Louisiana State University Graduate Students & Programs Manual Department of Geography & Anthropology 227 Howe-Russell-Kniffen Geoscience Complex Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803 Last Revised: July 2021 0 Table of Contents 1-Words of Welcome ...................................................................................................................................................... 4 2-Overview of Geography & Anthropology at LSU .................................................................................................. 4 2.1 Brief History ................................................................................................................................................. 4 2.2 Programs of Study at a Glance .................................................................................................................. 5 2.3 Financial Support & Life in Baton Rouge................................................................................................ 6 2.4 Student Life & Organizations .................................................................................................................... 6 2.4.1 Geography & Anthropology Society (GAS) ........................................................................... 7 2.4.2 Geography & Anthropology Undergraduate Society (GAUS) ............................................ 7 2.4.3 Gamma Theta Upsilon International Geographical Honor Society (GTU) ...................... 7 2.4.4 Lambda Alpha Honor Society in Anthropology (Alpha LA) ............................................... 7 2.4.5 Cultural-Historical Collaborative (CHC) ................................................................................. 7 2.4.6 Topics in Climatology (Coffee & Carbs) ................................................................................. 8 2.5 Departmental Specializations ..................................................................................................................... 8 2.6 Graduate Careers ....................................................................................................................................... 10 2.7 For Prospective Students: How to Apply .............................................................................................. 10 3-People .......................................................................................................................................................................... 11 3.1 Academic Faculty ....................................................................................................................................... 11 3.2 Emeritus Faculty ........................................................................................................................................ 18 3.3 Departmental & Administrative Staff ..................................................................................................... 19 3.4 Programs Advisors .................................................................................................................................... 20 3.5 Graduate Students ..................................................................................................................................... 20 4-Research Units, Groups & Laboratories................................................................................................................. 20 4.1 African & African American Studies ...................................................................................................... 20 4.2 Biology, Evolution, and Ecological Reconstruction Laboratory ........................................................ 21 4.3 Cartographic Information Center ........................................................................................................... 21 4.4 Coastal Archaeology of Latin American Laboratory ............................................................................ 22 4.5 Coastal Studies Institute............................................................................................................................ 22 4.6 Computer Mapping Sciences Laboratory ............................................................................................... 23 4.7 Digital Imaging & Visualization in Archaeology (DIVA).................................................................... 23 1 4.8 Disaster Science & Management ............................................................................................................. 23 4.9 Forensic Anthropology & Computer Enhancement Services (FACES) ........................................... 23 4.10 Geomorphology Research Group ......................................................................................................... 24 4.11 Geoscience Publications ......................................................................................................................... 24 4.12 Louisiana Office of State Climatology .................................................................................................. 25 4.13 LSU Museum of Natural Science .......................................................................................................... 25 4.14 Miles Richardson Cultural & Historical Research Laboratory .......................................................... 25 4.15 Paleoclimatology & Anthropology Studies Laboratory (PAST) ....................................................... 26 4.16 Pruitt Lecture Series ................................................................................................................................ 26 4.17 Southern Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (SC CASC) .................................................. 26 4.18 Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program (SCIPP) ..................................................................... 27 5-Graduate Programs & Certificates: Curricula & Requirements .......................................................................... 27 5.1 Masters Programs ...................................................................................................................................... 28 5.1.1 Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology................................................................................... 29 5.1.2 Master of Science (MS) in Geography ................................................................................... 30 5.2 PhD Programs ............................................................................................................................................ 30 5.2.1 PhD in Geography .................................................................................................................... 33 5.2.2 PhD in Anthropology .............................................................................................................. 33 5.3 Graduate Certificate in Climatology & Climate Change ...................................................................... 34 5.4 Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GISc) ...................................................... 34 5.5 Concentrations in Mapping Sciences in the Geography Graduate Programs .................................. 35 5.6 Minor in Geography or Anthropology ................................................................................................... 36 6-Assistantships, Fellowships, Grants & Awards ..................................................................................................... 37 6.1 Departmental Assistantship Duties & Tenure ...................................................................................... 37 6.2 Field & Research Awards ......................................................................................................................... 37 6.2.1 Robert C. West & Richard J. Russell Field Research Awards ............................................ 38 6.2.2 G&A Research Materials Award ............................................................................................ 39 7-Miscellaneous .............................................................................................................................................................. 39 7.1 Groups to Join ........................................................................................................................................... 39 7.2 Other Important Documentation ........................................................................................................... 40 7.3 Finances....................................................................................................................................................... 40 2 7.4 Things to Do & Places to See .................................................................................................................. 41 8-Current Graduation Application Deadlines ........................................................................................................... 41 3 1-Words of Welcome 2-Overview of Geography & Welcome to the Department of Geography & Anthropology at LSU Anthropology at Louisiana State University! Our 2.1 Brief History department, founded in 1928, has a rich history of Louisiana State University (LSU) and Agricultural excellence and its various graduate research & Mechanical College, founded in 1860, is the programs have consistently garnered praise over state’s oldest public institution of higher education. the years. This handbook introduces the depart- It is the flagship University