معرفی
Andreana Cunningham is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Archaeology, and African American & Black Diaspora Studies at Boston University. Her research integrates bioarchaeological and archival methods to study biosocial impacts of the transatlantic slave trade, focusing on understudied regions like the Caribbean, South Atlantic, and Indian Ocean. She emphasizes community engagement in heritage preservation and ethical treatment of human remains.
Education
- Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Florida
- M.A. in Anthropology, University of Florida
- B.A. in Anthropology, University of Miami
Research Interests
- Non-invasive osteology and skeletal analysis
- Archival analysis of enslaved populations
- Critical race theory applications in anthropology
- Community-based research methodologies
Her recent publications analyze postmortem racialization frameworks, structural vulnerability in forensic anthropology, and diasporic migration patterns. She teaches courses on slavery studies, African diaspora archaeology, and bioarchaeology.
Teaching
- AN/AA 287: Slavery and the In-Between
- AN/AR/AA 301: African Diaspora Archaeology
- AN/AR 357: Bioarchaeology and the Body
- AN/AR 550: Human Osteology
Cunningham prioritizes ethical research practices, collaborating with community stakeholders to ensure transparent and culturally-sensitive approaches. Her work includes developing educational curricula and virtual tools at research sites, emphasizing tangible community benefits.
