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Jessica Thompson

Jessica Thompson

· Assistant Professor of Anthropology

Yale University · Psychology

Active 1905–2025

h-index48
Citations7.1k
Papers23215 last 5y
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Jessica Thompson is a paleoanthropologist and an assistant professor of anthropology in Yale’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, as well as an assistant curator of anthropology at the Yale Peabody Museum. Her research involves organizing and conducting scientific fieldwork in Malawi, southeastern Africa, where she and her colleagues discover and analyze evidence of early human activity. Thompson emphasizes the importance of field-based research in fueling scientific inquiry across disciplines such as geoscience, bioscience, archaeology, and social science. Thompson is actively engaged in efforts to promote inclusivity in scientific fieldwork, recognizing the systemic and logistical barriers that prevent talented individuals, especially those with disabilities, family obligations, or limited financial means, from participating in field research. She has organized a workshop to facilitate discussions on how to lower these barriers and improve the accessibility of fieldwork. Her work also addresses the challenges of planning and executing field projects in regions with limited infrastructure, such as Malawi, where she manages logistical issues like transportation, local regulations, and financial management. Thompson advocates for increased institutional support, including hiring experienced project managers to streamline logistical tasks, thereby allowing researchers to focus more on scientific questions. Her broader goal is to foster a more inclusive and equitable environment for…

Research topics

  • Ophthalmology
  • Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Internal medicine
  • Optometry

Selected publications

Frequent coauthors

  • Raymond N. Sjaarda

    Insight (China)

    55 shared

  • Bert M. Glaser

    National Retina Institute

    33 shared

  • Ronald G. Michels

    Johns Hopkins University

    30 shared

  • Thomas A. Rice

    VA Palo Alto Health Care System

    24 shared

  • Maureen G. Maguire

    Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    21 shared

  • Daniel Martín

    21 shared

  • Serge de Bustros

    Rush University Medical Center

    19 shared

  • Ebenezer Daniel

    University of Pennsylvania

    17 shared

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