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Leah Marie McCurdy is Adjunct Professor in the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Texas at Arlington, with affiliations to the College of Liberal Arts. Her teaching integrates global art history through anthropological perspectives while promoting student participation, open pedagogy, and community engagement. Research focuses on ancient Maya architecture, Native/Indigenous decolonization movements, and virtual archaeology methodologies.
McCurdy's research examines:
- Ancient Mesoamerican art and architectural history
- Monumentality and construction processes
- Virtual reconstruction techniques
- Indigenous community partnerships
- Art historical pedagogy
Her publications include book chapters on architectural energetics, peer-reviewed articles on Maya archaeology, and an open textbook 'Where Does Art Come From?'. Awards recognize teaching innovation and research excellence, including multiple teaching grants and the Dean's Accolade. She mentors graduate and undergraduate research projects spanning art history, digital collections, and sculpture.
