Will Sieving, a graduate student in the John and Penelope Biggs Department of Classics at Washington University in St. Louis, recently presented at the annual Graduate Research Symposium (GRS), hosted by the Graduate and Professional Student Council and the Graduate Center. The GRS offers graduate and professional students from across disciplines the opportunity to share their research with the WashU community.
In his 10-minute talk, Sieving introduced the field of papyrology, the study of ancient texts preserved on papyrus. He shared the history of WashU’s papyrus collection, highlighting its significance and the ongoing efforts to conserve and publish these ancient documents. During the Q&A session, Sieving fielded questions about the broader discipline of Classics and the evolving future of research using papyri.
The GRS continues to foster interdisciplinary dialogue by showcasing the innovative work of WashU’s graduate and professional students.
