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Anthropology in Action
Discover more stories and projects from our faculty and students that showcase anthropology in practice, from fieldwork to community collaboration.
Agua Blanca and the Buenavista River Valley
Explore Dr. Kimbra Smith’s collaboration with the Museum of Agua Blanca in Ecuador. The interactive digital exhibit shares the history, culture, and community of the Buenavista River Valley.
Studying Parasitic Infections in the Mississippi Delta
Dr. Tara Cepon-Robins and Dr. Brandon Gildner investigate how infrastructure neglect and poverty contribute to intestinal parasite infections in the Mississippi Delta. Their work showcases ongoing health disparities and the social determinants of disease.
Infrastructure and Health in Underserved Communities
In collaboration with community partners, Dr. Cepon-Robins explores how environmental and socioeconomic conditions shape health outcomes in rural Mississippi. The research brings renewed attention to neglected diseases and public health equity.
The Science of Disgust
Dr. Cepon-Robins discusses how the emotion of disgust may have evolved as a protective response, and why women often report stronger reactions than men. Her research offers insight into behavioral immunity and human adaptation.