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Jennifer Trunzo is an Associate Professor in the Department of History, Anthropology and Philosophy at Augusta University's Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. She specializes in historical archaeology with a focus on ceramics, social inequality, power relations, identity, and consumerism. Her research integrates intersectional theory to explore topics such as motherhood, childhood in antebellum contexts, and military history through material culture analysis.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Anthropology, Brown University (2008)
- MA in Anthropology, State University of New York at Binghamton (2000)
- BA in Anthropology & History, State University of NY College at Cortland (1992-1997)
Research Interests: Her work spans historical archaeology, including studies on Native American cultures, North American prehistory, and the application of intersectionality to material culture analysis. She also engages in public archaeology through museum collaborations and NAGPRA compliance.
Publications: Recent works include book reviews on maritime archaeology and analyses of Buffalo Soldiers' material culture, as well as contributions to intersectional methodologies in historical archaeology. Her 2022 study on the Galt Family at Augusta Arsenal exemplifies her focus on family dynamics and gendered spaces in antebellum southern contexts.
Awards:
- 2008 Bernard E. Bruce Award (Brown University)
- 2011 Nomination for Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award (Augusta State University)
Service & Leadership: Active in university governance through roles like Chair of the Augusta University Tenure and Promotion Committee, and leadership positions in professional organizations such as the Southeastern Archaeological Conference. She also serves as NAGPRA Compliance Chair for Augusta University's Archaeology Lab and Treasurer of Ancient Path Augusta.
Labs/Teams: Directs the Augusta Arsenal Museum Committee and Campus Archaeology Program at Summerville Campus, integrating fieldwork with community engagement in historical preservation.
