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A Note from AUSA................................................................................................... 3 Things to Consider................................................................................................... 4 Funding..................................................................................................................... 8 Applying for Credits from NYU............................................................................... 11 Student Experiences................................................................................................ 13 Fieldwork Directory
Archaeology..................................................................................... 21 North America.................................................... 21 Central America and the Caribbean................. 30 South America.................................................... 32 Europe................................................................. 33 Africa................................................................... 41 Near/Middle East............................................... 42 Asia, Australia, and the Pacific......................... 44 Sociocultural/Linguistic Anthropology.......................................... 45 Physical Anthropology.................................................................... 47
General Internship Information.............................................................................. 50 Additional Resources............................................................................................... 54 Acknowledgements/More information about AUSA.............................................. 55
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A Note from AUSA
hank you, first of all, for picking up a copy of this fieldwork and internship guide compiled by the officers of the
Anthropology Undergraduate Student Association. It is our sincere hope that this guide will aid you in your quest
to find opportunities for practical experience in the wondrous field of anthropology that we all know and love. As
you probably know by now, anthropology is essentially a fieldwork‐based discipline that cannot be understood solely within
the confines of the classroom. To truly grasp what anthropology is really about, it is necessary to go into
“the field” and experience for yourself what fieldwork is like.
We were founded on the desire to serve the needs of anthropology students by providing them with anthropology‐
related activities and opportunities and, ever since, it has been our mission to get students involved with anthropology
beyond the classroom. We have worked hard on this third annual fieldwork and internship guide, and believe strongly that
it can help you on your way to an experience of a lifetime, whether it be a field school in Tanzania, a human rights
internship in Germany, or a position at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Should you have any
questions/comments/suggestions, please feel free to contact us. As always, we value your opinion and hope to see you at
our events!
Sincerely,
The Anthropology Undergraduate Student Association
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Things to Consider
hy should you go for a fieldwork or internship opportunity? What can such experiences offer you? Let’s talk
about fieldwork first. To speak in realistic terms, if you plan on pursuing an academic career in anthropology,
such experiences—especially in the field—are not only viewed favorably by, say, graduate schools, they are
often required for admission. This is mostly because fieldwork is not for everyone. As you may know, fieldwork in
anthropology can be strenuous and taxing, requiring long hours and meticulous work. To be able to handle the strains of
fieldwork, you must be adaptable, hard‐working, and patient. When the admissions board of a graduate program sees that
you have attended a field school, for instance, they can infer that [1] you possess a certain level of aptitude with certain
anthropological methods and techniques and [2] you possess the motivation to be able to survive and thrive under stressful
conditions that would have tested the will of the typical individual. You may, for example, have to camp out in the deserts
of New Mexico, working in 100°F+ temperatures, or deal with a multitude of potentially deadly insects in the jungles of the
Amazon, or put up with the lack of constant running water and electricity in rural, poverty‐stricken areas of many countries
in the world. While it can be fun and educational to undertake the challenges of living in less‐than‐luxurious circumstances
with a certain group of people for one or two months, it may also test the bounds of your sanity.
hich brings us to our next point—how does one go about the nigh impossible task of choosing a fieldwork
opportunity out of the hundreds listed in this directory? It all boils down to the individual. What do YOU want to
do? Are you interested in archaeology, physical anthropology, or sociocultural/linguistic anthropology? Or are
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you interested in more than one? Some of these opportunities combine multiple aspects of anthropology. You can work, for
example, with human fossils and artifacts at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania, or learn about rock art and the plight of aboriginal
peoples in Australia. Next, is there a specific region/culture that you are interested in? This is often one of the biggest
deciding factors for field school participants. Furthermore, are there certain working conditions that you cannot tolerate?
Some people, for example, prefer more comfortable living circumstances. Others cannot work in extreme heat or cold, or
would not do well in areas of the world where meat is a prevalent part of the diet. We suggest that you research the region
you are looking at and check websites to get a sense of what the room and board situation is like.
Another huge factor is cost—field schools tend to be expensive (though receiving credit through them can often be
cheaper than paying NYU tuition). If cost is a significant issue for you, try looking for field schools with lesser room, board,
and tuition fees, or look to volunteer (at some field schools, you can still participate and not pay the tuition fee—meaning
you are completing the course without credit). To reduce the cost of travel, try working someplace closer to home. There
are a few opportunities in this guide that offer a stipend—most often these are funded through National Science
Foundation—Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF‐REU). Also, you could try turning your experience into a
research project by applying for funding (see Funding, page 8).
After you consider all these points, try researching the field program(s) itself. Has it been running for a significant
amount of time? Who is running it? Ask your professors if they know anything about the program directors or course
instructors of the specific field schools—they can offer you valuable advice. Lastly, don’t be afraid to contact the program
directors about any questions or concerns that you may have. Failure to respond in a reasonable amount of time can be a
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surefire indication that the program is not set up so much to train you, but instead to obtain some cheap labor! Remember,
many of these deadlines are fast approaching and some of these programs have limited space and accept applicants on a
first‐come‐first‐serve basis. So get cracking!
hat about internships? Internships and other opportunities that offer practical experience are also very valuable,
especially if you’re looking to obtain specialized skills. Have you always wanted to work in conservation or
archives? Did you ever wonder what it was like to manage a museum’s collection or how research is conducted
in a zoo setting? Completing an internship can allow you to become familiar with how anthropology is relevant in the “real
world”. Choose from opportunities to work at museums, cultural institutions, research institutes, or NGOs. Some
internships are available for the summer only; others are available during the typical school year. Luckily for us, at NYU, we
have access to a plethora of fantastic institutions in New York City. You might even be lucky enough to snag a paid
internship!
or those of you who are interested in cultural anthropology, you might also consider a study abroad stint or a
volunteer program abroad. Unlike in archaeology or physical anthropology, undergraduate fieldwork experience
is not required for graduate programs in cultural anthropology. Rather, many programs are looking for life
experiences. These can include studying abroad, doing volunteer work, or working for NGOs or other related groups. For
you, there are infinite possibilities. So while we suggest you use this guide to see if there is anything that interests you, we
also suggest that you do some research yourself (see Additional Resources, page 54) and talk to your professors to see
what other options are available out there for you before you make your decision. Best of luck!!
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o how do you know if field school is right for you? Field schools are programs that are set up to give what is
probably your first taste of life and work in the field—all while providing the necessary guidance and instruction.
If you are new to the field of the anthropology or feel that you have a modest background in your discipline, the
resources that field schools exclusively offer can be invaluable. Some students find while attending field school that the
subject area or field conditions are, ultimately, not for them. It is much better to discover this while attending a field school
than, say, while working as a field assistant, where the pressure can be far greater. That being said, there are some distinct
advantages to jumping straight into a position as a field worker or assistant without first attending field school. First, this
opens up a wider variety of projects suited to your specific interests. A position as a field worker also allows you to work
more closely with researchers of your choice. Perhaps you have a professor or supervisor with whom you would like to
work. These sorts of positions can foster collaborative relationships that lead to future projects. Finally, while a position as a
field worker is almost certainly more grueling than as a field school student, it is also more rewarding for those same
reasons. The bottom line? Unless you are certain that you possess the necessary will and skills to work as a field worker
now, look to attend a field school. Who knows, after field school, you may decide that you want to become a field worker!
Note: Only field schools are listed in the fieldwork section of this guide. There are simply too many field worker
opportunities to find and verify. If you are looking to work as a field assistant, do some research, search for listings, and
begin contacting the people involved. You may also want to check out some of the links in the Additional Resources, page
54, section of the guide. Good luck!
