Katie East, PhD, D-ABFA

Board Certified Forensic Anthropologist | Science Communicator

Available for talks, workshops, and writing opportunities

Hi! I’m Katie!

By day I analyze skeletons as a Board-certified forensic anthropologist but and by night (and weekends) I educate public audiences about all things STEM. I want to empower people of all ages to think like scientists.

With over a decade working in museums, laboratories, and field settings, I offer a broad range of insights about anthropology and science to audiences of all ages.

I talk about anthropology, archaeology, STEM, forensic anthropology, and science communication to audiences of all ages. I believe being a scientist is not about wearing a lab coat, its about asking good questions, careful observation, and critical thinking.

Services.

  • Science Communication

    I offer presentations on topics including anthropology, forensic anthropology, ancient Egypt, STEM, and more.

    Looking for a specific topic you don’t see here, just contact me!

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  • For students

    I am an adjunct professor and offer workshops in presentation skills and science communication.

    Looking for a different workshop, lets chat about it

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  • For writers

    As a forensic anthropologist and an avid reader of crime fiction I offer a range of services to crime writers to help them improve the accuracy of their work

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See me in action

  • “Katie was a big hit at the two venues where she spoke. She's engaging and adds humor to her presentations. Everyone learned something new, and the audience requested that she come back for future presentations. I've recommended her to other groups; her presentations are delightful.”

    Karen Mier, Plattsmouth Public Library

Experience

Forensic Anthropologist          2018-present

SNA International (in support of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency) 

Adjunct Professor        2022-present

SUNY Canton Criminal Justice Department

Education

McMaster University, PhD, 2021: Biological Anthropology

University of Central Florida, M.A., 2015: Anthropology (Bioarchaeology)

Brown University, B.A., 2012: Concentration in Anthropology (Honors) and Archaeology

Contact ME.

Need a speaker, workshop, or guest blogger? Have a question about careers in forensic anthropology? Contact me!