Student Research Assistant Information

Summer/Fall 2008

 

Project Plan:  Dr. Susan Kirkpatrick Smith is recruiting four (4) student research assistants to work with her on an analysis of human skeletal remains from a Late Hellenistic/Early Roman cemetery from Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece.  The research will take place during the summer of 2008, with data analysis and write-up continuing into the fall.  Research is pending funding approval.

Summer/Fall Research Assistant (2 positions)

  • Requirements:
    • Successful completion of a hands-on course with a significant focus on human skeletons (for example Lab in Physical Anthropology, Forensic Anthropology)
    • Submission of Student Research Assistant Application
    • Interview with Dr. Smith
    • Ability to travel to and stay in Pacchia Ammos, Crete, Greece for 2 weeks during May/June of 2008
    • Participate in a student research team in the fall semester of 2008.  This team will produce one or more papers/posters to present at one or more professional conferences during the spring semester of 2009
  • Student Responsibilities:
    • Spend at least 2 weeks in Pacchia Ammos, Crete, Greece (May/June 2008, exact dates TBA)
    • Work a minimum of 40 hours during that two week period assisting Dr. Smith with the analysis of human skeletal remains
    • Behave in a mature and responsible manner at all times
    • Work as part of a student research team during the fall semester of 2008 to produce one or more papers/posters to present at one or more professional conferences during the spring semester of 2009

Fall Research Assistant (2 positions)

  • Requirements
    • Successful completion of Introduction to Anthropology (ANTH 2201)
    • Successful completion of a hands-on course with a significant focus on the human skeleton (for example Lab in Physical Anthropology, Forensic Anthropology) OR enrollment in Lab in Physical Anthropology during the fall semester of 2008.
    • Submission of Student Research Assistant Application
    • Interview with Dr. Smith
    • Participate in a student research team in the fall semester of 2008.  This team will produce one or more papers/posters to present at one or more professional conferences during the spring semester of 2009
  • Student Responsibilities
    • Work as part of a student research team during the fall semester of 2008 to produce one or more papers/posters to present at one or more professional conferences during the spring semester of 2009
    • Enroll in ANTH 3320 (Lab in Physical Anthropology) fall semester 2008 if this course has not been taken yet

 

Student Research Assistant Application

Summer/Fall 2008

 

Name      

 

KSU Student ID Number      

 

Position for which you are applying         Summer/Fall research assistant

                                                              Fall research assistant

 

Preferred e-mail address      

 

Phone number      

 

Major      

 

Anthropology Courses Taken, or currently taking (list by name and number)       

 

 

International travel experience.  Give dates, durations, and locations of travel.       

 

Write a 500 word essay describing your interest and experience in anthropology and why you would like to participate in this research program. 

     

 

 

Submissions

Submit the completed application form to

 

Dr. Susan Kirkpatrick Smith at

Ssmith1@kennesaw.edu

or

Department of Geography and Anthropology

Kennesaw State University

1000 Chastain Road, Maildrop 2203

Kennesaw, GA  30144

 

Questions?

Contact Dr. Susan Kirkpatrick Smith

Ssmith1@kennesaw.edu

770-423-6247

 

Application Deadline – January 20, 2008  5:00 pm