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Geophysics and Archaeology Field SchoolGeophysical Methods and the Archaeology of Late Prehistoric IndianaApplication Deadline: 02/28/2006 Start Date: 06/26/2006 End Date: 08/18/2006 University, Company, InstitutionIndiana University - Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana Location of field SchoolFort Wayne; Strawtown Indiana Field School OverviewProject DirectorsRobert G. McCullough, Ph.D.Andrew A. White, M.A. Michael R. Strezewski, Ph.D. Field School DescriptionGeophysical Methods and the Archaeology of Late Prehistoric IndianaJune 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 learnManual Mapping/drawing (plan views, profiles): YesTotal 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, & TuitionAcademic Credit: YesNumber 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 contactRobert G. McCulloughKettler G11E, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805 USA Telephone: (260) 481-6892 Fax: (260) 481-6880 E-mail: mccullor@ipf.w.edu SummarySize is limited to ten undergraduate students. Application forms available on website. For best consideration, please apply by February 28, 2006. |