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
8th Chancellor of the University of Missouri-St. Louis
Assumed office
September, 2019
Preceded byThomas F. George
Personal details
Education
Academic background
ThesisPaleonutrition of the Lower Pecos Region of the Chihuahuan Desert (1991)
Doctoral advisorVaughn M. Bryant, Jr.
D. Gentry Steele
Academic work
DisciplineAnthropology
Sub-disciplinearchaeobiology
paleonutrition
Institutions

References

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  1. ^ "Announcement of UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik | University of Missouri System". www.umsystem.edu. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "Student Outreach and Support | UMSL". www.umsl.edu. Retrieved 2024-01-14.