Barbara D. Miller

Barbara D. Miller is a tenured Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs at The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs. She directs the Culture in Global Affairs Research & Policy Program (CIGA) and the Global Gender Program. With regional expertise in South Asia and thematic focus on health, gender, and cultural heritage, her work bridges academic research with policy applications.

Education

• Ph.D., Anthropology (Syracuse University, 1978)
• M.A., Anthropology (Syracuse University, 1974)
• B.A., Anthropology (Syracuse University, 1971)

Her research spans gender and health in India, rural development in Bangladesh, and consumption practices in Jamaica, with current work on marginalized narratives in the Washington DC–West Virginia corridor. She maintains active social media presence (Facebook: 9,000 followers; Twitter: 21,000 followers) for public anthropology outreach.

Scientific Recognition

• Harry Harding Teaching Award (2008)