Research in Arts & Sciences spans every continent. In this series, hear from anthropologists, economists, historians, and more as they examine problems and ideas from around the globe.
Bronwen Konecky’s research investigates climate, water, and ecosystem variations in the Earth’s tropical regions, from the past ~150,000 years to the 21st century.
William Acree is a transdisciplinary scholar whose research and teaching explore the cultural history of Latin America, the enduring impacts of everyday experiences, and the ways cultural goods and activities inflect public life, politics, and identities.
Bret Gustafson is a political anthropologist with an interest in climate politics, fossil fuels, and the energy transition. His work focuses primarily on Latin America and the United States.
E.A. Quinn's research focuses primarily on human milk and breastfeeding behaviors in a comparative context. She is also interested in the role of human milk in infant growth and development.
Professor Berg teaches courses in Israeli society, Middle Eastern literatures, and Jewish culture. While much of her scholarship focuses on the literature of Iraqi Jews, she has also researched Israeli women's writing, memory writing, and food.