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Education<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
<strong>Alissa</strong> <strong>Whitmore</strong><br />
<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Anthropology<br />
114 Macbride Hall<br />
<strong>Iowa</strong> City, IA 52242-1322<br />
(515) 494-5717<br />
alissa-whitmore@uiowa.edu<br />
Ph.D. in Anthropology Expected May 2013<br />
Dissertation: Small Finds and the Social Environment <strong>of</strong> the Roman Public Baths<br />
Advisor: Dr. Glenn Storey<br />
M.A. in Anthropology 2008<br />
Thesis: The Archaeological Study <strong>of</strong> Gender: A Methodological Discussion<br />
Advisor: Dr. Glenn Storey<br />
B.A. in Anthropology; Classical Languages (cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa) 2006<br />
Honors Thesis: An Analysis <strong>of</strong> the Spatial Relationship between Villas and their Cemeteries<br />
Advisor: Dr. Glenn Storey<br />
Fellowships and Awards<br />
Ballard and Seashore Dissertation Year Fellowship, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong> 2012 – 2013<br />
$18,000 to support completion <strong>of</strong> dissertation by Spring 2013<br />
June Helm Scholarship, <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Anthropology, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong> 2012<br />
$1436 to fund dissertation data collection in Italy<br />
T. Anne Cleary International Dissertation Research Fellowship, 2011 – 2012<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
$3000 to fund archival work at Pompeii and Herculaneum<br />
Study Abroad Merit and Need-Based Scholarships, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong> 2011<br />
$2000 to fund participation in Carsulae archaeological excavation<br />
June Helm Scholarship, <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Anthropology, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong> 2011<br />
$2000 to fund dissertation data collection in Italy and the UK<br />
Graduate College Summer Fellowship, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong> 2011<br />
$3000 to fund dissertation data collection in Italy and the UK<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional and Graduate Students Research Grant, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong> 2011<br />
$750 to fund dissertation data collection in Italy and the UK<br />
Stanley Graduate Award for International Research, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong> 2009 – 2010<br />
$2000 to fund dissertation pilot project at Pompeii and Ostia<br />
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Executive Council <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional and Graduate Students Research Grant, 2009 – 2010<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
$500 to fund dissertation pilot project at Pompeii and Ostia<br />
Manson A. Stewart Scholarship, Classical Association <strong>of</strong> the Middle West 2005<br />
and South<br />
$1000 undergraduate scholarship<br />
Scholarly Activities<br />
Forthcoming Publications<br />
Tourists, Souvenirs, and the Consumption <strong>of</strong> Ancient Roman Sexuality. Accepted and to be<br />
published in Archaeology in the Public Eye: Proceedings <strong>of</strong> the 43rd Annual Chacmool<br />
Conference, ed. Lauren Jezowski & Nicole Engel. Chacmool Archaeological Association,<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Calgary.<br />
Conference Presentations<br />
Invited Papers<br />
Artifact Assemblages from Roman Baths: Expected, Typical, and Rare Finds. Invited paper<br />
presented at the “Thermae in Context: The Roman Bath in Town and Life” International<br />
Congress, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. February 22-23 rd , 2013.<br />
Other Presentations<br />
Sewing in the Baths? Archaeological Evidence for Cloth-Working in Roman Public Baths. Paper<br />
accepted and to be presented at the 78 th Annual Meeting <strong>of</strong> the Society for American<br />
Archaeology, Honolulu, HI. April 3-7 th , 2013.<br />
Throwing It Out with the Bathwater: An Examination <strong>of</strong> Roman Bathing Culture Using Artifacts<br />
from the Drains <strong>of</strong> Public and Military Baths. Paper presented at the 114 th Annual Meeting <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Archaeological Institute <strong>of</strong> America, Seattle, WA. January 3-6 th , 2013.<br />
Investigating Gender in the Roman Public Baths. Paper presented at the 112 th Annual Meeting <strong>of</strong><br />
the Archaeological Institute <strong>of</strong> America, San Antonio, TX. January 6-9 th , 2011.<br />
Tourists, Souvenirs, and the Consumption <strong>of</strong> Ancient Roman Sexuality. Paper presented at the<br />
43 rd Annual Chacmool Conference, Archaeology in the Public Eye. Calgary, Alberta. November<br />
11-14 th , 2010.<br />
Methodologies for Examining Gender in the Upper Paleolithic. Poster presented at the 73 rd<br />
Annual Meeting <strong>of</strong> the Society for American Archaeology. Vancouver, British Columbia. March<br />
26-30 th , 2008.<br />
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Teaching Experience<br />
