Dr. Denné Reed

Professor

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Biography

Denné N. Reed is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Texas at Austin. He studies the influences of ecology and environment on hominin adaptations and behavior. His research interests encompass human evolution, terrestrial paleoecology, taphonomy, and the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing in archaeology. Reed has been involved in various research projects across Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, and Morocco, where he documents ancient artifacts, including inscriptions in Ge'ez, an extinct Semitic language. He teaches courses in introductory biological anthropology, human evolution, paleoecology, and applied data analysis, integrating innovative methodologies in his curriculum. With a commitment to advancing graduate education, Reed highlights the excellent opportunities available in Physical Anthropology at UT Austin, encouraging students to explore their academic paths in the subdiscipline.

Research Interests

Courses

Introductory Biological Anthropology Human Evolution Paleoecology Applied Data Analysis GIS Remote Sensing

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.