Opportunities
Study the environmental history of a landscape.
We welcome inquiries from prospective students and collaborators interested in how people have inhabited and transformed wetlands, rivers, and coasts. Describe the landscape or historical problem you want to understand, and the training or experience you would bring to that work.
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Graduate research
Master’s and doctoral research may examine the history of a wetland, the environmental setting of an archaeological site, or the lasting effects of land and water management. Prospective students should contact Reed Goodman to discuss research fit, degree programs, and the availability of supervision and funding.
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Undergraduate work
Depending on the project, undergraduate work may involve field documentation, mapping, archival research, or the preparation and analysis of samples. Inquiries about independent research are also welcome.
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Collaboration
Researchers, land managers, and community organizations are welcome to discuss questions for which archaeological or environmental evidence could inform an interpretation or decision.
What to expect
Connecting observations to an interpretation
A core sample or map becomes useful when we can explain what it records and how it bears on a question. Training emphasizes the reasoning that connects an observation to an interpretation, including the uncertainty introduced at each stage.
- Careful field and laboratory documentation
- Spatial, chronological, and historical reasoning
- Explaining methods and findings across disciplines
- Respect for the knowledge and priorities of descendant communities and research partners
- Responsible publication, data stewardship, and public communication
A useful first message
Getting in touch
A first message need not be a finished proposal. Explain what interests you, how you came to that question, and the kind of training or collaboration you are seeking.
Prospective graduate students should include the degree program they are considering and their approximate application timeline. A CV or résumé can help establish your background.