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Funding
nce you decide on a particular fieldwork or internship opportunity, try to see if you can turn it into a full‐fledged
research project, or look around to see if there are any other funding options available. Some of these funding
options are capable of covering the entire cost of field school; in other words, you will be attending field school
for free! Here are a few of the funding opportunities that many anthropology students have taken advantage of over the
years:
DEAN’S UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FUND Visit website
This is one option that we at NYU have been particularly fortunate to have. It is open to students from all disciplines within
the College of Arts and Science. The DURF offers up to $2,000 for the funding of research or to make up for wages lost
during the study period. The application process is very straightforward—all you need is to submit an application form
(which now can be done entirely online) and a faculty member’s recommendation. When you are finished with your
project, you are required to complete a write‐up of the research results and to submit all receipts, as well as present a
PowerPoint or poster at the annual Dean’s Undergraduate Research Conference in April. You will then have the opportunity
to publish your abstract in Inquiry, NYU’s journal for undergraduate research. The Anthropology Undergraduate Research
Conference, a brand new biannual conference sponsored by the Anthropology Undergraduate Research Association (AURA)
at NYU, is also accepting conference applications from undergraduates. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Deadlines: February 1, April 3, and November 1 of each year
faculty recommendations. You may be required to follow
different procedures for different types of programs. That is
why we suggest that you visit a CAS advisor or Study Abroad
advisor as soon as possible to determine your particular
course of action. If you are looking to transfer your credits
from a field school abroad to NYU, for example, you will be
required to write a petition for non‐NYU Study Abroad (see
example at left), as well as have your department validate
the relevancy of the program to your major. You will also
need to obtain a recommendation. Keep in mind, there may
be a limit to the amount of credit that NYU is willing to
accept and there are rules about residency that you may
need to follow (i.e., you must take your last 32 credits “in
house” at NYU. Also, if you receive credit, it may come in the
form of a pass/fail, rather than a letter grade.
APETITION FOR CREDIT FROM NON-NYU STUDY ABROAD (SUMMER 2007) Credit-Granting Programs/ Field Schools in Archaeology: (1) Belize Valley Archaeological Reconnaissance Project Field School (with University of Mississippi, 6 credits offered) (2) San José del Moro Archaeological Project (with Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 8 credits offered)* Dear Reader, As an archaeology student planning on attending graduate school in New World archaeology, fieldwork experience as an undergraduate is essential, and even required for acceptance. Furthermore, because archaeology is essentially a fieldwork-based discipline, such experiences will help jumpstart a possible future career in academia. Thus, archaeology students often spend their summers working on digs all over the world, learning first-hand the methods and techniques that cannot be taught in a classroom environment. Many of them attend specialized field schools that are run by or associated with credit-granting institutions. Unfortunately, because NYU does not host archaeological field school sessions both in New York and abroad, I have had to look elsewhere for such opportunities. This summer, I plan on participating in two separate field schools, both of which I have already been accepted to. The first, the Belize Valley Archaeological Reconnaissance Project (BVAR) Field School, will involve excavating at a Classic Maya site known as Baking Pot in Belize (see attached syllabus and website information). The second, the San José del Moro Archaeological Project Field School, will be held at the Moche burial site of San José del Moro near Chepén, Peru (see attached syllabus). Both will involve lectures, demonstrations, examinations, and of course, a chance to excavate full-time in the day, and to analyze the resulting finds at night. I am hoping that both of these field experiences will help me narrow down my research interests from New World archaeology to more specific topics. Since I am planning on applying for graduate school in the fall, this has become a more urgent matter, but one that I believe can be easily resolved. Working in the field will allow me to not only familiarize myself with different technologies and methodologies, it will help me understand the types of conditions under which I am willing and able to work. All in all, the rigorous and strenuous training offered by both these field schools will help me immensely in my preparation for a future in archaeology. Thank you. I gratefully appreciate your time and consideration. Sincerely, XXXXXXXXXXX 4/11/07
Applying for Credits from NYU
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For those of you looking to receive credit through less complicated means, try going for “Internship” credit (which doesn’t
count towards your major) or “Independent Study” credit through the department. To arrange for internship credit in
anthropology, simply talk to Professor Di Fiore, the Director of Undergraduate Studies, and obtain a statement from your
internship supervisor concerning the type of work you’ll be doing. To undertake an Independent Study, find a faculty
member who will help you with developing and completing a research project.
Whatever you decide to do, try to plan ahead and arrange all your affairs as soon as possible. These things, especially the
petitions, can take weeks to process, so we suggest you begin working on yours as soon as you can. Good luck!
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So what have your fellow NYU anthropology enthusiasts been up to all this time??
Here are just a few statements from some of your peers. Feel free to contact them for the “insider’s scoop” on some of the opportunities in this directory.
Map of countries around the world where AUSA members have made a mark
Add to our map! Let us know about your fieldwork and internship experiences and help future generations of anthropologists in their endeavors! Contact [email protected] to contribute to future editions of this guide!
If you are thinking about becoming an anthropologist, attending a field school as an undergraduate student is probably one of the
smartest things you can do. It is guaranteed that you will gain priceless knowledge there. At the very least, you will learn if the career you saw yourself pursuing as an anthropologist is actually what you want to do for the rest of your working life. Of course, the actual field school you pick is quite important since the programs that different institutions run can be structured in different ways. Fortunately, the program I was part of was very organized and not only did I learn a lot, but I also met wonderful people who I still keep in contact with.
The field school I attended this past summer was the San José de Moro Archaeological Project (see page 33), run by Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. I was part of an international group of students who had been accepted to the program. The program starts in Lima, where students get acquainted with each other and also learn more about the program. Next, we traveled by bus to the San Jose de Moro archeological site. While we didn’t live at the site, we were staying in a town only 5‐10 minutes away by car. Our work day normally started at 7AM and concluded at 5 PM. At the site we were taught the technical aspects of archaeology. We also kept field journals where we recorded what we did each day and also described findings. In the weekends we would visit other archaeological sites nearby which were sometimes being excavated by different archaeological programs. A couple of times a week we would hike mountains in order to prospect archaeological sites. In those occasions we were taught to use GPS devices and given the tasks of using them to mark the archaeological sites.
Overall, my experience with this program was fantastic; everything was well‐planned and you never found yourself bored. Additionally, after the program concluded I decided to go to Cusco and Machu Picchu with a group of friends I made during field school.
In fall of last year, I attended a study abroad program in Madagascar through SUNY‐Stony Brook. This past summer I had the chance to return to the field site and complete the project on acoustic communication in the greater bamboo lemur (Prolemur simus). A Malagasy colleague and I finished recording the vocalizations, and now another co‐author and I are busy with the analysis for the final paper. It was quite different being an independent researcher, and it was stranger still to be the leader of the team, responsible for logistical and financial decisions. People quickly become fast friends when living together in the field, and—though the work was physically strenuous—the good company made it really enjoyable. Especially now that the temperature's below freezing in New York, I'm itching to get back to the forest. The leeches, speaking of itching, are the one thing I don't miss.
Student Experiences
The Ometepe Biological Field Station (see page 48) is located on the remote island of Ometepe in Lake Nicaragua. I enrolled in the month long course “Primate Behavior and Ecology” taught by Professor Donati of Oxford University. The first goal of the course was to teach basic field techniques used when studying primates in the rainforest. This included topography techniques and data recording methods. Secondly, the program educated students on primate behavior and ecology from every region of the world, beginning with Lemurs and ending with modern living Great Apes. The educational section of the course focused on the Mantled Howler Monkeys native to the island.
Using the field techniques and class lectures I created a two‐week research project. I then tracked a subject and recorded information tailored to my research project, which focused on feeding postures and food‐source variations as a function of gender and age. I recorded data on food type (young leaf, fruit, flower, etc…), feeding posture (hanging, reclining, sitting, etc…), gender and age of the subject.
I analyzed the data in the final days of the course by comparing it to previous studies and then formed a novel conclusion. The data was then reported in a PowerPoint format to the professor and other students.
