Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World
Laurel Bestock
Associate Professor of Archaeology and the Ancient World and Egyptology and Assyriology
Rhode Island Hall, Room 105
Office Hours
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 3:00, by appointment only.
Biography
Laurel Bestock's research focuses on the material culture of the Nile Valley. She is particularly interested in kingship, monumentality, the contexts and audiences for art and architecture, and cultural interactions.
Recent News
Brown Alumni Magazine | Digital Dig
"Digital Dig" | Kiosk Featured in Brown Alumni Magazine
The November–December 2024 issue of Brown Alumni Magazine includes an article by Megan Talikoff ’25 on Kiosk, a field recording data management system developed by the Joukowsky Institute's Professor Laurel Bestock and Lutz Klein: "Digital Dig: Archaeology’s Free Field Recording Program—Alum-created and Brown-subsidized."
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Register in Advance on Zoom
FREE WEBINAR: Applying to Graduate School in Archaeology - Friday, November 8
The Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World is offering a free webinar on Friday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00pm. The webinar will provide an overview of the graduate application process by the faculty from Brown University’s doctoral program in Archaeology and the Ancient World. They will describe how they review applications to the Ph.D. program and will share what they look for in a promising application. They will discuss what constitutes a strong personal statement, who to ask for letters of recommendation, what courses to take to prepare yourself for graduate study in archaeology, and the range of careers that graduates of the program pursue. Panelists will also discuss Brown’s new supplemental essay on diversity and inclusion. The webinar seminar provides a rare insider’s view of the application process and graduate student life.
The webinar is intended for anyone considering applying to graduate school, including both applicants applying in the coming admission cycle as well as those considering applying in a future year. The webinar is open to all members of the public who might be considering a graduate education in archaeology, regardless of experience and academic background. We welcome participation from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experience, regardless of race, color, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, caste, disability, status as a veteran, language, socio-economic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political ideology, or theoretical approach.
For more on applying to our doctoral program, please see our FAQ’s at go.brown.edu/archFAQs.
PREREGISTRATION FOR THE WEBINAR IS REQUIRED
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The webinar is intended for anyone considering applying to graduate school, including both applicants applying in the coming admission cycle as well as those considering applying in a future year. The webinar is open to all members of the public who might be considering a graduate education in archaeology, regardless of experience and academic background. We welcome participation from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experience, regardless of race, color, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, caste, disability, status as a veteran, language, socio-economic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political ideology, or theoretical approach.
For more on applying to our doctoral program, please see our FAQ’s at go.brown.edu/archFAQs.
PREREGISTRATION FOR THE WEBINAR IS REQUIRED