Kaitlynn Anderson
B.S. Anthropology & Criminal Justice, Western Carolina University
Anthropology Graduate Student
kaitlynn.anderson@ndsu.edu
Research interests: I am interested in 19th and 20th century sex work and museum collection management. Currently, I am focusing on historical sex work in North Carolina and factors that affect the industry, such as socioeconomics, politics, race, and transportation.
Lauren Brewer
B.S. Archaeology, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Anthropology Graduate Student
lauren.brewer@ndsu.edu
Research interests: I am interested in historical archaeology. I have an interest in both 19th and 20th-century archaeological sites in the United States. I want to include collaboration and descendant communities in the research I do and see how it can be included generally in the field of archaeology.
Cassandra Coghill
B.S. Women and Gender Studies, NDSU
Sociology | Anthropology | Women and Gender Studies Graduate Student
cassandra.coghill@ndsu.edu
Research interests: My main areas of interest are the intersections of sex, culture, pleasure, and power, with an eye towards rectifying gaps in the literature where oppressed or underprivileged people and communities have been ignored in the research. I study women’s sexual pleasure, indigenous archaeologies, and the intersections of both of these issues with social power and economic equity. My methods are predominantly qualitative and community-based.
Priscilla Darko
B.A., Geography & Resource Developent and Archaeology, University of Ghana
Anthropology Graduate Student
priscilla.darko@ndsu.edu
Research interests: My research interests focus on historical archaeology, feminist anthropology, and slavery. I aim to understand how societies worked in the past and how that shapes the world we live in today. By studying history through things people left behind, looking at how gender and power affected people’s lives, and understanding the long-lasting effects of slavery, we can uncover forgotten stories and give attention to groups who were ignored.
Susmita Das Mumu
B.A. Sociology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Sociology Graduate Student
susmita.mumu@ndsu.edu
Research interests: I am passionate about investing the complex dynamics of social inequality, migration, and environmental sociology. With a strong commitment to advancing our understanding of these critical issues, I am dedicated to conducting research that fosters positive societal change and equitable outcomes.
Alen Fejzic
B.S., Sociology, North Dakota State University
Sociology Graduate Student
a.fejzic@ndsu.edu
Research interests: My general research interests can be grouped as Social Psychology.
Tyrel Iron Eyes
B.A. Anthropology, North Dakota State University
Anthropology Graduate Student
tyrel.a.ironeyes@ndsu.edu
Research Interests: I am interested in Indigenous self-determination, identity, and cultural revitalization and preservation, primarily as they relate to the Oceti Sakowin though not limited to that sole nation. My current focus is Tribal Historic Preservation Offices and how they incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing into non-Indigenous systems.
Sophia Lundgren
B.A., Sociology, North Dakota State University
Sociology Graduate Student
sophia.lundgren@ndsu.edu
Research Interests: : I am interested in gender inequality. I’m looking to understand why women are often seen as an “other” when it comes to gender/sex. I’m also interested in Feminist Theory and Masculinities. I believe understanding Masculinities helps answer my question about how women are viewed in society, while also looking at the Feminist perspectives of gender/sex.
Grace Poff
B.A. History | B.A. Anthropology, University of Minnesota - Morris
Anthropology Graduate Student
grace.poff@ndsu.edu
Research Interests: I am interested in lithics, lithic technology and community based and collaborative archaeology. I also have a side interest in maritime and underwater archaeology.
Philomena Obeng
B.S.c. Development Studies, Valley View University, Ghana
Sociology Graduate Student
philomena.obeng@ndsu.edu
Research interests: I am interested in exploring the emotional and psychological challenges that first-time mothers face when transitioning into motherhood. My focus is to gain understanding of how support and interventions are tailored to promote the health and well-being of both first-time mothers and their children.
Mahratun Samha
B.S.S, Sociology, University of Dhaka
Sociology Graduate Student
mahratun.samha@ndsu.edu
Research interests: I have always been curious about how a child perceives social systems. Social psychology and sociolinguistics are my core areas of passion. I am also interested in the sociology of education, as it can develop my insights about how to make a curriculum and a learning system more efficient. An education system works with the psychological and language development of a child and that is how I connect all my areas of interest.
Gayathri Selvaraj
M.A. Economics, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai
B.Com (Business Analytics), PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
Sociology Graduate Student
gayathri.selvaraj@ndsu.edu
Research interests: I'm an International student from Tamil Nadu, India. Having completed Commerce and economics degrees with focus on Research methods, Statistics, Data collection, Analysis, and Interpretation along with relevant projects my area of interest includes Poverty, Inequality, Gender, Race, Population Health, and Social Psychology.
Emily Vieweg
M.F.A. Creative Writing, Lindenwood University
B.A. Psychology, Lindenwood University
Sociology | Women & Gender Studies Graduate Student
emily.vieweg@ndsu.edu
Research Interests: I am interested in many aspects of Social Inequality in the US: Single-Parent Families, LGBTQ+ Rights, Mental Healthcare Disparities, Disabled Rights and Advocacy, and Access to Healthcare; also, Feminist Theatre and Equitable Access to Performing Arts. Many of these overlap into policy, public health, education, and a host of other issues that interest me. I am a member of Staff Senate, Pride Network, Pride Alliance, Safe Zone, Including U, and Community of Respect on campus.