Kristin Sobolik is an American anthropologist who is the eighth chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Solobik earned a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Iowa and a master's and doctorate in anthropology from Texas A&M University[1] and has published more than 100 papers, books, and presentations focused on archaeobiology and paleonutrition.[2] During her tenure as chancellor, Solobik helped create the Student Academic Support Services, a student outreach and support unit with a mission to support students overcoming challenges in their academic studies.[3]
Kristin Sobolik | |
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8th Chancellor of the University of Missouri-St. Louis | |
Assumed office September, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Thomas F. George |
Personal details | |
Education | |
Academic background | |
Thesis | Paleonutrition of the Lower Pecos Region of the Chihuahuan Desert (1991) |
Doctoral advisor | Vaughn M. Bryant, Jr. D. Gentry Steele |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Anthropology |
Sub-discipline | archaeobiology paleonutrition |
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References
edit- ^ "Announcement of UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik | University of Missouri System". www.umsystem.edu. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ "Kristin Sobolik appointed 8th chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis - Climate Change Institute - University of Maine". Climate Change Institute. 2020-04-13. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ "Student Outreach and Support | UMSL". www.umsl.edu. Retrieved 2024-01-14.