UAS Field School Workshop Samantha E. Ascoli Tuesday, February 26 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

UAS Field School Workshop Samantha E. Ascoli Tuesday, February 26 th, 2018 4:00-6:00 PM Zimmerman Library

Agenda ´ Importance of Field Schools ´ Programs available ´ Costs and funding ´ What to bring? ´ Q&A

Why should YOU do a field school? ´ Learn anthropological skills ´ Gain valuable experience ´ Academic credit (if you ever want to graduate you have too) ´ Discover if this is the path you want to pursue ´ Explore new places and countries, make lifelong friendships, and networking for your future

Primatology ´ Tree Field Studies has a field school in primate behavior (1 in Panama and 3 in Costa Rica) ´ Costa Rica Deadline: MARCH 15 ´ Panama Deadline: TBA? ´ http://treefieldstudies.wixsite.com/treefieldstudies/2017-courses

Paleoanthropology ´ Great list of field schools for Paleoanthropology including (paleoanthropology, taphonomy, archaeology, geology, and many more) Programs in Kenya, Spain, Ethiopia, Tanzania, South America, and more! ´ http://humanorigins.si.edu/education/students ´ Koobi Fora Field School ´ https://cashp.columbian.gwu.edu/koobi-fora-field-school

Bioarchaeology and Osteology ´ University College, London has a bioarchaeological field school in Greece: ´ https://sites.google.com/site/astypalaiabioarchaeology/ ´ Archaeotek, Romania. Juvenile and Adult Osteology Workshop: ´ https://www.archaeotek-archaeology.org/ ´ When the 2018 list is updated, a great resource for bioarchaeological field schools around the world is Shovelbums (search “bioarchaeology” for bioarch specific field schools): ´ http://shovelbums.net/index.php/view-field-schools

Archaeology ´ Great resource for archaeological field schools around the world: ´ http://shovelbums.net/index.php/view-field-schools ´ The IFR offers a variety of field school opportunities around the world (most of these are also listed in ShovelBums): ´ http://www.ifrglobal.org ´ Crow Canyon Archaeological Field School: ´ http://www.crowcanyon.org/index.php/programs-for-college-students ´ ArchaeoTek offers a variety of different field schools in Eastern Europe: ´ https://www.archaeotek-archaeology.org/ ´ Belize Valley Archaeological Reconnaissance Project has field schools in Belize working at ancient Maya centers: ´ http://www.bvar.org/

Conservation and Museums ´ From building preservation, to ceramic or paper restoration, these programs offeree through the San Gemini Preservation Studies Program are for those interested in conservation, restoration, and preservation of the past: ´ http://www.sangeministudies.org/ ´ Join the Museum Studies List Serve, new opportunities such as internships, job postings, scholarships, and more are offered periodically throughout the week. ´ Email: MSST-L@unm.edu for more information

Ethnology and Ethnohistory ´ The IFR offers a field school in ethnohistory, which integrates archaeology, ethnohistoric research, art history, and ethnographic data into a comprehensive field school in Mexico: ´ http://www.ifrglobal.org/programs/centralamerica/mexico- ethnohistorical ´ Florida Atlantic University offers ethnographic field work opportunities in Ecuador : ´ http://www.fau.edu/anthro/ethnfield.php ´ Medical Anthropology Field School in the Himalayas: ´ http://www.himalayanhealth.com/anthro/anthro_exped.htm ´ Community based research ethnographic field school in Belize: ´ https://ccsa.cc/programs/summer/2017/Belize-Anthropology.php ´ Graphic Anthropology Field School in Malta: ´ http://www.anthropologyfieldschool.org/

HOW much does this cost? ´ Prices vary ´ Some field schools offer internal scholarships to students with financial need ´ Ask to see if you can opt out of paying for tuition if you do not need the credits! ´ Local field schools vs. International field school costs ´ Every little bit of funding counts, check out UNM Anthropology Scholarships as well.

HOW can I save money? NM Dept of Anthropology (due date TBA!) ´ ´ Indigenous scholarship $500 ´ Barbara MacCaulley (archaeology only) $500 ´ John M. Campbell $250 ´ Krisztine Kossee (old world focus archaeology only) $500 Archaeological Society of New Mexico: $500-$1000 for Field School or research, SW ´ preference. ´ https://newmexico- archaeology.org/scholarships/ Native American Scholarship for CO Council of Professional Archaeologists: $750 for field ´ school costs http://coloradoarchaeologists.org/about-us/native- american-scholarship/ ´ AIA resources: ´ ´ http://www.archaeological.org/grants/708

Funded Opportunities ´ Crow Canyon Archaeological Center Paid Internships (advanced archaeology students) ´ http://www.crowcanyon.org/index.php/internships ´ NSF Funded Programs ´ Koobi Fora Field School: ´ https://cashp.columbian.gwu.edu/koobi-fora-field-school ´ Preservation Archaeology Field School SW New Mexico- receive a $3000 stipend! ´ http://www.archaeologysouthwest.org/what-we-do/investigations/salado/field-school/ ´ Bioarcheology of Greek Colonization in Sicily, Italy- receive a weekly stipend of $500 for 8 weeks ´ http://research.franklin.uga.edu/reu/ ´ Additional REU programs: ´ https://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/list_result.jsp ´ Institute of Field Research (must be attending an IFR Field School!) ´ http://ifrglobal.org/students/scholarships/

What to bring Lists are usually provided ´ Ask about cultural norms of the area and dress appropriately ´ Ask about what the program provides? (e.g. COFFEE in the AM? Tools? Notebooks?) ´ Extras: ´ ´ Watch ´ Pocket knife ´ Lighter ´ Collapsible water container ´ Bandanas ´ First aid kit and medical supplies (PeptoBismo, Tums, IB Profan/Advil, BENEDRYL, ITCH CREAMS) ´ Extra $$$$$$ ´ USB charger, possibly solar charger ´ Common phrases book if traveling internationally ´ PASSPORT (DO YOU HAVE ONE OR CAN YOU GET ONE IN TIME?) ´ VISA???

Questions?