Matthew Keenan

Professional Bio

I am a PhD student in Anthropology with interest in the risk of zoonotic disease spillover in a North American context as mediated by human hunting practices. My research experience prior to joining the Penn State PhD program was in developing geospatial products on bushmeat trading and associated activities in West Africa and conducting analysis on different rodent and human interactions to support a broader understanding of the anthropology of health risks. I additionally have field experience conducting archeological fieldwork in the American Southeast in support of generating deeper understandings of Indigenous livelihoods and sustainability practices. I enjoy marathon running, rock climbing, reading, and supporting my fellow Penn State Veterans and their academic pursuits.