Involvement
Are you looking for a chance to enrich your academic experience? Do you like being challenged to stretch your potential by faculty and fellow students? Do you approach life with a sense of adventure? If you are ready to take the next step, the personalized opportunities in our school can be a catalyst for growing your intellectual capacity, your leadership and your ability to be innovative. You will collaborate with faculty and research teams in the lab, in the field and overseas — in ways you have not yet imagined!
Research
Undergraduate Research Symposium
April 9, 2012, marks the second annual School of Human Evolution and Social Change Undergraduate Research Symposium! All school undergraduates, as well as students in other majors related to anthropology, applied math or global health are invited to participate.
Undergraduate Research Assistantship
Every fall and spring semester, students can apply for a school research assistantship in which they have the opportunity to carry out their own research and get a stipend to help do so.
Research Apprenticeship Program
The School of Human Evolution and Social Change has many research projects with our world-renowned faculty. Students can apply to work with faculty on current research projects and have a chance to earn credit.
Global Internship/Practicum Program
Our program links undergraduate students to faculty research in international locations. Students receive individual attention while getting field training and experience. Learn more about the school's global internship/practicum program.
Study Abroad and Field Schools
There is no better experience than engaging with faculty and students in another place in the world (while earning college credit). The School of Human Evolution and Social Change takes over 100 students each year on eight different international programs to Africa, Europe, Asia and the South Pacific. Learn more about the school's field school and study abroad opportunities.
Clubs and Organizations
The school has two premier student-run clubs that are very active on campus and in the community. For more information about these and other clubs and organizations and how to become involved, see the following:
- Undergraduate Anthropology Association
(for information or to join, contact uaa.asu@gmail.com or find them on Facebook)
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Opportunities
The college has many opportunities in which students can get involved, including research, peer mentorship, college council, college ambassadors and much more. Find out more.
Careers, Volunteering and Internships
- Career Services is a wonderful resource for careers and internships. Not only do they have a database of active positions, but they also organize career/internship fairs and have valuable workshops. In addition, they can point students looking for on-campus jobs in the right direction.
- ASU Community Connect has a database of volunteer and service-learning projects.
Other Opportunities
Lunch with the Director
Every month during the regular semester, anthropology, global health and applied math for the life and social sciences students have the opportunity to have an intimate lunch with one of the school’s directors. Find out more.
Town Halls
In the fall and spring semesters, the directorate of the School of Human Evolution and Social Change holds a Town Hall meeting for undergraduates. Check the school's calendar of events for this semester's date and location.