My first hands‐on experiences in the field of archaeology came about when I volunteered to help out on a project in the Anthropology
Department that involved re‐bagging and cataloguing previously excavated material being stored in the basement of the Anthropology building. This offered me my first experience handling artifacts and getting a sense of how both meticulous and interesting the process of excavating could be. It really fueled my desire to participate in a fieldwork project. I was interested in studying the Maya culture, and, after attending a workshop on fieldwork opportunities, I applied to work at a site in Belize during June of 2007. The program, the Belize Valley Archaeological Reconnaissance Project (see page 30), involved working at the Maya site of Baking Pot. I learned techniques in identifying artifacts, conducting settlement survey and taking thorough, informative notes. Though some days were hot and some days were muddy and some days were pretty exhausting, I can honestly say that my days spent working on site were the most thrilling days of my summer! I did many things I never thought I would ever be able to do, including spelunking into a cave to see ancient Maya pottery and skeletons. I was even able to take a trip into Guatemala to visit the famous site of Tikal, a dream come true for me. However, it was the chance to spend time and collaborate with people who share many of my interests and passions that really made the BVAR project memorable for me. This past summer, I returned to Baking Pot to participate in BVAR’s continuing excavations and to conduct independent research for my senior honors thesis and will be returning once again this June. In spring of 2008, I also interned at the American Museum of Natural History in the Mexican and Central American Archaeology division of the Anthropology Internship Program (see page 50). If I had any advice to give anthropology majors, especially those interested in archaeology, it would be to experience some time in the field! There is a huge discrepancy between how people imagine fieldwork to be and how it is in reality. Let’s just say, I was hardly running around with a whip and stealing lost arks and the like, but I did find some obsidian blades! If finances are an issue, there ARE funding programs and grants out there; think of that as your first chance to hunt for hidden treasure, you archaeologist out there! There truly are opportunities all around you to gain experience in whatever area of Anthropology that fascinates you (your professor and fellow students are often some of your best resources for hearing about these…and, of course, the internet.) Finally, do not get discouraged if something seems impractical or impossible. If you really DIG what you’re doing, then go for it!!!
Over the past summer, I attended a field school at the Ometepe Biological Field Station (see page 48) in Nicaragua. Ometepe is an island in the middle of Lake Nicaragua and, in addition to about 30,000 people, it is home to large populations of white‐throated capuchin (Cebus capucinus) and black mantled howler (Alouatta palliata) monkeys.
At the field station, I took a class entitled Advanced Primate Behavior & Ecology. The “advanced” part of the name signified a greater emphasis on independent research projects. We were required to attend lectures on field techniques only (none on behavioral ecology), helping budget more time for developing the project and collecting data. I would recommend this course over the course entitled Primate Behavior & Ecology for those applying to either Ometepe or La Suerte who have any sort of background in primate behavior because the more time you can spend in the field, the better it is for your project. Also, traveling from the field station to the forest was generally a long walk and returning to the station to attend lectures in the afternoon effectively ended the workday prematurely. In fact, after getting accustomed to the fieldwork lifestyle, it became common practice to pack breakfasts and lunches just so that we were able to stay in the forest the entire day.
I applied to work at Ometepe because, first, I love the outdoors and was intrigued with working in tropical forests and second, I had some interest in primate behavioral research and wanted to find out if I was suited for work in the field. I also applied for and received a grant from the Dean’s Undergraduate Research Fund (see page 8). As it turns out, field school provided exactly what I had anticipated. It provided a taste of the demands of field research while providing guidance and support when needed. And fieldwork can certainly be demanding. At Ometepe, wake up times between 4:00 and 5:30 in the morning were the norm. Hiking several miles a day was essential just to travel between the field station and the forest. Once in the forest, we were exposed to a variety of insects and malicious plants that no amount of bug spray could fix. At the same time, however, the professor, TA’s, station staff and other students were always nearby. Food was always provided and water was easily accessible. The living quarters were quite comfortable. We even had time before bedtime to screen movies and hang out! In short, the field school was demanding at times but definitely not as much as it could have been. Students who decide that field research is not for them—and some students definitely do—should never be left to agonize over the duration of their stay; for people like me—those who are not confident about their career interests and goals—field school is very worthwhile for this reason. My experience at Ometepe was positive and convinced me to return to the field this coming summer—this time as a field researcher at Yasuní National Park, Ecuador.
In the summer of 2007, I was a volunteer excavator at the site of Abri Castanet, France under the direction of Dr. Randall White. I flew to
France directly from Cyprus, where I had spent a month at the Yeronissos Island Expedition field school, extremely nervous about how different an ongoing excavation would be from the study season I had just participated in and, probably more so, whether living in a tiny two‐person tent for a month would be as difficult as it sounded. The excavation at Castanet was, in fact, not much different from my field school experience although excavation was expectedly a much larger part of the former.
I had heard horror stories before about sites where educating student volunteers was in no way a priority and one ended the season with little more than an understanding of how to pitch a tent. Although tent‐pitching was among the many lessons learned at Castanet, it was clear to me from the very first day that everyone at the site was willing and eager to teach us about archaeology. We worked 5 and a half days a week rotating in groups between the on‐site lab and excavating, so that everyone did their fair share of processing artifacts and finding artifacts. This allowed me to participate in a wide range of techniques integral to any excavation from shooting in points with the Total Station, to marking artifacts, to wet‐sieving. More importantly though, everyone on site also made sure that we, the undergraduate students, knew why we were shooting points or wet sieving. I can honestly say it was the most intensive learning experience of my life; each activity came with lessons about the Upper Paleolithic, the archaeology of Southwest France, and archaeology in general. Even our days off were spent visiting nearby sites and, as the team was split more or less evenly between French and American excavators, each meal became an exercise in language immersion.
I found my experience at Castanet so rewarding that I returned for the following season, 2008, and have plans to attend this summer as well. I am also currently working on a research project concerning Upper Paleolithic body ornaments that draws heavily on what I’ve learned, and continue to learn, at Castanet.
This past summer, I spent five weeks working on a dig in Transylvania, Romania. It was my first field experience, and I was immediately immersed in the hands‐on nature of life in the field. The program I chose was the Dacian Fortress and Acropolis dig, an excavation of an Iron Age fortress in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. I applied for, and was honored to receive, a Ranieri Travel Grant (see page 9) to support my work on this dig.
Camping for those weeks in Transylvania was an experience unlike any other. Exciting and exhausting days at the site, unforgettable nights around the campfire or in our tents listening to the night noises of the mountains. The first days of the excavations were tough for me‐ I'd never been on a dig before, had no idea what to do, and somehow managed to get hit in the head with a shovel. All my previous archaeological experience had taken place in a nice comfortable laboratory or classroom. But I learned fast, with the help of the professionals and the other volunteers. Excavating the fortress made me feel personally acquainted with the history of the region; we found weapon fragments, jewelry, and pottery made by both the native Dacians and the Romans who had invaded Dacia in the late Iron Age. A favorite find was part of a Roman chariot wheel.
In our time off, we'd hunt for fossils in the river, hike the foothills, or make the long trek by foot to the nearby village of Racos. Weekends involved trips into the cities of Brasov, Bran, or Sighisoara, to see the archaeology museums (and of course, Dracula's castle!)
Getting to know another country, working with archaeologists of countless different nationalities and backgrounds, and being exposed to life in the field combined to make this an incredibly valuable experience.
Finally, the part you’ve been waiting for! The following is a listing of all the relevant anthropology‐related fieldwork and internship experiences we could find. The fieldwork listings come first (in the order of archaeology, sociocultural/linguistic anthropology, and physical anthropology), followed by internships and additional resources. Have fun browsing!
