Field & Research

Memberships & Fieldwork

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.

Focus
Regional archaeology, field schools, site preservation
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.

Focus
Travis County archaeology, local site preservation, community education
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.

Focus
International standards, ethics, professional development
Activities
Annual meetings, publications, ethical guidelines

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