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Sarah Ketchley is an Egyptologist specializing in art history and the millennium BCE. She co-founded Newbook Digital Texts and teaches 'An Introduction to Digital Humanities' at the University of Washington. Inspired by intrepid women travelers of the 19th century, Sarah works with student interns to digitize and publish Nile travel diaries, particularly those of Mrs. Emma B. Andrews. Her computational analysis of Emma's writings led to the creation of an extensive digital biographical database and interactive maps archiving encoded primary source material. Sarah is also the Digital Project Manager for the Baki Project, which aims to identify and transcribe the poems of Baki, a famous Ottoman poet. Her research involves the transcribing of letters and diaries describing excavations from the so-called ‘Golden Age’ of Egyptian archaeology. Passionate about sharing her knowledge and encouraging student participation, Sarah fosters an environment where experimentation and hypothesis are welcomed, emphasizing teamwork and individual responsibility within group settings.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Teaches various courses related to Digital Humanities, including seminars on Egyptian Archaeology and digital practices.
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