Graduate Student, Western UniversityÂ
All things archaeology, bioarchaeology, and childhood
MY STORY
I'm passionate about highlighting stories related to the archaeology of childhood and infancy, and interpretations of care in the archaeological record. My interest in bioarchaeology came from my interest in both biological sciences and history. I did my undergraduate degree at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario where I graduated from in 2019. Since 2020 I've been attending the Anthropology (Bioarchaeology) M.A program at Western University in London, Ontario.
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My thesis research will use stable isotope analysis of serial dentine sections in order to examine breastfeeding and weaning practices in 19th century Montreal.
EXPERIENCE
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT (ANTHROPOLOGY OF TOURISM), WESTERN UNIVERSITY
Sept 2020-Present
Responsible for grading student work and providing feedback in a timely manner.
TRENCH ASSISTANT & FLOTATION MANAGER, STELIDA NAXOS ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROJECT
May 2019-July 2019
Responsible for excavation, collection, labelling and organization of archaeological materials in the field. Oversaw and organized the flotation of soil samples from excavation site.
EDUCATION
September 2020-September 2022
M.A ANTHROPOLOGY (BIOARCHAEOLOGY), WESTERN UNIVERSITY
Thesis-based program under the supervision of Dr. Andrea Water-Rist with research focusing on stable isotopic analysis of infant feeding practices in 18th-19th century Montreal.
Notable Courses: Advanced Bioarchaeology, Theory in Archaelogy/Bioarchaeology, Research Methods, Special Topics: Life History Theory
September 2015-June 2019
B.A ANTHROPOLOGY, MCMASTER UNIVERSITY
Notable Courses: Paleopathology, (Dis)ability and Care: Bioarchaeological Perspectives, Human Skeletal Biology, Diet & Nutrition, Archaeology of Death
Societies and Activities: MSU Spark, Women and Gender Equity Network, McMaster International Student Services
January 2018Â - June 2018
EXCHANGE PROGRAM (ANTHROPOLOGY), UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Participated in an exchange program arranged through McMaster University to participate in an student exchange at the University of Bristol, U.K