A lecture series from the MSU Department of Anthropology
What MSU Archaeologists Are Digging
Three faculty archaeologists, three short research talks and an open Q&A.
When
Thursday, Oct. 8
5 p.m.
Where
McDonel Hall, Room C-103
Michigan State University
How to join
Open to all
In person or by livestream
Meet the October 8 speakers
Each speaker will give a short overview of their current research.
Dr. Phyllis Johnson
Assistant Professor and Director of the Cultural Resources Lab (CuRL)
An anthropological archaeologist whose work includes cultural resource management, computational archaeology and stone tool analysis. Her current research examines stone tool production and use at Fort Ancient sites in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
Dr. Madeline Mackie
Assistant Professor
An environmental archaeologist who studies forager archaeology, with particular attention to North American Pleistocene populations, megafauna hunting and food systems. Her research uses quantitative methods, spatial analysis, isotopes and databases.
Dr. Gabriel Wrobel
Professor
A bioarchaeologist whose research and teaching examine the dynamic interactions between biology and culture in past populations. His work centers on ancient Maya communities in Belize, including current fieldwork at Sarteneja.
Archaeology Now is a new lecture series from the MSU Department of Anthropology, featuring faculty, graduate students, alumni and researchers working locally and abroad.