Dr. Benjamin Finkel

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Biography

Benjamin Finkel is a biological anthropologist and primatologist with a focus on evolution, senescence, and life-history theory. His recent dissertation investigated the functional challenges of aging in wild chimpanzees at Ngogo, Uganda. Ben's research interests extend to foraging behavior, dental wear, fecal particle size, and the social functions of testosterone. He also explores conservation psychology, particularly the media portrayal of primates, and is keenly interested in the analysis and display of quantitative information, working extensively with R.

Research Interests

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.