Anthropologists

Research, evaluate, and establish public policy concerning the origins of humans; their physical, social, linguistic, and cultural development; and their behavior, as well as the cultures, organizations, and institutions they have created.

Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

1. Collect information and make judgments through observation, interviews, and the review of documents.

2. Plan and direct research to characterize and compare the economic, demographic, health care, social, political, linguistic, and religious institutions of distinct cultural groups, communities, and organizations.

3. Write about and present research findings for a variety of specialized and general audiences.

4. Advise government agencies, private organizations, and communities regarding proposed programs, plans, and policies and their potential impacts on cultural institutions, organizations, and communities.

5. Build and use text-based database management systems to support the analysis of detailed firsthand observational records or "field notes."

6. Identify culturally specific beliefs and practices affecting health status and access to services for distinct populations and communities, in collaboration with medical and public health officials.

7. Develop intervention procedures, using techniques such as individual and focus group interviews, consultations, and participant observation of social interaction.

8. Construct and test data collection methods.

9. Explain the origins and physical, social, or cultural development of humans, including physical attributes, cultural traditions, beliefs, languages, resource management practices, and settlement patterns.

10. Conduct participatory action research in communities and organizations to assess how work is done and to design work systems, technologies, and environments.

11. Formulate general rules that describe and predict the development and behavior of cultures and social institutions.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Foreign Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Philosophy and Theology - Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Education: A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for these occupations. However, many also require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Training: Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Anthropologists. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Anthropologists, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In US the average wage for this occupation was:

$41,060 for entry level workers, and $88,020 for experienced workers.

Social scientists, other - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

ScienceEduNet - SciEduNet is the website of the Education Department of the New York Academy of Sciences. The goal is to provide a link between the K12 educational community and myriad science enrichment programs and resources throughout the NYC area.

Museum Education Institute at the New York State Museum - The Institute introduces teachers to the Museum research process, with access to current research information, and encourages interaction with Museum research and collections staff. The teacher workshops are aligned with New York State Learning Standards and encourages hands-on and inquiry based training opportunities. Evolution,earth science and archaeology are upcoming themes.

After School Program - Topics range from the exploration of the vast, uncharted regions of space to the microscopic world of DNA, from the evolution of dinosaurs to the study of world cultures. Students who are interested in many branches of science including biodiversity, paleontology, anthropology, genetics, astronomy, astrophysics, and geology will find something to explore at the After School Program.

Pace University Summer Scholars Program 2007: Forensic Science Uncovering CSI - CSI has nothing on the Forensic Science Program at Pace. Come see how the real experts do it! From the crime scene to the laboratory, students will learn how forensic anthropologists recover and analyze skeletal remains and a look into the crime lab, students will see what a forensic scientists do on a daily basis.

American Museum of Natural History Adventures 2007 Summer Camps - Summer Adventures 2007 includes hands-on investigations, behind-the-scenes tours, and visits with Museum scientists. Some topics include: Fossils and DNA, Ocean Adventures, Mythic Creatures, Destination Space, Robotics and more!

High School Science Research Program (HSSRP) - HSSRP is an after school internship program for students interested in gaining hands on research experience. Students are exposed to advanced scientific material and research techniques. The goal of this program is to find students who demonstrate a keen interest in science and provide them with the knowledge and experience to work towards a career in the scientific world. Currently, the following three content areas are offered: Anthropology, Genetics and Genomics and Biodiversity.

ScienceEduNet - SciEduNet is the website of the Education Department of the New York Academy of Sciences. The goal is to provide a link between the K-12 educational community and myriad science enrichment programs and resources throughout the tri-state area(NY,NJ,CT).

New York Academy of Sciences - Since 1817, the New York Academy of Sciences' purpose is to advance the understanding of science, technology, and medicine, and to stimulate new ways to think about how their research is applied in society and the world.

New York Academy of Sciences - Since 1817, the New York Academy of Sciences' purpose is to advance the understanding of science, technology, and medicine, and to stimulate new ways to think about how their research is applied in society and the world.

Darwin Day 2007 - Darwin's Trunk an Evolution Workshop for Teachers - Darwin Day 2007 is a five day series of panel discussions, film screenings, speakers, and workshops, that are aimed at increasing awareness of Darwin's theory and its relevance today in the Ithaca community and beyond. Speakers and discussion about how K12 teachers can approach the subject of evolution in their classrooms co-sponsored by TST BOCES is highlighted.

Sociologists - Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Urban and Regional Planners - Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of local jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.

Archeologists - Conduct research to reconstruct record of past human life and culture from human remains, artifacts, architectural features, and structures recovered through excavation, underwater recovery, or other means of discovery.

Geographers - Study nature and use of areas of earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.

Historians - Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education - Teach pupils in public or private schools at the elementary level basic academic, social, and other formative skills.

Curators - Administer affairs of museum and conduct research programs. Direct instructional, research, and public service activities of institution.