Stay Connected15 Questions With An Archeologist is an interview show that seeks to ask as many archeologists as possible the same 15 questions. These questions are designed to cover the areas in which archeologists are most often queried. They are also design to provoke though and commentary on our profession.
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Dave Korkuc
In this episode we are joined by Dave Korkuc, Archeological Technician here at SEAC.
After a long career in the US Coast Guard, Dave began to pursue archeology. He went on to earn both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Florida State University. Now he works here at SEAC as a member of our Compliance Division, and has already been to several places to conduct fieldwork. Including; Fort Frederica National Monument, Gulf Islands National Seashore, and Jimmy Carter National Historic Site.
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Paige Knapp
Today on the podcast we are joined by Paige Knapp, one of our interns here at SEAC.
Paige started her journey as an Archeologist at Florida State University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Classical Archeology. She joined SEAC earlier this year, and has accomplished a lot as a member of our Compliance Division. Now she is moving on to North Carolina State University to start working towards a Master's degree, and would like to pursue Viking Archeology.
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John Cornelison
Today on the podcast we are joined by John Cornelison, former Section 106 Coordinator with right here at SEAC.
John's journey as an Archeologist began at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Since joining SEAC, John has traveled all around the Southeast conducting fieldwork in various national parks. With some of his favorite locations being Mosquito Lagoon, Castillo de San Marcos, and Shiloh National Military Park.
Now, after 36 years of federal service, John has moved on to retirement. Listen to his answers to our 15 questions, and get some interesting insight from someone who has had a long career in archeology!
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Dr. Shane Miller
Today on the podcast we are joined by Dr. Shane Miller, Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University's Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures.
Dr. Miller found his passion for archeology while attending East Tennessee State University. From there he transferred to the University of Tennessee, where he earned a BA and an MA in Anthropology. Following his time at UT, he went on to earn his PhD in Anthropology at the University of Arizona.
Along the way Dr. Miller has had the opportunity to work on a variety of sites in the southeast. Some of which include; the Topper site in South Carolina and the Hester site in Mississippi. He's also conducted fieldwork at mammoth kill sites in Arizona, Sonora, and New Mexico, among other sites in the southwest.
Listen to his answers to our 15 questions, and get some interesting insight from someone who has conducted archeology throughout the US!
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Dr. Colleen Morgan
Today on the podcast we are joined by Dr. Colleen Morgan, Lecturer in Digital Archaeology and Heritage at the University of York in England.
Dr. Morgan's journey as an archeologist began at the University of Texas in Austin. Where she received undergraduate degrees in Anthropology and Asian Studies, and went on to work as a professional archeologist within the state. Though eventually she found her way to the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned her PhD.
Throughout her career, Dr. Morgan has had the opportunity to work as a field archeologist and a digital specialist at a variety of sites in the US, England, and the Middle East. Some of which include; Moloka'i Island in Hawaii and Çatalhöyük in Turkey. Now, as a lecturer at York, she continues to research digital media and archeology, with an emphasis on embodiment, genetics, bioarcheology, and avatars.
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Josh Guerrero
Today on the podcast we are flipping the script! In this episode, former guest on the podcast, Cary Helmuth, takes over as host and interviews your usual host, Josh Guerrero.
Josh has a diverse background; one that includes serving as a United States Marine, and later as a Peace Corps Volunteer. After living in West Africa for two years for his Peace Corps service, he became very curious about other cultures around the world and their past. This new found passion led him to England to study archeology, where he received an MA in Field Archeology at the University of York.
Following his tenure at York, he returned to the US and started his career as an archeologist with the Forest Service. