Research Assistant at Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies
Vancouver, Canada Area
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- Teaching Assistant at University of British Columbia
- Research Assistant at Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies
- Science Blogger at Seed Media Group
- Past
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- Science Blogger at Nature Network
- Entrance Lead at Northwest Folklife
- Graduate Student in Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University
- Teaching Assistant at Duke University
- Teaching Assistant at Washington State University
- Education
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- The University of British Columbia
- Duke University
- Washington State University
- California State University-Chico
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Eric Michael Johnson’s Summary
I have a Bachelors degree in Anthropology and a Masters in Evolutionary Anthropology. I pursued my PhD in Evolutionary Anthropology at Duke University before joining the University of British Columbia to complete a doctorate in the History and Philosophy of Science.
Eric Michael Johnson’s Specialties:
Evolutionary anthropology, biology, neuroscience, endocrinology, history and philosophy of science, history of political theory
Eric Michael Johnson’s Experience
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Teaching Assistant
University of British Columbia
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
2009 — Present (less than a year)
My graduate research focuses on the history of biology, particularly the work of Russian evolutionary theorist and political radical Peter Kropotkin. Assisted and taught undergraduate courses.
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Research Assistant
Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies
(Educational Institution; Research industry)
September 2009 — Present (3 months)
Development of basic research through collaborative, interdisciplinary initiatives that have the potential to make important advances in knowledge. The Institute brings together scholars from UBC with distinguished researchers and experts from around the world to investigate fundamental research drawing upon and contributing to a wide range of diverse disciplines.
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Science Blogger
Seed Media Group
(Privately Held; Publishing industry)
April 2009 — Present (8 months)
I write The Primate Diaries, a blog about science, politics and history for the ScienceBlogs Network.
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Science Blogger
Nature Network
(Online Media industry)
April 2009 — June 2009 (3 months)
I wrote at The Primate Diaries, a blog with Nature Network.
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Entrance Lead
Northwest Folklife
(Online Media industry)
2009 — 2009 (less than a year)
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Graduate Student in Evolutionary Anthropology
Duke University
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
2008 — 2009 (1 year )
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Teaching Assistant
Duke University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
September 2007 — May 2009 (1 year 9 months)
Pursued PhD studies in Evolutionary Anthropology and graduate certificate in History and Philosophy of Science. Assisted and taught courses on primate sexuality and primate field research.
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Teaching Assistant
Washington State University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
September 2005 — May 2007 (1 year 9 months)
Assisted with and taught courses for Anthropology majors emphasizing primatology and evolutionary theory.
Eric Michael Johnson’s Education
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The University of British Columbia
PhD , History of Science , 2009 — 2012 (expected)
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Duke University
Evolutionary Anthropology 2007 — 2009
My research focused on bonobo social behavior and the endocrinology of affiliation.
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- Gradruate studient in the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology, 2008 Duke Graduate Biology Student Symposium Award
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Washington State University
MA , Anthropology , 2005 — 2007
MA Thesis: Maternal Style, Status-seeking and Infant Behavior in Captive Bonobos (Pan paniscus).
- Activities and Societies:
- Progressive Student Union, Northwest Primate Conservation Society, Anthropology Graduate Organization
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California State University-Chico
BA , Anthropology, Biology , 2000 — 2003
Senior Thesis: Vestiges of Colonialism - Anthropology, Development and Multilateral Investment.
- Activities and Societies:
- Chico Peace & Justice Center, Zapatista Solidarity Group
Additional Information
Eric Michael Johnson’s Websites:
Eric Michael Johnson’s Interests:
Evolutionary theory, primatology, neuroscience, history and philosophy of science
Eric Michael Johnson’s Groups:
Lambda Alpha, American Society of Primatology, American Society of Physical Anthropology
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My Open Archive
Eric Michael Johnson’s Honors:
*Vienna International Summer University Fellowship, 2008
*Graduate Research Fellowship - Duke University, 2007-08
*Duke Biology Graduate Student Symposium Research Award, 2007
*National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship – Honorable Mention, 2005-06
*Graduate Research Fellowship – Washington State University, 2006-07
*WSU Campus Involvement Grant – Northwest Progressive Conference ($2,000), 2006-07
*WSU Campus Involvement Grant – Northwest Primate Conservation Society ($1,500), 2006-07
*WSU RHA Grant – Anthropology Graduate Organization Visiting Scholar ($500), 2005-06
*Dean’s Honors List – CSU, Chico Behavioral and Social Sciences, 2002-2003
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