HRAF Global Scholar: Aklilu Alemu Ambo, Ph.D. Title: Assistant Professor of Education Policy and Leadership University Affiliation: Madda Walabu University Research Topic: A comparative study of education systems and cultures Aklilu Alemu Ambo received his…
We are pleased to feature the Q & A below with our current Melvin Ember Interns, Stefania Becerra Lavado and Isana Raja. HRAF has been fortunate to have them on our team since the summer…
HRAF Global Scholar: Firas Khudi Title: Graduate student University Affiliation: Chiang Mai University, Thailand Research Topic: Anthropology of religion, community structures, dwellings Firas Khudi is a graduate student in the Social Sciences department at Chiang…
On Monday, February 20, the Human Relations Area Files at Yale University hosted a celebration in honor of Anthropology Day, the yearly event for anthropologists to share our discipline with the public. HRAF Director of Membership and…
The National Science Foundation (NSF), in a grant to the Human Relations Area Files (BCS #2020156), is supporting three years of Summer Institutes for Cross-Cultural Anthropological Research. These Summer Institutes will train faculty, researchers, and…
The American Anthropological Association is officially celebrating Anthropology Day on February 16. Anthropology Day is a day for anthropologists to celebrate and participate in their discipline with the public around them. On Monday, February 20, the…
The American Anthropological Association is officially celebrating Anthropology Day on February 15, 2024. Anthropology Day is a day for anthropologists to celebrate our discipline while sharing it with the world around us. On Friday, February…
The special relationship between dogs and humans is endlessly fascinating. For many of us, dogs are at the center of our homes and hearts. However, most of what we know about dog-human bonds, dog behavior,…
As we reflect on 2023 and look forward to a new year, HRAF would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to our newest member institutions. We are especially pleased by the diversity and global reach…
HRAF staff members attended the 2022 American Anthropological Association Annual Meeting from November 9-13 in Seattle, Washington. The theme of this year’s meeting, “Unsettling Landscapes”, encouraged anthropological discussion of the past, present, and future. Exhibit…