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Penny Merva

UGA Arch
MA Student

My master’s research focuses on understanding relationships between modern Indigenous ceramic practice and Native studies concepts like survivance, generational knowledge transmission, and traditional ecological knowledge. By examining Native studies literature alongside conversations with potters and community members, I hope to produce research that is grounded in lived experience and contemporary practice.

Research Areas:
Research Interests:
  • Native American studies
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology with certificates in Native American Studies and Archaeological Sciences, UGA 2025

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