internships focusing on archaeology laboratory work, such as artifact processing, curation of collections, and research
Working at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Archaeology Lab has been a great experience, I learned more in this one semester than I could have ever imagined. Every day in the lab is something new. I learned that archaeology is not just digging up old things that people made and used, it’s about interpreting, caring… Continue Reading Mackenzie Barnett, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department – Archaeology Lab
I have always had a fascination with the field of archaeology and wanted to gain as much knowledge and experience in that field as I possibly could. I chose the Center for Archaeological Studies because the work done there would give me an example of what archaeologists generally do, what procedures are followed, and how… Continue Reading Dylan Bellesen, Center for Archaeological Studies
As an Anthropology undergraduate, I was provided an extraordinary opportunity to help the Gault School in their laboratory at Texas State with research on Angostura projectile points found at the Gault archaeological site. As an intern for the Gault project, I was honored to have the opportunity to work with Dr. Collins on my research… Continue Reading Davette Gadison, The Gault Archaeological Project
I interned at the Center for Archaeological Studies (CAS) to acquire the valuable hands-on experience I will need to advance my career in archaeology. It is a small institution, but it contains a large collection of artifacts ranging from ceramics to bones and other interesting objects. CAS was founded in 2000 by Dr. Britt Bousman as… Continue Reading Ashlea Evans, Center for Archeological Studies
In taking an internship at the Gault Project Laboratory for the fall of 2011, I have witnessed first-hand the care and attention used in the preparation of analysis of artifacts excavated from the site. The executive director of the lab, Dr. Clark Wernecke, instructed me in general procedures and initial processing of the lot bags… Continue Reading Shannon Kubala, The Gault Archaeological Project