Dr. Douglas Anderson

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Biography

Douglas D. Anderson is a Professor Emeritus in Anthropology at Brown University, where he has made significant contributions since 1965. Born in 1960, he graduated with a BA in Anthropology (major) and Geology (minor) from the University of Washington in 1960, followed by an MA in 1962 and a Ph.D. in 1967 from the University of Pennsylvania. His research interests have evolved over the years from Arctic anthropology to include Southeast Asia, particularly focusing on Pleistocene and Early-Middle Holocene archaeology. He famously established the Laboratory for Circumpolar Studies at the Haffenreffer Museum in 1973. His funded research projects include significant archaeological work in Thailand and northwestern Alaska, supported by numerous grants from institutions such as the National Science Foundation and the National Park Service. Throughout his career, Anderson has been recognized with various awards, including a Fulbright Fellowship and a Career Achievement Award from the Alaska Anthropological Association. He continues to influence the field through teaching courses on global origins, circumpolar ethnography, and the archaeology of Native American cultures.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1965-09-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Douglas D. Anderson has been a faculty member at Brown University since 1965, contributing to the establishment and development of the Department of Anthropology.

Awards

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Career Achievement Award

2001-01-01
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Fulbright Fellow

1962-01-01

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics