Human Biology

An interdisciplinary approach to understanding human beings from biological, behavioral, social, and cultural perspectives.

Why Choose HumBio

Research Opportunities

Senior Synthesis

Director's Message

Dear HumBio Community,

Happy New Year! It is great to be on campus and growing our community. As ever, it is a real privilege to continue to lead our mission of providing extraordinary interdisciplinary education to a new generation of students.

As we begin the new year, I invite you to explore all that the Human Biology community has to offer – from courses to advising to events. Our vibrant community is filled with terrific students, faculty, staff, and alumni who truly care about the program and one another.

Here’s to a great year together!

All my best,
Lianne Kurina, PhD
Bing Director, Program in Human Biology

News

Christopher Gardner Awarded Stanford Alumni Association's Lyman Award

Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Gardner who was recently awarded the Stanford Alumni Association's Richard W. Lyman Award! Gardner was recognized for contributing his scholarship and time to more than 30 alumni programs, including speaking engagements at Reunion Homecoming and alumni club events.

Faculty

Jamie Zeitzer on Tech and Your Internal

"Can tech help you reset your internal clock? Devices might be able to reset circadian clocks the right way, but scientists say users should take all promises with a grain of salt."

Awards

Nicole Taylor '90 Named Inside Philanthropy’s Community Foundation Leader of the Year

Congratulations to HumBio Class of 1990 alum Nicole Taylor who was recently named Inside Philanthropy’s Community Foundation Leader of the Year!

Sophia Edelstein '17: Pitching on Shark Tank

"Even if you’ve never watched an episode of the wildly popular TV show Shark Tank, you’ve probably heard of it and know what the show is about. For the unfamiliar, Shark Tank is a reality TV show where contestants pitch their products and businesses to a panel of investors in the hopes of securing a deal.