Contact Information
431 Social Sciences & Humanities
Stillwater, OK 74078-4062
(405) 744-6105 (Main Office)
(405) 744-5780
bbethke@ou.edu
Spring 2021 Class Schedule
ANTH 2353 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology: Online
Education
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Ph.D. University of Arizona, 2016
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M.A. University of Exeter, 2011
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B.A. Augustana University, 2010
Research Interests
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Plains Archaeology
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Zooarchaeology
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Cultural Landscapes
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Collaborative Research
Bio
Dr. Bethke is currently the Laboratory Director for the Oklahoma Archeological Survey located at the University of Oklahoma. She oversees the processing of collections for analysis and curation, student internship opportunities, and public outreach initiatives. Dr. Bethke also teaches for Oklahoma State University in the Anthropology field, specializing in the archaeology of Oklahoma. Dr. Bethke’s current research focuses on understanding interactions between humans, animals, and the landscape in the North American Plains from the late precontact period to the present day. Her most recent work has involved collaborative projects centered on bison hunting and processing activities, the impact of the horse on Indigenous peoples in the US and Canada, and survivance during the Reservation Period.