Memberships & Fieldwork Highlights
Professional affiliations and key fieldwork experiences showcasing archaeological methods, research collaboration, and community engagement.
Professional Memberships
Active membership in professional organizations supports ongoing engagement with archaeological research, methods development, and community outreach.
🏛️Texas Archaeological Society (TAS)
Texas's premier organization for archaeological research and education, promoting the investigation, preservation, and interpretation of archaeological sites throughout the state.
Activities: Field training, research collaboration, public outreach
🗺️Travis County Archaeological Society (TCAS)
Local archaeological society serving the Austin area and Travis County, promoting archaeological research, education, and preservation of regional archaeological resources.
Activities: Monthly meetings, volunteering with Texas Archaeological Research Laboratory (TARL)
🌎Society for American Archaeology (SAA)
International organization for professional archaeologists dedicated to research, interpretation, and protection of archaeological heritage throughout the Americas.
Activities: Annual meetings, publications, ethical guidelines
TAS Field School 2025: Excavation & Laboratory Documentation
Intensive archaeological training program combining hands-on excavation techniques with rigorous documentation protocols. The field school provided comprehensive experience in site mapping, stratigraphic recording, artifact processing, and digital documentation methods.
Field & Laboratory Documentation
Excavation techniques, stratigraphic recording, and artifact processing workflows demonstrating archaeological field methods.
Site Excavation
Field documentation in progress
Site Excavation & Grid Layout
Systematic excavation using 1x1 meter grid system with careful attention to stratigraphic contexts and feature identification.
Archaeological field methods demonstrating spatial control and systematic excavation techniques.Stratigraphic Recording
Profile documentation
Stratigraphic Profile Documentation
Detailed recording of archaeological layers and soil contexts using standardized forms and photographic documentation.
Precise documentation of vertical relationships between archaeological deposits and natural stratigraphy.Artifact Processing
Lab work
Laboratory Artifact Processing
Cleaning, cataloging, and initial analysis of recovered materials following standardized protocols.
Systematic artifact processing and database entry procedures.Digital Documentation
3D modeling
3D Modeling & Photogrammetry
Digital documentation techniques including photogrammetric recording and 3D modeling of features and artifacts.
Advanced digital documentation methods for archaeological preservation.Site Mapping
Total station work
Site Mapping & Survey
Systematic archaeological site mapping using total station and GPS equipment for precise spatial documentation.
Topographic and archaeological feature mapping with high-precision instruments.Team Collaboration
Group documentation
Collaborative Documentation Methods
Team-based approach to archaeological documentation emphasizing standardized protocols and peer review processes.
Collaborative learning environment fostering best practices in archaeological field methods.Related Research Projects
Fieldwork experience connects to broader research initiatives in environmental anthropology, underwater archaeology, and community science.
🏔️Sibinacocha High-Altitude Research
Multi-year research project investigating environmental, archaeological, and anthropological records alongside contemporary ecosystem dynamics in Peru’s highest navigable lake, situated at 4,873 meters above sea level.
Key Methods
- Underwater archaeological investigation at extreme altitude
- Terrestrial survey and surface reconnaissance
- Ethnographic interviews and community partnerships
- Environmental monitoring and documentation
This project demonstrates application of archaeological field methods in extreme environments while building collaborative relationships with indigenous communities.
🌊Texas Stream Team Water Quality Monitoring
Community-based water quality monitoring program demonstrating standardized protocols and their relevance to environmental anthropology and sustainability research.
Key Methods
- Standardized water quality protocols (DO, pH, turbidity, conductivity)
- Community science training and data validation
- Environmental monitoring and analysis
- Collaborative research approaches
This project showcases systematic field methods applied to environmental monitoring while engaging diverse communities in scientific research.
Professional Development & Training
Archaeological Methods Training
- TAS Field School 2025: Excavation & Documentation
- Underwater archaeology methods (Sibinacocha Project)
- Digital documentation and 3D modeling techniques
- Site mapping and survey methodologies
Community Engagement & Ethics
- Community-based participatory research methods
- Indigenous community collaboration protocols
- Environmental monitoring and citizen science
- Ethical guidelines for archaeological research