Research and Publications
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Middle Atlantic Prehistory
I am an archaeologist with a specialization in the prehistory of the Eastern Woodlands.
My interests are in modeling the population ecology of Archaic Period (ca. 10,000
- 3,000 years ago) hunter-gatherers; environmental archaeology and the application
of earth sciences to archaeological problems, and; the integration of geography, place
and landscape into archaeological interpretation. I enjoy working with students in
the classroom, field and lab and regularly provide opportunity for guided student
research. Students can gain sound methodological training through my summer archaeological
field school and through my archaeological lab methods class. Experiences gained in
these classes expose students to real world archaeological problems and research,
while hopefully cultivating a sense of stewardship and a profound respect for our
collective cultural heritage.
- Introduction to Archaeology
- Artifacts and Culture
- Archaeology of Central America
- Archaeology of Ancient North America
- Archaeological Lab Methods
- Archaeology and the Environment
- Archaeological Field Techniques
- Archaeological Field School
- Advanced Archaeological Field School
- Senior Seminar
- Archaeology of the Eastern Woodlands
- Human Population Ecology
- Environmental Archaeology
- Field Methods
The WCU Department of Anthropology and Sociology presently houses several archaeological
collections generated through long-term field investigation, private donations, or
institutional loans. These collections represent the past 8,000 years of the human
past in southeastern Pennsylvania. On-going work with these collections involves their
documentation and curation. Several research grants have provided opportunity for
student internships related various facets of this work. Prehistoric artifcact collections
presently curated within the Department:
- The Harry Wilson Collection
- The Hepner Collection
- The Lester Olin, Sr. Collection
- The Calvin Smoker Collection
Samples from these West Chester University Digital Archaeology Collections are available for viewing
here.
- Society for American Archaeology Climate Change and Archaeological Resources Committee
- Society for American Archaeology Committee on Curriculum
- President, Middle Atlantic Archaeological Conference
- Executive Board, Middle Atlantic Archaeological Conference
- Executive Board, Pennsylvania Archaeological Council