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FIELDWORK AND INTERNSHIP DIRECTORY 2009
FIELDWORK IN ARCHAEOLOGY (by region)
North America Program Name/Affiliation: Location & Description: Time Period
(2009 dates): Cost: Application
Deadline: Contact:
Langara College – Katzie First Nation Archaeology Field School
British Columbia, Canada: Excavate at site in traditional Katzie First Nation territory (Middle‐Late Period)
5/5‐8/4 Program Cost (15 credits): C$2,000‐2,500
3/17/09 Contact for details
Stan Copp Website | AIA Listing
Welqámex Archaeological Research Project (UCLA)
British Columbia, Canada: Investigate the evolution of Stó:lō political economy at Welqámex in the upper Fraser Valley (A.D. 1200‐1400)
Fortress of Louisbourg Archaeology Program 2009 (Fortress Louisbourg Assoc., Parks Canada)
Nova Scotia, Canada: Excavate at the De la Valliere property at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada (18th cent.)
8/10‐8/14; 8/17‐8/21
Room and Board: C$650/session
6/30/09 Fortress of Louisbourg Association Website | AIA Listing
Scottie Creek Culture History Project (Yukon College, White River First Nation)
Yukon, Canada: Participate in ethnographic and archaeological research in the Mirror Creek and Scottie Creek valleys of the upper Tanana River watershed (Late Pleistocene‐Historic)
6/4‐7/21 Room and Board: Canadian students: $1,800; others: $2,650; Contact for non‐credit fees Tuition (6 credits): $1,800
5/1/09 Norman Alexander Easton Website | AIA Listing
Ethnohistorical Archaeology of Mexico
Mexico: see Central America and the Caribbean (page 31)
Old St. Stephens Globe Hotel ‐ Expedition 31 (Univ. of South Alabama, Alabama Museum of Nat. Hist., St. Stephens Hist. Comm.)
AL, USA: Work at Old St. Stephens, a Spanish fort, American trading post, and Mississippi territorial capital during the settlement of the SW frontier (early 19th cent.)
6/7‐6/13; 6/14‐6/20; 6/21‐6/27; 6/28‐7/1
Program Cost: $400/week (first 3 sessions) $200/3‐day session
Elden Pueblo Project (Arizona Nat. Hist. Assoc., Coconino National Forest)
AZ, USA: Excavate at Elden Pueblo, the type site for the Elden Phase of the Northern Sinagua tradition (A.D. 1150‐1250)
6/21‐6/26; 6/29‐7/3
Program Cost: $100/week Camping or local rooms available Contact for details
Rolling Lisa Edmonson Website | AIA Listing
Mt. Trumbull Prehistory Project (Nevada State College)
AZ, USA: Work at archaeological sites near Mt. Logan and Mt. Trumbull, north of the Grand Canyon (BMIII‐Pueblo III)
6/15‐7/3; 7/6‐7/24
Room and Board: $600/session Tuition (3 credits): $97.50/credit+$50 application fee
4/1/09 Paul E Buck Website | AIA Listing
Presidio of Santa Barbara Archaeological Field School (California Polytechnic State Univ.)
CA, USA: Excavate at the Spanish Presidio of Santa Barbara, a military post founded to defend from foreign invasion (Spanish Colonial‐Mexican‐American)
7/5‐8/14 Room and Board: Contact for details Tuition (8 quarter credits): $995
6/14/09 Robert L Hoover AIA Listing
San Bernardino National Forest Applied Archaeology (UCLA)
CA, USA: Work in the Holcomb Valley area, rich in Serrano Indian sites, in the mountains of the San Bernardino National Forest (Late Antiquity)
CA, USA: Investigate a series of rock‐art sites attributed to the Chumash and Yokuts tribal cultures in the San Emigdio Mountains (Prehistoric‐Historic)
Archaeology Fieldschool: A Rocky Mountain High! (Utah State Univ.)
CO/ID/UT, USA: Work at three different sites in this archaeology field school; opportunities to explore landmarks of the American West (Preindian‐Historic)
Island of Shoals Archaeology Program (Shoals Marine Laboratory, Cornell Univ., Univ. of New Hampshire)
ME/NH, USA: Work on the Isles of Shoals off the coast of Maine, the home of early fishing communities (1670‐1900)
6/8‐6/22 Program Cost (4 credits): $5,564
2/15/09 Rolling
Robin Hadlock Seeley Website | AIA Listing
Fort Knox Field School – The Foundation II (Friends of Fort Knox)
ME, USA: Excavate at Fort Knox, a massive granite seacoast fortification (18th‐19th cent.)
8/3‐8/7 Room and Board: Make own arrangements Contact for details
7/15/09 Leon Seymour Website | AIA Listing
Field School in Historic Archaeology (Hist. St. Mary’s City, St. Mary’s College of Maryland)
MD, USA: Excavate in the Chesapeake region while visiting sites and working with artifacts in southern Maryland
5/27‐8/2 Program Cost: Contact for details
5/1/09 Contact for details
Tim Riordan Website | AIA Listing
Baltimore Field School in Historical Archaeology (Univ. of Maryland)
MD, USA: Excavate at the village of Texas, an Irish‐American working class community in Baltimore County (19th cent.)
6/1‐7/10 Room and Board: Contact for details Tuition (6 credits): $300/undergrad credit
Contact for details
Stephen Brighton Website | AIA Listing
Annapolis Field School in Archaeology (Univ. of Maryland, College Park)
MD, USA: Work at two locales: the urban setting of Annapolis and the former plantation at Wye House (18th‐19th cent.)
6/1‐7/10 Room and Board: Contact for details Tuition (6 credits): $300/credit
Contact for details
Mark Leone AIA Listing
Archaeology Underwater (Shoals Marine Laboratory, Cornell Univ., Univ. of New Hampshire)
NH, USA: Explore coastal settlements, midden deposits, and shipwreck sites while learning techniques of maritime archaeology (Medieval, Early Modern, Historic)
8/10‐8/17 Program Cost (2 credits‐Cornell Univ.): $2,286
Room and Board: Make own arrangements Tuition (3‐5 credits): $665/credit; $200/week (non‐credit)
5/15/09 Brian G Redmond Website | AIA Listing
Wright State University Field School in Archaeology
OH, USA: Focus on survey in southwest Ohio, then excavate at the Fort Ancient hilltop enclosure, the largest enclosure of its kind (Middle Woodland, Hopewell)
6/11‐8/8 Contact for details
Room and Board: Make own arrangements Tuition (12 credits): OH residents: $2,426+$50 equipment fee; others: $4,668
6/1/09 Rolling
Robert V Riordan AIA Listing
Johnson’s Island Civil War Prison Hospital Excavations (Heidelberg College)
OH, USA: Investigate the Johnson’s Island Civil War Prison, where Confederate officers were held on a small island in Sandusky Bay, Lake Erie (1861‐1865)
6/8‐7/10 Room and board: $75/week Contact for details Tuition (6 credits): $2,310
6/5/09 Contact for details
David Bush Website | AIA Listing
Bull Creek Paleoindians, Oklahoma Panhandle (Oklahoma Archaeological Survey, Univ. of Oklahoma)
OK, USA: Excavate at three sites in the Oklahoma Panhandle (Paleoindian)
6/1‐7/14 Room and Board: Contact for details Tuition (6 credits): Contact for details
PA, USA: Excavate at a farmstead in Stone Valley forest (18th‐19th cent.)
5/18‐6/26 Room and Board: Contact for details Tuition (6 credits): Contact for details
3/20/09 Nancy Eckard Website | AIA Listing
African American Dennis Farm Archaeological Field School (Binghamton Univ.‐SUNY)
PA, USA: Work at Dennis Farm, a farmstead settled by an African American family (1793‐present)
5/26‐7/3 (Mon‐Fri)
Room and Board: Available, Contact for details Tuition (6 credits): NY residents: $1,086+fees others: $2,576+fees
5/22/09 John Roby Website | AIA Listing
Upper Cumberland Plateau Archaeological Field School (East Tennessee State Univ.)
