معرفی
Olivia Thomas is a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at Texas A&M University, specializing in historical and nautical archaeology. She teaches courses including ANTH 201 (Introduction to Anthropology), ANTH 205 (Peoples & Cultures of the World), ANTH 350 (European Archaeology), and ANTH 415 (Anthropological Writing). Her research focuses on maritime cultural landscapes, historical ecology, and material culture with an emphasis on colonial Americas, the Caribbean, and women's experiences at sea.
Education:
- Ph.D., Anthropology (Nautical Archaeology), Texas A&M University (2025 expected)
- M.A., History (Maritime Studies), East Carolina University (2017)
- B.A., Anthropology & Classical Art/Archaeology, Indiana University (2013)
Current Research: Examining Caribbean maritime cultural landscapes, pregnancy and childbirth aboard 18th-19th century vessels, and 18th-century foodways through artifact analysis. Recent work explores how material culture reveals societal norms in seafaring communities.
Awards: None explicitly listed.
Grants & Advising: Currently supervising no graduate students. Teaching-focused role with active research projects in maritime heritage preservation and historical ecology.
