The program requires all majors to design and execute an anthropologically oriented research project that brings together the interests of each major, insights from relevant coursework and independent research. Projects may rely on lab research, ethnographic field research, work in a different culture or archaeological field work. Such projects draw together research methodologies, theoretical approaches and techniques that demonstrate student learning in an exemplary way?producing a final product that demonstrates each student's unique achievement. Outstanding students are encouraged to work closely with their faculty mentors on summer collaborative research or honors projects.?