Exploring Archaeology and Biological Anthropology Abroad! (Overseas trips under CCST9081 and the Common Core’s Global Engagement Award)
Three students have recently completed overseas trips under the Common Core’s Global Engagement Award. ‘All You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Humans’ (CCST9081) is a twelve-week course offered in the Fall semester by the Common Core Office, both taught and coordinated by Dr. Michael Rivera. Following a whole semester of lectures, tutorials, lab experiences and group projects, his students gained further experiences relevant to archaeology and biological anthropology.
Andrew visits Philippines
(January 6 – January 11, 2025)
Andrew Kung Kai Sheng is third-year student in Humanities and Digital Technologies (HDT). He visited Manila in January for a fieldtrip, where he got the chance to meet different experts and students at the School of Archaeology at University of Philippines Diliman (UPD). He is interested in German culture and language, broader histories and cultural studies, and how science can impact his studies in history, the humanities, and the arts.
Clavel visits Indonesia
(March 10 – March 16, 2025)
Clavel Lo Lok Yin is a Year 1 student majoring in Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BASc) in Global Health and Development. She visited Surabaya, Indonesia, during Reading Week in March. During her trip, she explored the historical sites and museums which deepened her understanding of human evolutionary history. Anthropologists at Airlangga University offered valuable insights in how skeletal biology and archaeology are practiced in island Southeast Asia.
Tatfeef visits Australia
(June 22 – June 28, 2025)
Tatfeef Haque is a first-year BSc (Biochemistry) student. In June, he went to Darwin, Australia, to attend the 10th World Archaeological Congress. He presented his research project that utilized bibliometrics to understand recent publication trends. This year’s congress included other sessions on community engagement, human evolution, bioarchaeological ethics, experimental archaeology, and prehistoric trade routes across the Indian Ocean.
