Alex Barker

Past President at American Anthropological Association

Alex Barker has extensive experience in the field of archaeology and anthropology. Alex currently holds the position of Director at the Arkansas Archeological Survey, where they oversee research stations across the state. In addition, they are a Member of the Board of Directors at the School for Advanced Research. Previously, they served as President and Past President of the American Anthropological Association. Earlier in their career, Barker held directorial roles at the University of Missouri-Columbia and the Milwaukee Public Museum. Alex also worked as a Curator and Chief Curator at the Dallas Museum of Natural History.

Alex Barker's education history includes several degrees and certifications. In 1978, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Anthropology from Marquette University. Alex then pursued further education at the University of Michigan from 1983 to 1993, where they completed a PhD in Anthropology.

In 2004, Alex attended the Museum Leadership Institute, where they obtained a degree in Museum Leadership Institute with a focus on Museums and Non-Profit Administration.

Additionally, they have obtained certifications in the field of research ethics. In October 2022, Alex completed the Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research Course 1. and the Social/Behavioral Research Course, both from the CITI Program.

These details outline Alex Barker's education history, showcasing their degrees in Anthropology, their participation in the Museum Leadership Institute, and their certifications related to research ethics.

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Timeline

  • Past President

    November, 2019 - present

  • President

    November, 2017