Biological Anthropology

Biological anthropology examines the evolution, adaptation, and biological variation of humans and our closest relatives—both living and extinct.  The discipline is unique among the sciences for studying humans as biological organisms in the context of culture.  Its methods often reflect this perspective, integrating tools from both the natural and social sciences.

Research in biological anthropology at Florida State includes the evolution of language and cognition, human growth and development, race and human biological variation, forensic anthropology, osteology, bioarchaeology, primate behavior, and the intersections of biology, culture, and health.  The Department has excellent facilities to support student research in the field and in the lab.

Faculty in Biological Anthropology

• Glen H. Doran
• Dean Falk
• Frank Marlowe
• Elizabeth H. Peters
• Lynne A. Schepartz

Related Resources at Florida State University

• Program in Ecology & Evolution
• Program in Neuroscience
• Center for demography and Population Health
• Program in Structural Biology
• Program in History and Philosophy of Science