Who doesn't love Gravettian beads? Wrote this for News from Science with words from Dr. Ebeth Sawchuk and edits from Michael Price. ‘Landmark paper’ shows why ice age Europeans wore jewelry | Science | AAAS science.org/content/articl…

This week! Live-stream option now available - see link to register! #museums #anthropology #biologicalanthropology

Alright #AABA2024 fam, talking about climate change, community engagement & ethics in the afternoon bioarch sesh! 3 pm Platinum E. 🇰🇪✌️

An important note of caution about avoiding over-interpretation of IBD results🧬

Profile update 👆🎉 Pleased to say I’ve been promoted to Associate Curator of Human Evolution at Cleveland Museum of Natural History!

New open access paper out today with Steven Goldstein Natalie Mueller & team in Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Go check out what we found in 135 flot samples from what we reckon is now the most floated site in Eastern Africa. 💧🌱👩‍🌾 #AllTheFlots #Archaeology #AfricanArchaeology

Our latest paper in the American Journal of Human Genetics delves into ancient DNA research in Africa & propose a vision for inclusive & equitable research in the continent. Shout out to Dr. Ebeth Sawchuk & Kendra Sirak for organising the #DNAIROBI workshop! doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg…

Our first group output from the #DNAirobi workshop is now published! Written by co-authors from all over the world, we share our view for what the #popgen and #aDNA research landscape in Africa could look like in ten years’ time (and how we can get there). cell.com/ajhg/fulltext/…

Earlier today, I attended a press conference launching our new paper on the future of ancient DNA studies in Africa. I urged the Kenyan youth to venture into science, leveraging the National Museums of Kenya global standing & scientific partnerships. #DNAIROBI #ScienceForAll Dr. Ebeth Sawchuk

ICYMI...from Dr. Ebeth Sawchuk & colleagues 📰Charting a landmark-driven path forward for population genetics and ancient DNA research in Africa 🧬🌍 cell.com/ajhg/fulltext/…

Because promoting the inclusion of African scholars in local DNA research will ensure contextual relevance and empower local expertise #Science #African Charting a landmark-driven path forward for population genetics and ancient DNA research in Africa cell.com/ajhg/fulltext/…

Featuring some hot takes from your friendly neighborhood Curator of Human Evolution 🫡 #Archaeology

Biological anthropologists! 👋 We're hiring for a permanent federal position to help with physical care, management, and return of human remains Smithsonian NMNH Smithsonian. Find more details and apply by August 7 here: usajobs.gov/job/801174900 usajobs.gov/job/801167700

This is why we need to keep training bioarchaeologists, skeletal biologists & osteologists. Addressing Biological Anthropology’s problematic history/legacy is going to take well trained, skilled labourers for at least the next few generations. #Archaeology #BioAnth

A little behind the scenes chat with Kendra Sirak & I about our collaborative paper published in AJHG this month! ashg.org/ajhg/inside-aj… #AncientDNA #popgen #Africa

It me! And Dr. Ebeth Sawchuk!

Two jobs at Indiana University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology! 1) Curator of Midwest Archaeology (Job ID 312622, $70K/year) 2) Education Coordinator (Job ID 312616, $46K/year). Listed on jobs.iu.edu, click on "All External Candidates" under "Staff Positions".

Holla #EAA2024, talking about Turkana at 11am this morning in Rome! Come check it out ✌️ #Archaeology #AfricanArchaeology