Dr. Lynn Meskell

Professor

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Biography

Lynn Meskell is the Richard D. Green University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in archaeology and anthropology. She holds various honorary professorships and has received numerous prestigious grants and fellowships. Her research focuses on heritage, materiality, and the socio-political implications of archaeology. Meskell's work has explored topics such as global heritage, UNESCO's governance in archaeology, and the implications of colonialism in the Middle East. She has published extensively, including the award-winning book 'Future Ruins: UNESCO, World Heritage, Dream Peace', which critically examines UNESCO’s role in global heritage discussions. Meskell has served as a professor and director at leading institutions, including Stanford University and Columbia University. Her recent projects address the challenges of preserving archaeological heritage in India and the Middle East.

Research Interests

Experience

Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Professor at the Department of Anthropology and the Graduate Program in Historic Preservation.

Shirley R. Leonard W. Ely, Jr. Professor

2019-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Served as a professor in the Department of Anthropology.

A.D. White Professor-at-Large

2019-01-01 — 2025-01-01

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Currently a visiting professor.

Director

2010-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Stanford Archaeology Center • Stanford, CA

Led the Stanford Archaeology Center.

Professor

1999-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Columbia University • New York, NY

Served as a faculty member in the Department of Anthropology.

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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