TN, USA: Conduct rock shelter excavations at Eagle Drink Bluff Shelter on the Upper Cumberland Plateau (Middle‐Late Archaic, Early‐Middle/Late Woodland)
Belize/Guatemala: Work at El Pilar, a forest that offers insights into environmental conservation practices by Mayan inhabitants (1000 B.C.‐A.D. 1000)
4/15‐6/30 Room and Board: $2,500 6/30/09 Rolling
Anabel Ford Website | AIA Listing
Blue Creek Archaeological Project (Maya Research Program)
Belize: Investigate the ancient Maya city of Blue Creek (Classic Maya)
5/25‐6/7; 6/8‐6/21; 6/29‐7/12; 7/13‐7/26
Program Cost: $1,450/session None Thomas Guderjan Website | AIA Listing
Road Harbour Shipwreck Project (Univ. of Bristol)
British Virgin Islands: Conduct underwater survey work at Tortola, where a refuge for naval and merchant ships have yielded dozens of shipwrecks (1700‐1900)
5/16‐30; 5/30‐6/13
Program Cost: £1,200 4/16/09 Kimberley Monk AIA Listing
Dominican Republic Maritime Archaeological Field School (Anglo‐Danish Maritime Archaeological Team)
Dominican Republic: Conduct underwater survey work at The Tile Wreck in Monte Cristi (A.D. 1700‐1800)
1/3‐11/13 Program Cost: $1,300/week (diving); $1,000/week (non‐diving)
10/1/09 ADMAT Website | AIA Listing
Project Roatan: Mesoamerican Archaeology Field School (Univ. of South Florida)
Honduras: Excavate at the late prehispanic village of El Antigual, located on Roatán Island (Postclassic Period)
6/7‐7/18 Program Cost: $4,500 1/15/09 Christian Wells Website | AIA Listing
Ethnohistorical Archaeology of Mexico (UCLA)
Mexico: Integrate archaeology with other fields in an area ranging from Mexico City to Oaxaca (A.D. 1000‐present)
Archaeology on the Caribbean’s Historical Gem (St. Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research)
Netherland Antilles: Excavate at St. Eustatius, a port that served as a trans‐shipment center between Europe, the West Indies, and the Americas (2500 B.P.‐present)
1/7‐2/1; 2/2‐3/14; 3/23‐4/25; 5/5‐7/18 7/28‐8/29
Program Cost: Contact for details
Rolling R Grant Gilmore III Website | AIA Listing
Drago Archaeological Project (UCLA)
Panama: Work at Sitio Drago, located on the Caribbean shore at Boca del Drago (Prehistoric)
North Pennines Archaeology Limited 2009 Field School (North Pennines Archaeology Limited, North Pennines Heritage Trust)
England: Work at two sites in England: the Dilston Castle Service Range in Northumberland and the Rampgill Mine Shop in Cumbria (Medieval, Jacobian, Industrial)
6/1‐7/31 Room and Board: £70/week 6/1/09 Rolling
Andrew Wardlaw Website | AIA Listing
Archaeology of the Early Kentish Church (UCLA)
England: Excavate in the Anglo‐Saxon monastery of Lyminge in the North Downs (Early Medieval Period)
Poggo Colla Field School (Southern Methodist Univ. Franklin and Marshall College, Univ. of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology)
Italy: Excavate at Poggio Colla, an Etruscan site in the Mugello Valley (7th‐2nd cent. B.C.E.)
6/21‐8/1 Program Cost (3 or 6 credits): $4,500
3/1/09 Greg Warden Website | AIA Listing
Vicus ad Martis Tudertium (Drew Univ.)
Italy: Work at a vicus, or small settlement, along the Via Flaminia in Umbria (Roman)
5/23‐6/20 Room and Board: $2,000 Tuition (4 credits): $2,500
3/1/09 Contact for details
John Muccigrosso Website | AIA Listing
The Carapelle Valley Survey Project (Univ. of Foggia)
Italy: Work in the Carapelle River Valley in the region of Apulia, which is bordered by the pre‐Roman centers of Ausculum and Herdonia (Late Iron Age‐Middle Ages)
6/8‐7/3; 7/6‐7/31
Room and Board: $600/4 weeks
3/15/09 Roberto Goffredo Website | AIA Listing
Carsulae, Roman Baths (Valdosta State Univ.)
Italy: Work at a Roman bath in the city of Carsulae along the via Flaminia in Umbria (Roman)
6/7‐6/27; 6/28‐7/18
Room and Board: $800/week Tuition (3‐6 credits): $107/credit
4/1/09 Jane K Whitehead Website | AIA Listing
San Gemini Preservation Studies (John Cabot Univ.)
Italy: Work in historical preservation in the city of San Gemini on the Umbrian countryside (Medieval)
5/21‐6/27; 7/2‐8/8
Program Cost (6 credits): $4,900
4/1/09 Rolling
Eric C De Sena Website | AIA Listing
Capena Excavation Project (Univ. of Cape Town)
Italy: Work at la Civitucola and the ancient settlement of Capena (Early Etruscan‐Late Roman)
7/3‐7/31 Program Cost: $800/week 4/15/09 Rolling
Roman Roth Website | AIA Listing
Poggio Civitate Archaeological Project (Univ. of Massachusetts‐Amherst)
Italy: Excavate Etruscan material at the site of Poggio Civitate in Tuscany (Etruscan‐Villanovan‐Roman)
Archeodig Project: Archaeological Field in Tuscany (Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici della Toscana, Assoc. Archeologica Piombinese, Earthwatch Institute)
Italy: Work in the former territories of the Etruscan city of Populonia overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea (Roman)
5/11‐6/20 Room and Board: €500 Tuition (2 credits): Contact for details
None Carolina Megale Website | AIA Listing
San Felice Archaeological Research Project (Saint Mary’s Univ., Mount Allison Univ., British School at Rome)
Italy: Work at the imperial period Roman villa site of San Felice in Puglia (1st‐3rd cent. B.C.)
Megalithic Osteology Project from the Late Neolithic Tombs of Lisbon (PortAnta, Museu Nacional de Arqueologia)
Portugal: Work with osteological remains from several burials in the Estremadura region (Chalcolithic, Iberian Neolithic)
6/5‐7/3; 7/6‐7/25
Contact for details 5/1/09 Maia M Langley Website | AIA Listing
Roman Ceramics and Conservation (Portanta)
Portugal: Work on reconstruction of artifacts including ceramics and textiles while studying archaeological conservation (Early‐Late Roman)
7/27‐8/21 Program Cost: €1,500 5/1/09 Maia M Langley Website | AIA Listing
Latin Inscriptions and Epigraphy (PortAnta)
Portugal/Spain: Study Latin epigraphy working with a museum collection of Latin inscriptions (Roman, Late Antiquity)
8/3‐8/15 Program Cost: €1,100 6/1/09 Maia M Langley Website | AIA Listing
The Roman City of Talabriga, Portugal (The Instituto do Arqueologia do Atlantico in Águeda Portugal, Sa Nitja Assoc., Ecomuseum of the Cape of Cavalleria)
Portugal: Excavate the site of Talabriga, a Roman city located between the rivers Vouga and Marnel (Roman)
4/3‐4/12; 4/13‐4/22
Program Cost: $900/session; $1,750/both sessions
Contact for details
Lana Johnson Website | AIA Listing
Porolissum Forum Project 2009 (John Cabot Univ., Salaj County Museum of Hist. and Art)
Romania: Excavate at Porolissum, a Roman/post‐Roman city located in ancient Dacia (Roman‐Dacian‐Migration‐Transylvania)
6/18‐7/25 Program Cost (6 credits): $3,900; $2,300 (no credits)
4/15/09 Rolling
Eric C De Sena Website | AIA Listing
Southern Transylvania Projects – Dacian Fortress and Acropolis Excavations (ArchaeoTek‐Canada, Brasov County Museum)
Romania: Work at Piatra Detunata, a fortified acropolis facing the Augustin Pandacian Religious Complex (Halstatt, Iron Age, Roman)
7/5‐8/8 Room and Board: Provide own camping gear $355 registration fee
5/15/09 Andre Gonciar Website | AIA Listing
Celtic‐Iron Age Necropolis of Pintia (Univ. of Valladolid, ArchaeoSpain)
Spain: Work on a Vaccean necropolis at the site of Pintia, which has uncovered a number of burials (Iron Age, Roman, Medieval)
6/1‐6/29; 7/3‐7/31; 8/6‐9/3
Program Cost (1‐3 credits): US/Can.: $2,250/session; others: €1,590/session
Underwater Archaeology in the Mediterranean Sea (Ecomuseum of the Cape of Cavalleria, Sa Nitja Assoc.)
