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University of Iowa medical anthropologists study the lived experiences of COVID-19 vaccine recipients

The public has learned much in the early months of 2021 about the medical efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. But what about how individual patients feel about their experiences receiving a vaccination, and how they talk about it with others?
2021 Iowa Lakeside Lab Archaeological Field School Announcement

Registration open for 2021 Iowa Lakeside Lab Archaeological Field School

Friday, February 26, 2021
John Doershuk, State Archaeologist and Office of the State Archeologist Director, will lead the four-week course.

Laura Graham is a SLA Outreach Award Winner for 2020

Thursday, January 28, 2021
Laura Graham has been awarded a SLA Outreach Award in recognition of her work with A’uwẽ-Xavante of central Brazil, and with the Wayuu of Venezuela.

Elana Buch's book awarded an Eileen Basker Memorial Prize

Elana Buch's book "Inequalities of Aging: Paradoxes of Independence in American Home Care" was just awarded an Eileen Basker Memorial Prize from the Society for Medical Anthropology.

Emily Wentzell's NPR interview on vaccinations

COVID-19 vaccinations are under the microscope – inspiring hope and a possible end to the pandemic, but the rapid production and approval of multiple vaccines can raise concerns from the public.

Giving back to her communities - Savannah DeGroot

Savannah DeGroot doesn’t like to sit still and can normally be found running from class to class and meeting to meeting—at least during non-COVID-19 times.

Professor Laurie Graham elected president for SALSA

In May, Professor Laurie Graham was elected president-elect (2020-2023) and president (2023-2027) of the Society for the Anthropology of Lowland South America.

Mackenzie Cross, Anthropology undergraduate student, featured in UI 'Dare to' series: Traces umami receptors

Mackenzie Cross talks about her research on umami receptors to better understand humans’ relationship with meat throughout human evolution.

Christie Vogler, Anthropology PhD student, featured in UI 'Dare to' series: Excavates Roman History

Christie Vogler talks about her research on occupational roles available to women during the High Roman Empire.