Anthropology

Ed Fleming

Curator of Anthropology | efleming@smm.org

Dr. Fleming’s research focuses on the archaeology of North America, particularly the Upper Midwest, especially examining patterns of mobility, social interaction, and environmental changes from the end of the last ice age up to European colonization.  The diverse cultural collections at the Science Museum, however, have inspired broad interests.  Dr. Fleming’s philosophy is a community-focused approach to improving collections access, working in partnership to ensure to the greatest degree possible that the collections and documentation are accessible to the indigenous communities from which they originated.  He directs the department’s efforts in provenance research, consultation, and repatriation, and is currently leading a team to document and digitize the Science Museum’s extensive collection of Maya textiles and other material culture from Chiapas, Mexico.

Pejuta Haka Red Eagle

Assistant Curator of Native American Collections | predeagle@smm.org

Jasmine Koncur

Anthropology Research Assistant | jkoncur@smm.org

Mara Taft

Anthropology Collections Manager | mtaft@smm.org

Miriam Samuels-Schwartz

Archaeology Technician | msamuels-schwartz@smm.org

Selena Bernier

Archaeology Technician | sbernier@smm.org