I earned a PhD in Computational Anthropology in 2018 and have taught courses at the University of Montana for the last eight years. My past research projects include work on technological evolution and innovation and the role of demography in cultural change and complexity. I am particularly interested in the interactions between humans and non-humans, especially animals and the tools and technologies that we use. 

My role in FORAGER involves managing and curating the data produced by the project. My past teaching and research experience has given me the opportunity to work with large quantities of data and to think broadly about the ways in which specific data sets can be modelled and analyzed to answer research questions. I also have a background in designing databases and ensuring that all content is organized to ensure access and usability for both current and future research.

In addition, I am excited to be part of the team working on large-scale implications of the FORAGER project. In addition to the above, I have a strong interest in theoretical archaeology and FORAGER is an exciting opportunity to contribute to existing models of cultural change in the human past. 

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