Spain: Work underwater while exploring the Roman port of Sanitja and the coast of the Cape of Cavalleria for structures and shipwrecks (Early Roman‐Modern)
4/27‐5/10; 11/1‐11/14
Program Cost: $2,400/session Contact for details
Lana Johnson Website | AIA Listing
Africa Program Name: Location & Description: Time Period
(2009 dates): Cost: Application
Deadline: Contact:
Abomey Plateau Archaeological Field School (UCLA)
Benin: Excavate at the Abomey Plateau, the political center of the precolonial King of Dahomey (Precolonial)
Egypt: Work at the ruin of Tel er‐Ruba at the ancient city of Mendes in the eastern Nile Delta (Early Dynastic‐Ptolemaic Egypt)
6/3‐6/30; 7/1‐7/31
Room and Board: $2,300 Tuition (6 credits): $3,500
1/30/09 Susan Redford Website | AIA Listing
Fayum Field School (UCLA) Egypt: Excavate at the Greco‐Roman site of Karanis, located in the Fayum, a lush oasis in Egypt’s Western Desert (Neolithic, 1975 B.C.E. ‐ A.D. 7th cent)
10/10‐11/15 Contact for details 4/15/09 Rolling
Willeke Wendrich AIA Listing
Archaeology and History in Egypt (New York Univ.)
Egypt: Study abroad in the spring with NYU’s semester abroad program in Egypt. For part, of the course, excavate at Amheida (ancient Trimitis) in Dakhleh
High Altitude Occupational Settlement Survey (Lajuma Research Centre)
South Africa: Help survey and collect data on archaeological sites along the high altitude regions of the western Soutpansberg (Early Stone Age‐Late Iron Age)
1/4‐12/29 (Continuous sessions)
Room and Board: R3000 (USD$400)/month
None Stephan Gaigher Website | AIA Listing
Near and Middle East Program Name: Location & Description: Time Period
(2009 dates): Cost: Application
Deadline: Contact:
Dvin Archaeological Project (UCLA)
Armenia: Work at the site of Dvin, a strategic center of many Near East civilizations (Bronze Age, Iron Age, Antiquity, Middle Ages)
Tel Gezer Archaeological Project and Field School (Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Israel Antiquities Authority)
Israel: Work at Tel Gezer, a city located on the western flank of the Shephelah overlooking the coast plain of Israel (Bronze Age‐Iron Age‐Hellenistic)
6/15‐7/17 Room and Board: $1,825 ($1,575 for consortium students) Tuition (3‐6 credits): $500/3 unit course
4/25/09 Contact for details
Steven M Ortiz Website | AIA Listing
The Early Neolithic Mortuary Site of Kfar HaHoresh (Hebrew Univ.)
Israel: Work at Kfar HaHoresh, a site containing numerous burials in the Nazareth Hills of Lower Galilee (Pre‐Pottery Neolithic B)
6/28‐8/6 Contact for details
Room and Board: $500/week Tuition (4 credits): $110/credit
5/1/09 Michal Birkenfeld AIA Listing
Tel Kabri (The George Washington Univ.)
Israel: Help excavate evidence of early Western art at the site of Tel Kabri in the western Galilee of Israel (Middle Bronze Age)
6/21‐7/9; 7/12‐7/30
Room and Board: $375/week Tuition (3 credits): Contact for details
Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Program Name: Location & Description: Time Period
(2009 dates): Cost: Application
Deadline: Contact:
Archaeology Practicum in China (Fudan Museum Foundation, Sino/American Field School of Archaeology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Shaanxi Institute of Archaeology)
China: Work on salvaging several archaeological sites in the vicinity of the city of Xi’an (Prehistory‐Tang)
7/2‐8/1 Program Cost (6 credits): $2,995
3/1/09 Contact for details
Alfonz Lengyel Website | AIA Listing
Jomon Hunter‐Gatherers in Japan (UC Berkeley)
Japan: Excavate at the Middle Jomon site of Goshizawa Matsumori in Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan (Jomon Period)
7/5‐8/10 Room and Board: $700 Tuition (6 credits): $1,620 + $385 registration + fees for non‐UC students
3/15/09 Junko Habu AIA Listing
Australian Rock Art Fieldschool (Flinders Univ. of South Australia)
Australia: Work with Aboriginal rock art at Kunbarlanja, a remote community in western Arnhem Land (Indigenous Australia‐present)
6/22‐7/3 Program Cost: Contact for details
5/1/09 Contact for details
Sally K May Website | AIA Listing
Easter Island Archaeological Field School (Univ. of Hawaii)
Easter Island: Work on Rapa Nui (Easter Island), a remote island that contains megalithic structures and rock art (Prehistoric)
7/6‐8/2 Program Cost (6 credits): $6575 2/17/09 Terry Hunt Website
Archaeological Field School in the Mariana Islands (Univ. of Hawaii, Univ. of Guam)
Guam: Excavate at the Guam National Wildlife Refuge on the remote northern coast of the island (Ancient Chamorro, Post‐Contact)
6/1‐6/26 Program Cost (6‐9 credits): $2,996
4/1/09 James M Bayman Website | AIA Listing
Kaua`i Archaeological Field School (Univ. of Hawaii, Nat. Tropical Botanical Garden)
Hawaii: Work at Makauwahi Cave while excavating on the Hawaiian island of Kaua`i (Prehistoric)
5/26‐6/26 Room and Board: $1575 Tuition (12 credits): $2568
Hawaii Archaeological Research Project Field School (Univ. of New Mexico, San Jose State Univ.)
Hawaii: Work at North Kohala, a district on the north side of Hawaii Island (Prehistoric‐Historic)
6/15‐7/15 Room and Board: $3,000 ($2,500 for early applicants) Tuition (up to 6 credits): Contact for details
2/15/09 Early deadline 5/1/09 Rolling
Mark D McCoy Website | AIA Listing
FIELDWORK IN SOCIOCULTURAL/LINGUISTIC ANTHROPOLOGY Program Name: Location & Description: Time Period
(2009 dates): Cost: Application
Deadline: Contact:
Summer Field School in Social Ecology and Public Policy (Center for Social Ecology and Public Policy, Southern Oregon Univ.)
Oregon: Work on community fieldwork and study social ecology while developing public policy at Ashland in the Rogue Valley
6/22‐7/17 Program Cost (12 credits): $2,400
5/15/09 Kevin Preister Website
Study Abroad in Australia: Human Dimensions of Sustainability (Arizona State Univ.)
England: Experience London while studying the inter‐relationships between the contemporary city and its environmental, medical, technological, and social pasts.
6/17‐7/9 Program Cost (6 credits): $3,595
SHESC Website
The Tulane‐Siena Institute for International Law & the Arts (Tulane Univ. Law School)
Italy: Study the relationship between international law, art, and cultural property at Siena in Tuscany
6/7‐6/26 Room and board: Contact for details Tuition: $2,300
Contact for details
James Gordley Website
Summer Ethnographic Field School (North Carolina State Univ.)
