Julia D. Troche

Dr. Julia D. Troche is an Associate Professor of History at Missouri State University, specializing in Egyptology. She holds a PhD from Brown University (2015) and a BA from UCLA (2008). Her research focuses on social history, religion, archaeology, and digital humanities in ancient Egypt and the Mediterranean. Notable awards include the Missouri Governor’s Award for Education Excellence (2022) and the MSU Foundation’s highest teaching award (2022). She actively engages in service, including leadership roles with the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) and co-founding the Missouri Egyptological Symposium. Her work emphasizes inclusive education, public lectures, and community engagement, such as co-curating exhibits at the Springfield Art Museum. Recent publications explore diversity in Egyptology, ancient religious practices, and frontier dynamics between Rome and Nubia.

Education:

• PhD, Egyptology & Assyriology, Brown University (2015)
• BA, History, University of California, Los Angeles (2008)

Research Interests: Social history, religion, archaeology, digital humanities, and reception studies of antiquity, with a focus on ancient Egypt. Current projects include 'The God Ptah in Ancient Egyptian Religion and Society' and 'Life in Antiquity' (textbook).

Grants & Service: Extensive service on academic committees, including the ARCE Board of Governors, and leadership in professional organizations like the American Society of Overseas Research. Recipient of grants for public outreach and curriculum development.