Graduate Student Spotlight: Mary Bugbee

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?

When I took my first Medical Anthropology course in undergrad, I was hooked!

Where are you/will you be conducting research/fieldwork?

San Luis Potosí, Mexico

What is your most memorable experience in the field so far, or most memorable lesson learned?

Nothing ever goes as planned when you’re doing ethnographic fieldwork.

What do you do in your downtime?

You can find me outside trail running, skiing, biking, kayaking, or hiking with my dog.