Emily Schumacher

Dr. Emily R. Schumacher is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. Her research focuses on historical archaeology within the Atlantic World, examining how physical and cultural landscapes reflect political power, social control, and identity. She specializes in Danish West Indian fortifications, particularly Fort Louise Augusta in St. Croix.

Education:

• PhD in Anthropology, The University of Tulsa (2024)
• MA in Anthropology, The University of Tulsa (2016)
• BA in Anthropology (Spanish minor), Oklahoma Baptist University (2014)

Research Interests: Dr. Schumacher investigates the intersection of material culture, colonial defense strategies, and sovereignty. Her work analyzes how fortifications like Fort Louise Augusta symbolize geopolitical priorities and cultural agency. She also explores applied anthropology in refugee resettlement advocacy.

Recent Work: Her publication under review, *Colonial Defense on the Edge of a Scandinavian Empire*, examines Danish military infrastructure in the Caribbean. Her presentations span topics from St. Croix's military landscape to refugee campus initiatives.

Advocacy & Engagement: She served as a Cultural Orientation Instructor for refugee resettlement and contributed to campus advocacy through ECAR (Every Campus A Refuge).

Labs/Teams: No formal lab affiliation listed, but collaborates on archaeological field projects in the Caribbean and interdisciplinary campus initiatives.