Anthropology Department Graduate Students

Subdiscipline | Biological Anthropology

Student Bio:
Hi! I'm a Texas State alumni with research interests in Caribbean culture, religion, and paleopathology. I've worked in phases I through III of Cultural Resource Management, and I love to bake, travel, be outdoors, hang out with friends, and do archaeology.

Subdiscipline | Biological Anthropology

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Keegan received her B.S. in Anthropology from Clemson University and her M.A. in Biological Anthropology from TXST. Her research focuses on mass graves, commingled remains, and trauma analysis. While not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dog, Poppy.

Subdiscipline | Biological Anthropology

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My name is Lindsay and I am from the San Francisco Bay Area! I received my bachelor's degree in biocultural anthropology from Western Washington University. I am currently researching methods to identify obesity by using the tibia to be used for forensic investigations.

Subdiscipline | Biological Anthropology

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Having grown up and worked as a death investigator in a mass disaster and wildfire prone area of the United States, my research interests includeutilizing new methods for decommingling burned human remains.

Subdiscipline | Archaeology

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A first generation college student who earned her undergraduate degree here at Texas State. Research interests mainly involve applying biometrics to microfaunal analysis, human osteology, and the interactions between the southwest and plains regions.

Subdiscipline | Biological Anthropology

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Graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno. Research Interests: Environmental effects on skeletal phenotype.

Subdiscipline | Archaeology

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Valeria holds a BA in Anthropology and is pursuing a MA in the discipline. Holding experience in archival research, management of osteological human remains and creation of databases, she is looking forward to joining the field of cultural resources management.

Subdiscipline | Biological Anthropology

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Alumni of the University of Florida with an interest in skeletal biology and repatriation.

Subdiscipline | Biological Anthropology

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Bec Krolczyk is a returning student at Texas State University, pursuing a Master's degree in anthropology. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology in spring 2024, they currently plan to investigate heat-induced taphonomy of teeth for their thesis project.

Subdiscipline | Biological Anthropology

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I have a B.S. in Animal Ecology & a M.S in Psychology & am currently work as a Pairing Specialist at the SNPRC. My research will focus on thebehavioral & physiological effects of short-term social separations in rhesus macaques with a goal to improve captive welfare standards.

Subdiscipline | Cultural Anthropology

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I’ve been a professional cook for something like 7 years. Cooking has been my earliest passion and I wanted to combine it with my other major interest. My research is about investigating sustainable non profit restaurant models that could support a wildlife conservation effort.

Subdiscipline | Biological Anthropology

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My name is Daniela Martinez. My family moved to North Texas when I was 8, and I have lived there ever since. I love being outdoors. My research interests include Forensic anthropology, Forensic Identification, Human rights, Cold Cases, and Immigration and Border Studies.

Subdiscipline | Archaeology

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Senior Archaeologist for SEARCH, with seven years of experience across the American Southeast, Southwest, Mid-West, and West Indies. Research interests in Paleoindian lifeways, remote sensing, and Holocene environmental change. Florida Man who enjoys beachcombing and wildlife.

Subdiscipline | Biological Anthropology

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Navit earned her BA in Anthropology and Spanish from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her research interests include trauma and skeletal indicators of structural vulnerability. She aims to apply this research to address migrant deaths at the US-Mexico border.

Subdiscipline | Archaeology

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I am passionate about creating curricula for archaeological and heritage sites and am particularly interested in starting with the Lower Pecos Canyonlands due to its significance and outstanding rock art. BS, Indiana University. M.Ed., George Washington. MA, American University.

Subdiscipline | Biological Anthropology

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My name is Nathan Nguyen and I recently completed my MA at Texas State. My research interests lie in Queering Biological Anthropology through the lenses of Biomechanics, Life Course Theory, Intersectionality and more. Please feel free to reach out to discuss any of the above.

Subdiscipline | Biological Anthropology

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Harper is pursuing a career in forensic anthropology. Her research interests include skeletal morphology, bioarcheology, and anatomy.

Subdiscipline | Archaeology

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Curator for the Center for Archaeological Studies; interested in collections-based research, lithic analysis, & public outreach. My proposed dissertation will focus on interpreting and comparing two archaeological sites located at springs along the Balcones escarpment.

Subdiscipline | Biological Anthropology

Student Bio:
Hola! I am a PhD Candidate focusing on genetic, craniometric, and isotopic variation in Latinoamerica. I am originally from San Diego, CA but moved to Texas in 2019 for the Master's program. When I'm not in the lab or working I like to spend my time with my dog, Chona.

Subdiscipline | Biological Anthropology

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I grew up in Brazil but have moved around for my education. I earned my BA from the University of Southern Mississippi (USA), and my MSc from Cranfield University (UK). I am interested in physical/forensic anthropology, more specifically the application of it to humanitarian causes.

Subdiscipline | Cultural Anthropology

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I earned my B.A. and my M.A. from UNT. I am primarily an anthropologist of education, but I also have interests in medical anthropology and China. I will be studying special education accommodations in museums for my dissertation. In my free time I like to read and cross stitch.

Subdiscipline | Biological Anthropology

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Hola! I am Victoria, I am a queer Latina forensic anthropologist. I have worked for Operation Identification since 2023, my research interests include migrant work and humanitarian rights. When not in school, I am socializing with amiguis or hanging out with my kitty, frankie :)

Subdiscipline | Archaeology

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I have a BA in anthropology from UM-Missoula. The past two years I was a TA at SUNY Binghamton and then a non-traditional teacher for the City of Austin. I am most interested in historical, landscape, and community driven archaeology, as well as paleoethnobotany.

Subdiscipline | Cultural Anthropology

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My dissertation research combines sociocultural and linguistic anthropology, focusing on the implications of standard English language ideology and language prejudice in postcolonial, multilingual contexts.

Subdiscipline | Cultural Anthropology

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I'm originally from Houston, Texas. In 2023, I received my BA from Texas State in anthropology. As an undergraduate, I conducted research on gender bias within student evaluations and Hopi Kachina dolls. My current research interests are with fan followings and music culture.

Subdiscipline | Biological Anthropology

Student Bio:
Howdy! I'm Makenzie, a biological anthropology graduate student from Houston, TX! I graduated from Texas A&M with a BS in Anthropology and a minor in Museum Studies in 2022. My research interests include human osteology, bioarchaeology, and crime scene preservation!

Subdiscipline | Biological Anthropology

Student Bio:
I am from La Vernia, TX and grew up in a TXST/SWT alumni family. I received my Bachelor of Science at Texas State University and I am excited to continue my educational career at the same university. Eat ‘Em Up Cats!