Title
Associate Professor of Anthropology
Anthropology
Expertise
Archaeology. Bioarchaeology. Complex societies. Writing systems. Material Culture. Comparative aesthetics. Mesoamerica.
Profile
Teaches archaeology and studies the development of ancient complex societies in Mesoamerica: the origin and societal functions of early writing, political economy and settlement patterns, and the social and ideological dimensions of mortuary practices.
Degrees
Yale University, Ph.D.
Yale University, M.A.
Universidad de las Americas, M.A.
Universidad de las Americas, B.A.
Contact
| Email: | urcid@brandeis.edu |
| Phone: | 6-2223 |
| Office: | Brown Social Science Center, 226 |
Awards and Honors
Jane’s Faculty Development grant, Brandeis U. (summer research in Mexico). (2011)
Marver and Sheva Bernstein Faculty Fellowship (2001 - 2002)
Mazer Award (2001 - 2002)
Woodrow Wilson Career Enhancement Fellowship for Junior Faculty from Underrepresented Groups (2001 - 2002)
National Science Foundation Grant (1997)
Junior Fellow in Pre-Columbian Studies, Dumbarton Oaks (1990 - 1991)
Study Collection Grant, American Museum of Natural History (1990)
Wenner-Gren Foundation Grant (1988)
Social Science Research Council Dissertation Fellowship (1987 - 1989)
Sterling Prize Fellowship, Yale University (1983 - 1984)
Fellowship, Instituto de Estudios Oaxaquenos (1979)
Courses Taught
| ANTH | 5a | Human Origins |
| ANTH | 60a | Archaeological Methods |
| ANTH | 116a | Human Osteology |
| ANTH | 128a | Meaning and Material Culture |
| ANTH | 147b | Mesoamerican Civilizations and Their Legacies |
| ANTH | 153a | Writing Systems and Scribal Traditions |
| ANTH | 184b | Cross-Cultural Art and Aesthetics |
| EL | 94a | Experiential Learning Practicum |
| IGS | 89b | Internship Seminar in International and Global Studies |
Scholarship
