Dr. Peter Lape

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Biography

Peter V. Lape is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Washington, where he has made significant contributions to the field of archaeology. He earned his PhD in Anthropology from Brown University in 2000, his MA in Museum Studies from San Francisco State University in 1995, and his BA in Physics from the University of New Hampshire in 1985. His research primarily focuses on understanding social change in Island Southeast Asia over the past 5,000 years. He is particularly interested in themes related to island landscapes, seascapes, cross-cultural interactions, trade, warfare, and human-environment interactions, with a specific emphasis on climate change. Lape is involved in cultural resource management and public archaeology initiatives in the Seattle area, and he is open to accepting new graduate students.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.