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Emma Carter

West Lafayette

Summary

Motivated anthropology undergraduate with a concentration in archaeology and hands-on fieldwork experience at Fort Ouiatenon. Aspiring to pursue a Ph.D. in Egyptology, focusing on New Kingdom mortuary practices, material culture, and sociopolitical transformations. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills, poised to contribute effectively to team success and drive positive outcomes. Eager to embrace new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

DRC Scribe

Purdue University
08.2025 - Current

Added alt text to images on PowerPoint for a student who is completely blind.

Club President

Purdue University
08.2024 - Current
  • Monitored club activities and identified areas for improvement.
  • Partnered closely with club officers to develop successful strategies promoting club growth.
  • Educated new members and officers on policies and procedures relevant to different roles.

Student Assistant to Professor Freed

Dept. of Earth, Atmospheric & Planetary Sciences Purdue University
08.2023 - Current
  • Respond to course-related emails and student inquiries on behalf of professor
  • Maintain timely and professional communication across academic and administrative topics
  • Support administrative flow for a high-volume undergraduate course

Field Student

Archaeological Field School, Fort Ouiatenon
05.2025 - 06.2025
  • Participated in a month-long excavation at an 18th-century French colonial site
  • Performed stratigraphic excavation, artifact recovery, and site documentation
  • Collaborated with peers to interpret material remains within historical context
  • Applied core archaeological field methods under faculty supervision

Education

B.A. in Anthropology - Concentration in Archaeology

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05.2026

Skills

  • Archaeological excavation and field documentation
  • Interdisciplinary research and collaboration
  • Public speaking and group coordination

Timeline

DRC Scribe

Purdue University
08.2025 - Current

Field Student

Archaeological Field School, Fort Ouiatenon
05.2025 - 06.2025

Club President

Purdue University
08.2024 - Current

Student Assistant to Professor Freed

Dept. of Earth, Atmospheric & Planetary Sciences Purdue University
08.2023 - Current

B.A. in Anthropology - Concentration in Archaeology

Purdue University
Emma Carter