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M. Jesse Schneider is a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Pittsburgh. He holds a PhD from the University of Miami (2024), an MSc from the University of Exeter (2018), and undergraduate degrees from Pennsylvania State University (2016). His interdisciplinary research integrates historical ecology, archaeology, and environmental science to address contemporary ecological challenges.
Jesse’s work focuses on subsistence strategies of Indigenous communities in the Caribbean and Florida Keys, including projects like the Proyecto Arqueológico del Suroeste (PASO) and the Matecumbe Chiefdom Project. His research employs mixed methods, combining archaeological data, ethnographic records, and field ecology to study topics like sea turtle zooarchaeology, freshwater resource use in the Florida Keys, and oral histories of Florida panthers in agricultural communities.
His recent publications (2021–2024) span marine biology, archaeology, and conservation biology, reflecting his expertise in environmental anthropology. Key themes include bioindicator species for pollution, freshwater lens sustainability in coastal regions, and the intersection of cultural heritage with modern conservation efforts. He teaches courses on biological anthropology, human evolution, and the human lifecycle from both biological and cultural perspectives.
Jesse has no listed scientific awards but actively contributes to collaborative projects involving archaeological teams, conservation biologists, and local communities. His research emphasizes applied anthropology and has implications for contemporary environmental policy and Indigenous rights advocacy.
