معرفی
Meredith A. B. Ellis, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Florida Atlantic University. She holds faculty affiliate status with the Peace, Justice, and Human Rights Initiative and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at FAU, reflecting her interdisciplinary engagement.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Anthropology with Distinction, Syracuse University, 2014
- M.A. in Anthropology, Syracuse University, 2011
- M.A. in English, University of Rochester, 2005
- B.A. in Anthropology and English, William Smith College, 2004 (Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa)
Research Interests:
Meredith Ellis specializes in bioarchaeology with a focus on the 19th century United States, particularly the skeletal remains of subadults (children). Her work lies at the intersection of the biological and the social, exploring how human skeletal systems embody social relationships, environmental conditions, and cultural norms. Key themes include social bioarchaeology, bioarchaeology of childhood, historical bioarchaeology, nutrition and disease (such as rickets and scurvy), trauma, and identity formation. She employs skeletal analysis, archival research, and historical archaeology to reconstruct life histories from the past.
Publication Trends:
Her recent publications (2010–2024) reveal a consistent focus on childhood in historical contexts, particularly through the Spring Street Presbyterian Church collection and the 1928 Lake Okeechobee Hurricane victims. Her work increasingly explores theoretical dimensions of identity, memory, and embodiment, integrating interdisciplinary perspectives. The articles span bioarchaeology, historical archaeology, paleopathology, and cultural theory, demonstrating a sophisticated blending of empirical analysis and social theory.
Scientific Awards:
- Syracuse University All-University Doctoral Prize, 2015
Advising and Grants:
While specific students and grants are not listed, Dr. Ellis teaches graduate-level courses such as ANG 6905 Proposal Development and Writing and Directed Independent Study, indicating her active role in mentoring graduate students. Her research, including NAGPRA compliance work and projects on historical disasters, suggests involvement in externally funded research initiatives, though specific grants are not detailed in the provided texts.
Labs and Research Groups:
Dr. Ellis is affiliated with the Ethnography Lab at FAU. Her research draws on interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in historical bioarchaeology and childhood studies, and she has co-edited volumes with scholars like Jane Eva Baxter, indicating active participation in academic networks and research communities.