Guatemala: Learn ethnographic methods while getting involved in research associated with the environmental, socio‐economic, and cultural effects of tourism
5/22‐7/12 Program Cost (6 credits): $3,150
2/8/09 Tim Wallace Website
Study Abroad in Guatemala (The Center for Mesoamerican Research, Univ. of Arizona)
Guatemala: Choose from a variety of classes in Guatemala. Field‐trips, internships, and research opportunities are available. See site for details on fall and spring semester study abroad
Honduras: Study past and present Central American culture while learning field research techniques in anthropology and archaeology. Program runs only in the spring semester
Spring 2010 Room and Board: $1,500 Program Cost: Kenyon College tuition; contact for details
10/5/09 Pat Urban Website
Heritage Ethnography Field School (The Open School of Ethnography and Anthropology, Community Institute of Transcultural Exchange)
Mexico: Learn ethnographic techniques while working in the Maya community of Pisté in the Yucatán
5/17‐7/4 Program Cost: $3,700 2/6/09 OSEA Website
Yaxunah Community Participation Experience (Maya Research Program)
Mexico: Study Maya history and culture while participating in research and community projects with the Yaxunah community
6/29‐7/12; 7/13‐7/26
Program Cost: $1,200 USD Contact for details
Grace Bascopé Website
Ecuador Field School (Florida Atlantic Univ.)
Ecuador: Do ethnographic field work in the village of Salango in the southern Manabi province of coastal Ecuador
6/19‐8/4 Program Cost: $3,000 Tuition: Contact for details
5/15/09 Michael Harris Website
The Amazon and Andes Field School in Ecuador (Arizona State Univ.)
Ecuador: Work with an Amazonian Quichua community located on the banks of the Napo River while learning their language and culture
6/6‐6/30; 7/4‐7/28
Program Cost: $1650/session Tuition: Contact for details
Contact for details
Tod Swanson Website
Ethnomusicology and Andean Culture Project (Pontificia Univ. Católica del Perú)
Peru: Connect with Andean expressive culture by visiting several different Andean celebrations in different cultural‐geographic areas
6/30‐7/31 Program Cost: $3,500 USD + $150 USD registration fee
5/30/09 Jeannette Sampe Website
Ethnobiology Project: Amazonian Ethnobotany (Pontificia Univ. Católica del Perú)
Peru: Conduct ethnobotanical research in an area of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest, a Cocama indigenous area, but also with non‐Amazonian indigenous settlements
6/30‐7/31 Program Cost: $3,500 USD + $150 USD registration fee
Spanish in Cusco and Inca Culture Project (Pontificia Univ. Católica del Perú)
Peru: Learn about Inca culture—and learn Spanish as a secondary language—while visiting museums, archaeological sites, and historic colonial areas in the city of Cusco and surrounding areas
6/30‐7/31 Program Cost: $3,500 USD + $150 USD registration fee
5/30/09 Jeannette Sampe Website
Study Abroad in Australia: Human Dimensions of Sustainability (Arizona State Univ.)
Australia: Visit and explore and cities, coasts, and outback of Australia while studying issues in a variety of disciplines
5/22‐6/14 Program Cost (6 credits): $3,195
SHESC Website
Study Abroad in New Zealand: Adventures in Culture, Health and Environment (Arizona State Univ.)
New Zealand: Tour New Zealand while studying health and the environment from a social and cultural perspective
5/22‐6/14 Program Cost (6 credits): $2,995
SHESC Website
Field School for Documentation (The American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress)
TBA: Receive training in ethnographic documentary techniques needed for effective fieldwork concerning folklore and related fields
Contact for details
Contact for details Contact for details
The American Folklife Center Website
FIELDWORK IN PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY Program Name: Location & Description: Time Period
(2009 dates): Cost: Application
Deadline: Contact:
Primate Behavior and Conservation Field School in Costa Rica (Danta Assoc. for Conservation of the Tropics)
Costa Rica: Get field training in primate behavior, ecology, and conservation at the El Zota Biological Field Station in Costa Rica
7/6‐8/1 Program Cost: $1850 6/1/09 Kim Dingess Website
La Suerte Biological Field School (La Suerte and Ometepe Biological Field Stations)
Costa Rica: Study primates, including capuchin, spider, and howler monkeys, through the La Suerte Biological Field Station in northeastern Costa Rica
Kenya: Excavate at this site on the eastern shore of Lake Turkana while studying early fossil hominids
6/17‐7/27 Program Cost (8 credits): NJ residents: $5,500; others: $6,000
Rolling Jack Harris Website
South Africa Paleontology, Paleoanthropology and Paleoecology Field School (Arizona State Univ., IZIKO)
South Africa: Excavate at the fossil site of Langebaanweg while studying early hominid evolution
7/14‐8/20 Room and Board: ~$3,550 Tuition (6 credits): Contact for details
Contact for details
SHESC Website
CLAS Tanzania Field School (Univ. of Colorado‐Denver, Univ. of Kyoto, Virginia Tech, Bugando Univ. College)
Tanzania: Work at the site of Laetoli in the Ngorongoro highlands while studying human origins, climate change and adaptability, and culture of the Maasai
6/1‐7/15 Program Cost (6 credits): $5800 3/2/09 Charles Musiba Website
Physical Anthropology Project: Human Osteology
Peru: see Archaeology (page 32)
Excavating Cremations: Burial Urns from the Iron Age Necropolis of Tera
Portugal: see Archaeology (page 38)
Megalithic Osteology Project from the Late Neolithic Tombs of Lisbon
Portugal: see Archaeology (page 39)
Cueva Negra and Sima de las Palomas, Murcia, Spain
Spain: see Archaeology (page 40)
The Necropolis of the Roman City of Sanisera on the Island of Menorca, Spain
Internships/Practical Experience *** American Museum of Natural History—Anthropology Internship Program*** Visit website Description: Program offers internships for undergraduates and graduates to work on projects relating to the collections or to the ongoing research interests of curatorial staff in the museum or in the field. The Museum's collections and current research interests include North, South, and Mesoamerican archaeology and ethnology; Asian, African and Pacific ethnology; and Human Biology. In addition to Curatorial Research, internships can be considered in collections management, archives, and conservation. Internships are offered for periods ranging from three months to one year depending on the project Deadlines: 4/1 for summer internships; 8/27 for fall internships; 12/1 for spring internships ***National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian): Natural History Internship Program*** Visit website Description: The National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian) offers a variety of internships including topics in archaeology, ethnology, and physical anthropology; conservation, scientific illustration, and public information; human studies film archives, National Anthropological Archives and photo research for Handbook of North American Indians Project. Interested student should contact the project directors listed for more information. Application Period: January‐May 2009 ***National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian): Arctic Studies Center Internship Program*** Visit website Description: At the Arctic Studies Center office in Anchorage, Alaska, Native people, scholars and museum associates work together on a broad range of collaborative research, exhibitions and education programs. Openings for volunteers and/or interns are available to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students Deadlines: Rolling ***National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian): Research Training Program*** Visit website Description: the Research Training Program is a ten week summer program for currently enrolled undergraduate students interested in a career in the biological, geological or anthropological sciences. Students partner with a Smithsonian scientist to investigate a natural history research topic as well as participate in a series of lectures, workshops, demonstrations, behind‐the‐scenes tours, and field trips. Research is conducted in‐residence at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC. This program is currently suspended for 2009 pending review—check the site for possible future sessions starting in 2010 Deadlines: 2/1 of each year ***Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (Smithsonian)*** Visit website Description: Internships are offered year‐round in the fields of folklore, cultural anthropology, and ethnomusicology of the United States and other countries; intern projects often center around research for, design and production of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Smithsonian
