Profiles in "Sociocultural Anthropology" Expertise Area
- Estrada is a qualitative immigration scholar interested in the migration an incorporation aspect of immigrants from Latin America. She is interested in decision making processes of Latino Families with a focus on children.
- Koss studies sociocultural anthropology: medicine and spirituality, and ethnographic research.
- National Academy of Sciences member Polly Wiessner explores human sociality through her work with the Enga of New Guinea and Kalahari Bushmen.
- Mirtha Garcia is currently a Ph.D. Sociocultural Anthropology Candidate. She is researching the experience of trans individuals who reside in Spain to help create policies and academic work that can help trans communities.
- Firoz studies “resilience-based” approaches to humanitarian aid for Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon, exploring intersections between humanitarianism, ethics and forced migration in the Middle East.
- Koyama’s leadership practice, and her research, are informed by her commitment to equity, inclusion, and fairness.
- Nicole Hernández is a Sociocultural Anthropology Ph.D. candidate at Arizona State University.