MIT Department of Anthropology

Upcoming Events

MIT Anthropology

Upcoming Events

Apr 22, 2025

MLK Visiting Scholar Presentation by Christine Taylor-Butler “The Right Problem To Solve"

Christine Taylor-Butler 

MIT Anthropology / MIT MLK Scholar / MIT Alum

Tuesday, April 22 12 - 1pm Hybrid

About the presentation: A recent survey shows the US ranks 36th in global literacy. While serving on MIT's Educational Council, Christine saw a growing number of urban and rural students entering 12th grade without the appropriate skills. She wondered: what if you took literacy and STEAM concepts and embedded them in an epic adventure? And what if the characters were different than those seen in traditional literature? Ten years later, the Lost Tribes was published. The first books were used during an MIT summer middle school program. In addition, one librarian reported a student whose reading score doubled. Come learn how an MIT engineer switched gears mid-career to help grow a new generation of independent readers.

Christine is completing her second year as an MLK Scholar sponsored by the Department of Anthropology.

This event is hybrid. Please choose your ticket accordingly.

May 2, 2025

NSF CBIKS Indigenous Sciences Speaker Series: Dr. Kiana Frank "Microbes to Meaʻai (food):  Lessons from proven models of sustainability in ancient Hawaii" 

Dr. Kiana Frank

Assistant Professor, Pacific Biosciences Research Center, University of Hawaii Manoa

Friday, May 2nd 4:00 - 5:00PM  Virtual 

The U.S. National Science Foundation Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science (NSF CBIKS) invites you to the fourth speaker in the Indigenous Sciences Speaker Series: Dr. Kiana Frank. Kiana Frank - born and raised in Kailua Oʻahu – studies how microorganisms shape ʻāina (land) for productivity and health by weaving contemporary western techniques with Native Hawaiian Science. Her work evaluates overall ecosystem health and informs current monitoring, restoration, cultivation, and management of Hawaiian resources to sustainably support the people of Hawaii.

May 7, 2025

Anthro Tea

Wednesday, May 7th 4:00 - 5:00 PM  Anthro HQ E53-335

Come relax with us and enjoy some fun conversation! No need to RSVP: just show up with your friends!