Archeology and Anthropology

In 2008, Glenna Nielsen-Grimm joined the staff as the anthropology collections manager and is responsible for the care of over 900,000 objects that date as early as 10,300 BP and represent North America, South America, Mesoamerica, Pacific Islands, Middle East, Great Basin and Northern Colorado Plateau.

Duncan Metcalfe began his professional career at the University of Utah 24 years ago. He is the chief curator and curator of archaeology for the Museum, an associate professor in the Department of Anthropology, as well as the Scientific Director of the Range Creek Research Project.

Michelle Knoll brings more than 20 years of varied experience to her job as the assistant curator of archaeology. In addition to managing some of the daily operations of the anthropology department, Knoll coordinates the Museum's Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) compliance program, writes grant proposals,