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Shawn Graham is a professor in the Department of History at Carleton University, specializing in Digital Humanities, Digital Archaeology, and Computational Creativity. He holds a BA Hons from Wilfrid Laurier University, alongside a MA and PhD from the University of Reading, UK. His research intertwines digital media with archaeological practices, exploring innovative methods for the representation and analysis of archaeological data. Graham's work has been recognized with several awards, including the Provost’s Fellowship Teaching Award at Carleton University. He was awarded a SSHRC Insight Grant for his project titled 'The Bone Trade,' focusing on the online trade of human remains using machine learning and neural networks, alongside collaborations with prominent institutions. He is also the founder of XLab: Cultural Heritage Informatics Collaboratory, where he maintains a blog documenting his research in digital history and archaeology. His recent publications include studies on the implications of digital technologies in archaeology and the cultural significance of digital heritage. Graham is dedicated to education and mentoring in the field of Digital Humanities and actively supervises graduate students in various contexts, encouraging the integration of digital methodologies in archaeological research.
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