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Noah Tamarkin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Science and Technology Studies at Cornell University, where he focuses on cultural anthropology and forensic genetics. His research examines the intersections of race, religion, and genetic studies, particularly in the context of South Africa. Tamarkin authored the book "Genetic Afterlives: Black Jewish Indigeneity in South Africa," which was published by Duke University Press in 2020, and has garnered several prestigious awards, including the 2022 Jordan Schnitzer Prize. His scholarly work explores the implications of forensic DNA practices and the socio-political ramifications of genetic research on identity and belonging. In addition to his writing and research, he teaches courses examining the cultural aspects of biology and genetics, the politics of borders and belonging, and the societal impacts of policing and carcerality. Tamarkin's contributions are widely published in journals such as Cultural Anthropology and American Anthropologist.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY
Teaches courses in Anthropology and Science and Technology Studies, focusing on race, identity, and the implications of forensic science.
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