Professor Emeritus of Anthropology
Ph.D. 1973 Catholic University of America

Office Address: 431 Sanford Hall
Email: harvard@boone.net
Phone: 828-262-6381
Fax: 828-262-2982

Areas of Research/Interest
Archaeology, physical anthropology, forensic anthropology, human ecology, North American Indians; Southewestern United States, Southern Appalachians.

Courses
Human Ecology of Southern Appalachia, Southwest Field Experience

Background
His interests and areas of study include archaeology, physical anthropology, forensic anthropology, human ecology of the southern Appalachians, North American Indians, and the Southwestern US. Dr. Ayers will begin half-time retirement after this spring semester. He plans to continue teaching several courses including the Southwest Trip, as long as he can hike out of Canyon del Muerto. He will devote his "extra" time to his family including his two gorgeous grandchildren and his environmental work with Appalachian Voices.