Steven Harris

Ph.D. Candidate, Anthropology Department

Graduate Research Associate, Program on Latin America and the Caribbean

Highest degree earned

M.A., Syracuse University

Graduate Student Dissertation Title

Bajan Metallurgy: An Archival Exploration of Local Blacksmithing, 1600-1800s

Bio

Steven Harris is a doctoral candidate studying historical archaeology, with a focus on Caribbean archaeology, archaeometallurgy, and the African diaspora. Steven earned a B.S. (2016) in anthropology and earth science, with a minor in Chinese studies, from Syracuse University and an M.A. (2022) in anthropology.

His current research revolves around conducting archival research and elemental analysis on the collection of ferrous artifacts recovered from a secluded cave site located on Trents Plantation, one of the earliest sugar plantations in Barbados. Steven was a Fulbright U.S. student recipient for the 2021-2022 academic year affiliated with the Barbados Museum and Historical Society in Bridgetown, Barbados. He was also nominated for the Outstanding TA Award in 2021.

Before pursuing a doctoral degree, Steven served as a peer mentor for the Doris Duke Conservation Scholar Program in Seattle, Washington.