My decision to pursue an internship at The Gault School of Archaeological Research (GSAR) was based primarily on my interests to learn about the processing and curation of artifacts, and secondly, to enhance my limited knowledge of point diagnostics as pertaining to the various periods of time during the occupation at Gault. Interning at Gault proved… Continue Reading Andrew Montemayor, The Gault Archaeological Project
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
Beginning in May of 2010, the center of Archaeological Studies (CAS) at Texas State University San Marcos conducted a cultural resource assessment for the Spring Lake Section 206 Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project (SLAERP). The purpose of the SLAERP is to restore the natural habitats of Spring Lake and riparian (river bank) corridor/grassland adjacent to the… Continue Reading Nate Stanley, Center for Archaeological Studies
I completed an internship at San Marcos Community Acupuncture Clinic and took on the duties of a regular volunteer, but was also extended privileges of observing and participating in different forms of traditional Chinese medicine. My interest in traditional medicine and healing in different cultures led me to the acupuncture clinic to gain a better… Continue Reading Charles Williams, San Marcos Community Acupuncture Clinic
As a non-traditional student returning to college after nearly twenty years in the private sector, I chose to pursue an internship that related directly to my hometown of Smithville, Texas. As a Main Street business owner, I have worked closely with my community toward developing strategies that will attract investment and tourism to our town,… Continue Reading April Daniels, City of Smithville