The UConn Department of Anthropology is home to a diverse community of graduate students studying a variety of subfields. Continue reading to learn more about their favorite parts of their research, why they became interested in anthropology, and fun facts about them!
Q&A
What sparked your interest in Anthropology?
I honestly stumbled into the discipline during my undergrad days at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria where I took a special interest in medical anthropology: I remember thinking about how fascinating it was to share in the different worldviews and experiences of people on health discourses.
Where are you/will you be conducting your research/fieldwork?
I will be conducting my research in Nigeria where I will be working on the reasons for the persistent increase in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) rates in Nigeria.
What do you find most interesting about your field work/research location?
The intersections and interdependence of fields and knowledge. I get to learn about DNA, genetics, culture health and people.