Amber Plemons, The Gault Archaeological Project

The Gault Project at Texas State University is the laboratory for the non-profit organization, the Gault School of Archaeological Research. I chose this internship to gain archaeological experience, as it aids to becoming a Forensic Anthropologist who should have a strong understanding of excavation methods, data collection, and data analysis across a broad spectrum of… Continue Reading Amber Plemons, The Gault Archaeological Project

Laura Graves, Michale E. Keeling Center for Comparative Medicine and Research

As part of my Master’s coursework, I conducted an internship at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Michale E. Keeling Center for Comparative Medicine and Research (Keeling Center) during the Spring 2011 semester. The Keeling Center provides an amazing opportunity for biological anthropologists with a focus in primatology. For primatologists who have an… Continue Reading Laura Graves, Michale E. Keeling Center for Comparative Medicine and Research

Tabitha Tracy, Texas Historical Commission – Archaeology Division

I conducted an internship in the spring of 2011 for the Texas Historical Commission. The main portion of this internship consisted of placing artifacts in new packaging with its respective label, while updating the database with artifact locations. This insures they will be accounted for when shipped to their final resting place and also helps… Continue Reading Tabitha Tracy, Texas Historical Commission – Archaeology Division

Jahleen Sefton, The Gault Archaeological Project

As a student seeking a career in archaeology, interning at the Gault School of Archaeological Research has been a trove of new information. Gault has shown the fascinating side of scientific discovery and at the same time the hardships of keeping financially afloat. In a semester I have been able to experience lessons I never… Continue Reading Jahleen Sefton, The Gault Archaeological Project