Dr. Barbara Voss

Professor

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Biography

Barbara L. Voss is a Professor of Anthropology at Stanford University, focusing on historical archaeology and the dynamics of transnational cultural encounters. Her research includes the archaeology of Chinese migrant communities in North America and their home villages in southern China. Voss leads several significant research projects, including the Market Street Chinatown Archaeology Project, which investigates a historic Chinese community in San José, California, and the Chinese Railroad Workers in North America Project, dedicated to recovering the history of Chinese laborers who helped build the transcontinental railroad. She is committed to public archaeology and aims to generate dialogue around sexuality, gender, and their representations in the archaeological record. Voss's interdisciplinary and collaborative work engages both historical and contemporary issues faced by migrant communities, enhancing our understanding of cultural identity, migration, and archaeology. She has held various academic appointments and earned several prestigious awards, reflecting her significant contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Professor of Anthropology with a focus on historical archaeology and cultural encounters.

Associate Professor

2009-01-01 — 2001-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Taught various courses within the Department of Anthropology, focusing on archaeology.

Assistant Professor

2001-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Early career position in the Department of Anthropology, teaching and researching historical archaeology.

Awards

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California Preservation Foundation Design Award

2019-01-01
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Paul E. Buchanan Award for Excellence in Field Work

2018-01-01
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Ruth Benedict Prize for Archaeology

2008-01-01

Courses

ANTHRO 307 ANTHRO 329 ANTHRO 454 ANTHRO 96 ANTHRO 451 EASTASN 300 ANTHRO 452 ANTHRO 440 ANTHRO 95B ANTHRO 97 ANTHRO 441 ANTHRO 455 ANTHRO 401B ANTHRO 401A ANTHRO 450 ANTHRO 95 URBANST 199 ANTHRO 374 ANTHRO 111 ARCHLGY 129 FEMGEN 119

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.