Dr. Agustín Fuentes

Professor

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Biography

Agustín Fuentes is a Professor of Anthropology at Princeton University, where he serves as the Director of Undergraduate Studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of California-Berkeley. His research focuses on Biocultural Anthropology and encompasses various themes, particularly the biological and evolutionary dimensions of culture. Fuentes has an extensive background in zoology, leading him to explore human behavior, ecology, and social organization. His work has evolved to include the dynamics of race, racism, sex, gender, and multispecies relationships, investigating how humans interact with their biological environments. Fuentes is actively engaged in collaborative projects, including research on Homo naledi, and has received multiple grants for his work on biodiversity and evolutionary concepts. His editorial work spans various prestigious journals and he has published numerous volumes and articles addressing critical issues in Anthropology and Biology. Fuentes teaches several courses at Princeton, including 'Introduction to Anthropology' and 'Human Evolution'. He has received several awards for his teaching and contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1994-01-01 — Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Conducts research and teaches undergraduate courses in Anthropology.

Awards

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President’s Award

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Phi Beta Kappa Award

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Inaugural Communication & Outreach Award

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Member

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W.W. Howells Book Award

Courses

Introduction to Anthropology Human Evolution We Alone: Multispecies Ecologies in the Anthropocene Myth-busting Race and Sex: Anthropology, Biology, and Human Natures An Integrative Anthropology of BioCulture

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.