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Geophysics and Archaeology Field School

Geophysical Methods and the Archaeology of Late Prehistoric Indiana



Application Deadline: 02/28/2006
Start Date: 06/26/2006
End Date: 08/18/2006

University, Company, Institution

Indiana University - Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Location of field School

Fort Wayne; Strawtown Indiana

Field School Overview

  • Excavation: Yes
  • Survey: Yes
  • Prehistoric: Yes
  • Time Period(s) Late Prehistoric
  • Rural: Yes
  • Short walk to site: yes

    Project Directors

    Robert G. McCullough, Ph.D.
    Andrew A. White, M.A.
    Michael R. Strezewski, Ph.D.

    Field School Description

    Geophysical Methods and the Archaeology of Late Prehistoric Indiana

    June 26 - August 18, 2006

    A Research Experience for Undergraduates Site sponsored by the National Science Foundation.

    Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Archaeological Survey (IPFW-AS) is running a three-year REU site that gives talented undergraduate students the opportunity to enhance their professional skills in the context the ongoing Strawtown archaeological research project in central Indiana. Students will acquire practical experience in the planning, implementation, and completion of original research in a real-world setting, as well as a valuable set of technical skills that is growing in usage and applicability. Through mentoring and direct participation in sophisticated geophysical archaeological research, students will be encouraged to focus and continue their careers in the sciences.

    Students will receive a $2400 stipend in addition to subsistence and lodging.

    Application deadline for best consideration is February 28, 2006.

    Complete information and application details can be found at www.ipfw.edu/archsurv/reu.html



    Field school web site: www.ipfw.edu/archsurv/reu.html
    Field School Size: 1-15
    Minimum age: undergraduate
    Is prior experience required?: No
    Recommended experience: Prior excavation field school preferred

    Specialized skills you will have the opportunity to learn

    Manual Mapping/drawing (plan views, profiles): Yes
    Total Station EDM mapping: Yes
    Remote Sensing: Yes
    Excavation Survey Techniques: Yes
    Interpreting stratigraphy: Yes
    Soils: Yes
    Database: Yes
    Report writing: Yes
    Lectures: Yes
    Lab work on rain days?: Yes

    Is travel during free time restricted?: No

    Academic, Credit Room and Board, & Tuition

    Academic Credit: Yes
    Number of Credits: To be arranged with your undergradute institution
    Room and Board Information: Subsistence and lodging provided while in the field at Strawtown and while on campus at Fort Wayne.

    Archaeology field school contact

    Robert G. McCullough
    Kettler G11E, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
    Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
    USA
    Telephone: (260) 481-6892
    Fax: (260) 481-6880
    E-mail: mccullor@ipf.w.edu

    Summary

    Size is limited to ten undergraduate students. Application forms available on website. For best consideration, please apply by February 28, 2006.

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