Instructor<br />
Independently designed and taught undergraduate-level courses<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong>, <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Anthropology<br />
Anthropology, Science Fiction, and Fantasy 2010 – 2011<br />
Anthropology <strong>of</strong> Violence 2010<br />
Issues in Anthropology: Archaeology and Popular Culture 2009 – 2010<br />
Issues in Anthropology: The Archaeology <strong>of</strong> Gender 2009<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong>, <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Rhetoric<br />
Rhetoric II 2008<br />
Accelerated Rhetoric 2007<br />
Teaching Assistant<br />
Taught discussion sections, designed assignments and quizzes, and graded exams and essays<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong>, <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Classics<br />
Gender and Sexuality in the Ancient World 2009<br />
Ancient Sports and Leisure 2008<br />
Classical Mythology 2008<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong>, <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Anthropology<br />
Introduction to Prehistory 2006 – 2007<br />
Other Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Experience<br />
Internship at Forest Park Museum, Dallas County Conservation, Perry, IA Summer 2008<br />
Designed and constructed exhibits, catalogued collections, and developed an archaeology<br />
program for elementary school students<br />
Media Appearances and Public Outreach<br />
Interviews and Press<br />
“The History <strong>of</strong> the Bathroom,” Talk <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong>, with Charity Nebbe. <strong>Iowa</strong> Public Radio.<br />
2/11/2013. http://news.iowapublicradio.org/post/history-bathroom<br />
Interview about Roman baths, bathing culture, and dissertation research.<br />
“Los antiguos baños romanos servían como casino, gimnasio y hostpital,” with Amalia Torres.<br />
El Mercurio. 1/25/2103, p. A11. (Chilean daily newspaper)<br />
Interview and article about Roman bathing culture and dissertation research.<br />
“Down the Drain: Lost Items Reveal Roman Bath Activities,” with Stephanie Pappas. Live<br />
Science. 1/11/2013. http://www.livescience.com/26202-drain-lost-items-roman-baths.html.<br />
Interview and article about dissertation research. Article also appears as:<br />
o “Archäologie – Gemmen in Gully.” Der Spiegel. Issue 4/2013, p. 109. 1/21/2013.<br />
http://magazin.spiegel.de/reader/index_SP.html#j=2013&h=4&a=90638342 (German<br />
weekly news magazine)<br />
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o “Roman Bathhouse Drains Found to Contain Jewelry, Scalpel, Teeth.” Huffington<br />
Post. 1/13/2013. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/13/roman-bathhouse-drains-lostjewelry_n_2460797.html<br />
o “Down the Drain: Lost Items Reveal Roman Bathing Activities.” Yahoo! News.<br />
1/11/2013. http://news.yahoo.com/down-drain-lost-items-reveal-roman-bath-activities-<br />
172335947.html;_ylt=A2KLOzHe5AdRZGUAdIjQtDMD<br />
Community Presentations<br />
“What is Archaeology?” Presentation to 4 th and 5 th Graders, East Greene Elementary. October<br />
14 th , 2011. Rippey, <strong>Iowa</strong>.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Affiliations<br />
Archaeological Institute <strong>of</strong> America<br />
Society for American Archaeology<br />
Women’s Classical Caucus<br />
Institutional Service<br />
Vice-President, Anthropology Graduate Student Organization, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong> 2010 – 2011<br />
Secretary, Anthropology Graduate Student Organization, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong> 2008 – 2009<br />
Relevant Language Skills<br />
Latin (pr<strong>of</strong>icient, 4+ years)<br />
Ancient Greek (pr<strong>of</strong>icient, 4+ years)<br />
Italian (reading and basic speaking and writing, 2 years)<br />
References<br />
Dr. Glenn Storey<br />
Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><br />
Anthropology & Classics<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Classics<br />
210B Jefferson Building<br />
<strong>Iowa</strong> City, IA 52242-1418<br />
(319) 335-2073<br />
glenn-storey@uiowa.edu<br />
Dr. Craig Gibson<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Classics<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Classics<br />
203 Jefferson Building<br />
<strong>Iowa</strong> City, IA 52242-1418<br />
(319) 335-2324<br />
craig-gibson@uiowa.edu<br />
Dr. James Enloe<br />
Chair <strong>of</strong> Anthropology<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Anthropology<br />
247 Macbride Hall<br />
<strong>Iowa</strong> City, IA 52242-1322<br />
(319) 335-0514<br />
james-enloe@uiowa.edu<br />
Dr. John Finamore<br />
Chair <strong>of</strong> Classics<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Iowa</strong><br />
<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> Classics<br />
210C Jefferson Building<br />
<strong>Iowa</strong> City, IA 52242-1418<br />
(319) 335-0288<br />
john-finamore@uiowa.edu<br />
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