Dr. Heather Hindman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Heather Hindman is an Associate Professor in the Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in critical development, entrepreneurialism, expatriate communities, social theory, and global labor. With a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, her academic work explores the intersections of culture and economy, focusing particularly on Asian mobilities and anthropological perspectives on labor dynamics. She teaches a range of courses including Asian Infrastructure, Anthropology of Travel and Tourism, and Proseminar in Asian Studies, engaging students in critical dialogues around contemporary issues in globalization and labor practices. Her research contributions highlight the experiences of expatriate communities and the complexities of social theory within the context of global labor markets. Hindman's activities include co-organizing symposiums and contributing to academic publications on social theory and development critiques.

Research Interests

Courses

Asian Infrastructure Anthropology Travel/Tourism Anthropology of the Himalayas Asian Mobilities Proseminar in Asian Studies

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
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • 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.