Dr. Chantel White

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Biography

Chantel White is an Archaeobotanical Teaching Specialist at the Center Analysis Archaeological Materials (CAAM) within the Department of Anthropology. With a Ph.D. in Archaeology from Boston University and a B.A. in Anthropology from Beloit College, she specializes in the study and application of archaeological plant remains. Her research interests encompass various aspects of archaeobotany, including cooking plant processing techniques and agricultural sustainability, as well as the dietary practices of ancient civilizations, with a focus on the Paleolithic diet in Southwest Asia and classical Roman agricultural practices in Greece. Additionally, she delves into historical foodways in 19th-century Charleston, SC, and the horticultural legacy of Philadelphia, PA. As an adjunct faculty member, she teaches courses such as ANTH 2267/5267 Living World Archaeological Science, ANTH 3240/5240 Plants Society, and ANTH 5320 Archaeobotany Seminar, contributing to a broader understanding of how plants have influenced societal and cultural development throughout history.

Research Interests

Courses

ANTH 2267/5267 Living World Archaeological Science ANTH 3240/5240 Plants Society ANTH 5320 Archaeobotany Seminar

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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