Nanda Grow

Nanda Grow is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Washington State University (WSU), part of the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. Her research focuses on evolutionary and behavioral ecology, particularly investigating how natural selective pressures shape primate behavior and biology in marginal and human-modified environments. She specializes in tarsiers, with a particular interest in the high-altitude pygmy tarsier (Tarsius pumilus) in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Her work explores topics such as high-altitude adaptation, bioacoustics, and conservation strategies for primates.

Dr. Grow’s research integrates field studies, morphological analysis, and ecological modeling to address questions about primate evolution and ecology. She emphasizes the importance of understanding primate responses to environmental changes, including habitat fragmentation and climate shifts. Her current projects include studying vocal communication in montane tarsiers and the ecological constraints of high-altitude habitats.

In addition to her fieldwork, she actively advocates for diversifying biological anthropology to address its historical biases. She teaches courses such as Introduction to Anthropology and Biological Anthropology, bridging theoretical concepts with applied ecological research.

Her laboratory and fieldwork are supported by collaborations with institutions in Indonesia, focusing on Sulawesi’s unique biodiversity. She encourages students interested in primate conservation and evolutionary biology to contact her for potential advising or research opportunities.