It wasn’t until an archaeology class perfectly fit her college schedule that Dr. Samantha Fladd considered being an archaeologist or a college professor. Now, as assistant professor, museum curator, and archaeological researcher, she helps college students investigate cultures of the past through analysis of archives and museum collections. She pays special attention to how access to spaces relates to social power dynamics and identity in past civilizations, and candidly offers insights into privileges and barriers that have impacted her own career journey. 

Dr. Samantha Fladd is a Curator of Archaeology and Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Colorado Boulder. She researches ancient civilizations of the American Southwest, including Chaco Canyon, and places special emphasis on the context and spaces in which objects are found, analysis of original excavation notes, and collaborating with Native descendent communities.

Ep. 4: A Contextual Approach to Archaeology with Dr. Samantha Fladd

In Museum Unlocked, CU Boulder graduate students and staff interview the people behind the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History to give you a behind-the-scenes view into their exciting careers and journeys. Learn about how scientific research, stewardship of museum collections, academic teaching, and supporting public education and exhibits give them purpose. Discover the twists, turns, and academic adventures that have gotten these passionate professionals to where they are now. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or SoundCloud.

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