Summary
Kristina Douglass, an archaeologist at Columbia University, received an $800,000 MacArthur Fellowship for her research on how ancient societies and their environments adapted to climate changes. She conducts her fieldwork in Madagascar, studying artifacts to understand the historical strategies used by local communities to survive environmental challenges.
Key Facts
- Kristina Douglass is an archaeologist at Columbia University.
- She won an $800,000 MacArthur Fellowship for her research.
- Her research examines the co-evolution of societies and environments with climate variability.
- Douglass conducts fieldwork in southwest Madagascar.
- Local communities in Madagascar have historically adapted to environmental changes.
- Her research involves studying archaeological artifacts like pottery and bones.
- Douglass grew up in various countries, including Madagascar, which influenced her work.
