Shannon Lee Dawdy
American anthropologist, historian, and archaeologist
Shannon Lee Dawdy is an American anthropologist, historian, and archaeologist. She is Professor Emerita at the University of Chicago, a MacArthur Fellow, and founder of the Future Café Network, a nonprofit that promotes grassroots futurism. She is known for her interdisciplinary innovations and public engagement, particularly in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her work has been featured by the New York Times, Science, Psychology Today, Archaeology, and various podcasts.