Brown alumni, current graduate students earn 37 Fulbright scholarships

This year’s 37 Fulbright awardees will begin teaching and research assignments in 24 countries across four continents in Fall 2025.

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Brown Anthropology @brownanthro.bsky.social · Aug 1

Care and Agency: The Andean Community through the Eyes of Children — In this recent piece from the Population Studies and Training Center (PSTC) at Brown, Cultural Anthropologist and Department Chair, Jessaca Leinaweaver examines the various ways that children receive, are denied, and provide care.

Care and Agency: The Andean Community through the Eyes of Children

Cultural Anthropologist Jessaca Leinaweaver examines the various ways that children receive, are denied, and provide care.

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Brown Anthropology @brownanthro.bsky.social · Jul 31

Research Apprenticeship Spotlight: Rebecca Bushee '27 — In this spotlight interview, the department caught up with Rebecca Bushee, an Anthropological Archaeology concentrator, to learn more about what she looks forward to accomplishing in Anthropology's Research Apprenticeship Program.

Research Apprenticeship Spotlight: Rebecca Bushee '27

In this spotlight interview, the department caught up with Rebecca Bushee, an Anthropological Archaeology concentrator, to learn more about what she looks forward to accomplishing in Anthropology's Re...

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Brown Anthropology @brownanthro.bsky.social · Jul 29

Scientists find a tomb of a Maya king and his ancient treasures. But who was he? — In this piece from @nationalgeographic.bsky.social, Stephen Houston provides commentary on the discovery of a royal tomb in Caracol that belonged to the city’s first known ruler, Te K’ab Chaak.

Scientists find tomb of a Maya king and his ancient treasures. But who was he?

Found in the ancient city of Caracol, the tomb contained a rare jade mask, ceramics, and jewelry often linked to the Maya ruling class.

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Brown Anthropology @brownanthro.bsky.social · Jul 28

Multiple inequalities in every meal: theorizing the intersectional erasure of food producers both past & present — A new Food, Culture & Society journal article, co-authored by Jordi Rivera Prince, examines how food production can bolster & challenge social hierarchies based on race, gender, etc.

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