Women in Anthropology
Event Details
Canyon
Free with museum admission
Celebrate Women in Anthropology March 22nd
Join us at the Natural History Museum of Utah on March 22nd, during Women's History Month, as we proudly present our Women in Anthropology. While our mission at NHMU is to illuminate the natural world and the place of humans within it, we also aim to inspire future generations of scientists. In particular, we are dedicated to breaking barriers and encouraging the participation of underrepresented minorities in STEM careers.
Despite progress, women constitute only a third of the STEM workforce, with a 25 percent higher likelihood of discontinuing STEM degrees. Recognizing this gender gap, NHMU is committed to fostering a environment that ignites curiosity and passion for science and natural history among women and girls.
This is a celebration of the invaluable contributions made by women anthropologists and researchers, many of whom have excelled in traditionally male-dominated disciplines. Our event brings together exceptional guest speakers and community partners who share a common goal: to inspire and excite women and girls to pursue fulfilling careers in anthropology and related fields.
The celebration not only highlights the achievements of these pioneering women but also serves as a platform to dismantle stereotypes surrounding STEM. By showcasing the diverse, multi-faceted, and passionate scientists in our community, we aim to create a more inclusive narrative that encourages a new generation of women scientists.
We invite you to be a part of this incredible gathering that will cultivate a supportive community for women in science. Join us on March 22nd for an enriching experience that celebrates diversity, breaks down barriers, and fuels the aspirations of the next generation of Women in Anthropology.
- 12:00 - 1:00 pm:
- Keynote- How Post-Fertile Women Shaped Human Evolution: The Link Between Ancestral Grandmothers, Nuclear Families, and Our Unique Social Appetites
- By Kristen Hawkes, Ph.D.
- Keynote- How Post-Fertile Women Shaped Human Evolution: The Link Between Ancestral Grandmothers, Nuclear Families, and Our Unique Social Appetites
- 1:10 - 1:30 pm:
- The Protection Paradox: When Dangerous Allies Increase Your Chance of Survival
- By Megan Bartley, Ph.D.
- The Protection Paradox: When Dangerous Allies Increase Your Chance of Survival
- 1:40- 2:00:
- Layers of History: The Role of Frescoes in Anthropology
- By Calista Johnson
- Layers of History: The Role of Frescoes in Anthropology
- 2:10- 2:30pm:
- Pathology and Social Justice: A Paleopathological Perspective of the Radium Girls
- By Meghan Banton, Ph.D.
- Pathology and Social Justice: A Paleopathological Perspective of the Radium Girls
- 3:00 - 3:30:
- Panel Discussion with all speakers