Folkways Recordings, Smithsonian Global Sounds, and the Folklife Archive, educational outreach projects, or video projects Deadlines: 3/15—applications accepted year‐round for non‐summer sessions *** National Museum of the American Indian (Smithsonian): Cultural Resources Center Internships*** Visit website Description: Various internships opportunities available at several NMAI locations (Cultural Resources Center in Maryland, the actual museum on the National Mall in D.C., and the George Gustav Heye Center in Manhattan). Internships are offered in collections management, conservation, film, video, and audio archive, photography, registration, visitor services, public affairs, horticulture, etc.) Check website for specific internships at specific locations Deadlines: Varies by internship (see site for details) ***Cleveland Museum of Natural History*** Visit website Description: Get first‐hand experience working in any of the museum’s various departments, contact the head of the department you’re interested in to find out about opportunities. The Donald S. Dean Adopt‐A‐Student Program is a particularly attractive option for anthropology students. Deadline: early March for Adopt‐A‐Student; others vary ***Carnegie Museum of Natural History Internship*** Visit website Description: Internships with this institution can be arranged, contact for details Deadline: None ***Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal*** Visit website Description: Get hands‐on experience working in any of the various departments of this museum; contact Human Resources for available programs Deadline: None ***National Park Service: Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program*** Visit website Description: Get experience working with National Park Service park units and administrative offices, other federal agencies, state historic preservation offices, local governments, and private organizations. Deadline: 3/16 ***Center for World Indigenous Studies*** Visit website Description: Participate in a community of scholars, clinicians and activists and gain experience that will promote the health and well‐being of people as you expand your skills for a productive career; internship available at the Olympia office Deadline: None
***Cultural Survival: Promoting the Rights, Voices, and Visions of Indigenous Peoples*** Visit website Description: Various internships are available, see website for details Deadlines; 3/31 for summer internships; 7/31 for fall internships; 12/31 for spring internships **The Metropolitan Museum of Art*** Visit website Description: Various programs: Summer Internship Program (honorarium given), Internship for College Students, Roswell L. Gilpatric Internship, Jack and Lewis Rudin Internships, Cloisters Summer Internship, Mentoring Program for College Juniors, Six‐Month Internship, volunteer internships check website for descriptions of each and who may apply Deadlines: Many deadlines have passed, some rolling volunteer positions available. Keep this one for next year! ***South Street Seaport Museum*** Visit website Description: Various volunteer and internship opportunities are available. Check website for details; also, can inquire about other opportunities other than those listed Deadlines: None ***National Zoological Park (Smithsonian): Conservation and Research Center Research Internship Program*** Visit website Description: Internships available in conservation and research; research here encompasses a broad array of subjects including ecology and biodiversity monitoring, reproduction and animal health, genetic diversity and systematics, and nutrition and geographic information systems Deadlines: Varies by internship (see site for details) ***Animal Husbandry Internship*** Visit website Description: The Lemur Conservation Foundation is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of lemurs through captive breeding, non‐invasive scientific research, education, and reintroduction. Currently offering internships in animal husbandry (previous animal husbandry experience preferred). Deadlines: 5/1 *** Chimp Haven, Inc. Internships*** Visit website Description: Will provide a unique opportunity for students in the behavioral or biological sciences to study captive chimpanzees in a sanctuary environment. Interns will be introduced to chimpanzee behavior and behavioral data collection, in addition to environmental enrichment methods and practical application. Other duties may include data entry and summarization, conducting literature reviews and preliminary analysis. Deadlines: None ***Jungle Friends Intern Program*** Visit website Description: Jungle Friends, an organization that offers sanctuary care for a variety of New World primates, is offering six‐week to one‐year
internships. Work will include general husbandry: cleaning, feeding, enrichment and some medical procedures, as well as building & repairing habitats, general grounds maintenance, record keeping, and will require basic computer skills to assist with fundraising, procuring donations, outreach programs, and special projects. Deadlines: None ***Chimps Incorporated Internship*** Visit website Description: Chimps Incorporated is dedicated to furthering chimpanzee conservation through education. The internship program is open to people who are seriously interested in pursuing careers in animal care, conservation, education, or advocacy. Interns will be immersed in daily activities on nonprofit sanctuary life. Deadlines: None ***Wolfgang Köhler Primate Research Center, Department of Developmental and Comparative Psychology*** Visit website Description: Several internships are offered throughout the year with this institution Deadline: None; the sooner, the better ***Jane Goodall Institute *** Visit website Description: Internships worldwide and in the U.S. are occasionally available through this institute. Check the website periodically for programs available Deadline: Varies ***The Nature Conservancy*** Visit website Description: Volunteers help build bridges, create trails, monitor properties, count turtles, remove invasive species, stuff envelopes, organize files, lead hikes and much more; various opportunities available Deadlines: None
Additional Resources Anthropology Undergraduate Student Association: General information about AUSA programs and events here at NYU Visit website NYU Anthropology Department: Homepage of the Department of Anthropology at NYU Visit website Center for the Study of Human Origins at NYU: Useful links to resources and opportunities provided by CSHO at NYU Visit website Center for Religion and Media at NYU: Links to resources and opportunities provided by the center of religion and media at NYU Visit website Research Experience for Undergraduates, National Science Foundation: Search for opportunities with NSF‐funded projects Visit website Archaeology Institute of America: Comprehensive directory of field school and fieldwork opportunities worldwide Visit website Shovelbums: Listings of jobs in cultural resource management (CRM) and archaeology Visit website Primate Info Net: Listings of available jobs from a primatology information service provided by the University of Wisconsin Visit website Earthwatch: An organization that organizes scientific field expeditions around the world. Several volunteer opportunities available Visit website Department of Human Evolution, Max Planck Institute: Conducts several paleoanthropological excavations Visit website Smithsonian Institution: Directory of all internships available through the Smithsonian Institution Visit website Past Horizons: Search tool for heritage projects (including anthropology fieldwork) worldwide Visit website World Volunteer Web: Search for volunteer opportunities around the world Visit website
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What’s going on at AUSA? Mission Statement: We at AUSA strongly believe that anthropology is one of the most fascinating and accessible
majors here at NYU. At its core, it is about understanding ourselves—hence, we are drawn to its pursuits because we all have a unique stake in its discoveries. AUSA’s mission is simple: to get the NYU student body as involved as possible, both inside and outside the classroom. We do this in a variety of ways—whether it’s arranging for discussions with faculty, providing an academic forum for research presentations, or simply meeting weekly and chatting about a variety of topics over a movie and free food. The following is a selection of events that AUSA helps host. You can find out more about AUSA’s events by visiting the website or by joining our mailing list. Anthropology Undergraduate Research Conference: This semiannual research conference is hosted by the Anthropology Undergraduate Research Association (AURA). Students who have conducted research in all four fields of anthropology are encouraged to apply. Presentations are given in front of an audience consisting of faculty, graduate students, and fellow undergraduates, providing a unique forum for discussion and critique. Come see what your peers have been working on all this time!
Brown Bag Lecture Series: Every two weeks, a different anthropology professor speaks to us about his or her research over lunch. The atmosphere is informal—students are invited to interrupt, ask questions about any topic, eat lunch, or just sit back and listen. Free food is provided. Check our e‐mails or look for our fliers to find out who is speaking next! Graduate School Discussion: Join our panel of professors and current graduate students in discussing what it takes to earn an acceptance into a graduate school program. All members of the panel have been involved on one end of the application process recently and can offer insider tips and advice. Whether you are currently applying to graduate programs now or in the future, don’t miss out on this valuable resource! Free dinner is provided. Film Fridays: These meetings are held on Fridays of almost every week. Films from each month fit into a different theme—topics range from gender and sexuality to indigenous peoples to evolution. Free pizza is provided following the film.
