Elizabeth K. White

Graduate Student

Research Interests

Biological Anthropology is my primary concentration at ISU however my research interests are in Forensic Anthropology. As an undergraduate at Iowa State, I conducted independent studies on decomposition and two-dimensional facial reconstruction.

Academic Achievements

• M.A. Anthropology, anticipated 2009, Iowa State University.
• B.S. Anthropology, 2006, Iowa State University.
• B.S. Psychology, 2006, Iowa State University.
• A.A. Liberal Arts, 2002, Clinton Community College.

Programs of Study

• Master of Arts in Anthropology
• Certificate in Forensic Sciences

Experience

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

Spring 2007:
              Anthr 201 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Fall 2007:
              Anthr 202 Intro to Archaeology & Bio. Anthropology

Spring 2008:
              Anthr 307 Biological Anthropology
              Anthr 350/550x Primate Behavior

• Previous Research

Undergraduate facial reconstruction project using two-dimensional techniques

Undergraduate Independent Study on the taphonomic process of swine in Iowa.

Undergraduate Research Assistant in a Psychology lab for a double- blind study on self-fulfilling prophecies and behavioral confirmation.

Honors

• 2003-2004 The National Dean's List
• 1999-2000 The National Dean's List

Picture Perfect Pigs

Pigs have been used as models for humans when researchers study the proccess of decomposition.

Copyright © Elizabeth White

Curtiss Hall

Home to the Department of Anthropology at Iowa State University.

Major Professor

• Dr. Jill D. Pruetz

Affiliations

• Current:

AAA Student Affiliate

ISAA Committee Member & Webmaster

• Fall 2006 - March 2008:

GPSS Anthropology Senator

Inspiration

My husband Eric and our three daughters Audrey, Kassidy and Abigail.

Contact Information

Department of Anthropology
324 Curtiss Hall
Ames, Iowa 50011-1050
(515) 294-7139