Jane Kauer

Jane Kauer serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts and Sciences, maintaining an office in Room 337 at 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6398.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania (2002)

Research Profile: Dr. Kauer's scholarly work centers on food anthropology, critically examining intersections of eating practices, bodily experiences, and cultural identity within contemporary American society. Her research investigates how food habits mediate social relationships and cultural reproduction, with particular focus on American resistance to dietary change. She pioneers service-learning methodologies that immerse undergraduate anthropology students in community-based food system analysis, bridging theoretical frameworks with practical interventions in nutrition culture.

Professional Recognition: No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials.

Mentorship and Funding: While the available text confirms her instructional role, specific details regarding graduate student advising or externally funded research grants remain unreported in the source material.