I remember the first time I gave a presentation at a major archaeology conference. In 2005, I traveled to York, United Kingdom to give a speech at the Society for Historical Archaeology conference on what would become the focus of my MA thesis. The conference was during the first week […]
Two weeks ago, I wrote a post highlighting the dangers of soliciting other archaeologists for crowdfunding archaeology projects. I have previously stated that crowdfunding could quickly become an important means to pay for a variety of archaeology projects. I also felt it could be a good way for me to […]
I vacillate between anger and sadness for the people that do compliance heritage conservation or cultural resource management work for free. I understand we all need a way to break into the market. We all want to find jobs doing archaeology or architectural history or ethnography. I also recognize that […]
A few months ago, I wrote about the new opportunities to be had through crowdfunding archaeological research. It seemed like a solid approach to cover some of the costs of conducting an archaeology or historic preservation project, especially if the crowdfunded project paid dividends to the local economy and community. […]
Have you ever had a conversation with someone that left you thinking about it for days afterward? The two CRM Archaeology Podcast episodes recorded in August, 2013 both made me feel that way. In case you (somehow) hadn’t heard, the CRM Archaeology Podcast is the most frequently downloaded podcast dedicated […]
Coming off of two weeks of intense debate about archaeological standards and accountability on the Archaeology Careerist’s Network, I felt like addressing the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards. I have talked to many folks that feel like these standards are not enough. Most graduate students and recent grads […]
This post comes hot on the heels of a fiery debate on the Archaeology Careerist’s Network LinkedIn group about #freearchaeology (If you haven’t signed up for the LI group, you really should. And, I’m not just saying that because I’m the group’s manager. There have been some lively topics about […]
Sometimes, when I think back on my career in cultural resource management, I wonder if I even made any money for the companies I worked for in the beginning. I can recall an especially disastrous project where I ended up driving about 220 miles on an icy Interstate 90, risking […]
Here’s a scenario. You’ve been given a cultural resources survey project somewhere in the United States that is going down ASAP. You have no idea where this is. Neither do any of your co-workers or acquaintances. You do not have the records search yet and have no idea what archaeological […]
As a young boy, I fondly recall watching episodes of the A-Team every week with my family. I remember snuggling deep into my Star Wars pajamas and curling up with a bowl of ice cream while we all watched Mr. T and the gang punch, blast, and shoot their way […]
