The Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures at Mississippi State University is a renowned institution dedicated to holistic research on human diversity, both past and present. With a world-class faculty and a comprehensive doctoral research university status, the department offers rewarding opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students. Their mission is to advance the science and application of anthropology, while educating and serving the people of Mississippi through outreach and education.
Anthropology is the study of what makes us human, encompassing various aspects of the human experience such as archaeology, biology, culture, and history. The department's anthropologists explore the past to understand how human groups lived, analyze our biological bodies and genetics, and compare humans with other animals to identify commonalities and uniqueness. Middle Eastern Studies, on the other hand, focuses on interdisciplinary scholarship concerning the Middle East, North Africa, and the greater Islamic world, drawing on various disciplines like history, anthropology, political science, and art. Through their research and education, the department aims to solve critical problems and contribute to a better understanding of our ever-changing world.
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