Student Spotlight: Meet Emuobosa!

Emuobosa Orijemie is a Newton International Postdoctoral fellow at the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research at the University of Cambridge, in the UK. He is also a member of the faculty within the Department of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria. His main fields of interest are Palynology and Environmental Archaeology. We tracked Emuobosa down to ask about taking part in the UNL Mummy Studies Field School this summer.

Hey, Emuobosa! How did you hear about our program?
Facebook

What made you interested in our program?
The content of the field school.

What are you most looking forward to about our program?
Learning more about Palaeoparasitology and Mummies!

What are you most worried/anxious about your upcoming adventure in Sicily?
Nothing really.

What are your goals after you finish your degree?
I wish to develop and improve my skills in the field of forensic palynology/archaeology, and impart this knowledge in my home institution, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

Is this your first time out of the country?
I have not yet been to the US, but certainly to other parts of Africa (Kenya, Ghana, Benin Republic, South Africa), Europe (Italy, Norway, Sweden, Germany and United Kingdom), and Central America (Mexico).

Do you know any Italian words or phrases yet?
Grazie!

Who is your favorite mummy?
I don't really have one.