cataloging, conserving, storing, researching, interpreting, and exhibiting culture
In the summer of 2012, I worked as an intern with the Texas Historical Commission’s Historic Sites Division under the direct supervision of the Curator of Archaeology. The purpose of the internship was to learn about the curation of archaeological artifacts, why objects need curation, how to curate them properly, and the current state of… Continue Reading Sandra Zwetzig, Texas Historical Commission – Historic Sites Division
During the Spring 2012 semester, we completed internships at the Grady Early Forensic Anthropology Research Laboratory (GEFARL). This internship involved projects at GEFARL as well as other work at the Osteology Research and Processing Lab (ORPL) and the Forensic Anthropology Research Facility (FARF). These labs constitute the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State (FACTS), a multifaceted program… Continue Reading Nicole Troutman and Gabriella Martinez, Grady Early Forensic Anthropology Research Laboratory
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
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