Anthropology News

Undocumented Latino youth turn to activism to combat obstacles

A study by Leo Chavez, anthropology professor, and Roberto Gonzales, sociology alumnus, is featured on YubaNet May 12, 2012

Constant connection

Maurer on mobile money with Calit2's Anna Lynn Spitzer

Learning gets smart

Cultural anthropologist Mimi Ito believes the power of digital technology transcends the classroom and can be a stepping stone to future career success

Undocumented Latino youth turn to activism to combat obstacles

Study co-authored by UCI anthropologist details experiences of young immigrants

Top honors

Six first-year social sciences graduate students earn competitive fellowships from National Science Foundation

Growing up, 'geeking out'

UCI cultural anthropologist Mizuko "Mimi" Ito studies how digital media are changing the way today's plugged-in youth live and learn

CicLAvia: L.A. streets become paths Sunday, with help from O.C. woman

Adonia Lugo, anthropology graduate student, is featured in the OC Register April 13, 2012

A history lesson as Canada tries to digitize coins

Bill Maurer, anthropology professor, Institute for Money, Technology & Financial Inclusion director, and social sciences associate dean for graduate studies and research, is quoted in Bloomberg Businessweek April 15, 2012

Art exhibit shows life of motel kids

Christine Hegel-Cantarella, anthropology and Institute for Money, Technology, and Financial Inclusion assistant research specialist, is featured in the Orange County Register April 13, 2012

Maurer and Rea lend expertise to Credit Slips

Anthropologists serve as week-long guest editors for popular finance blog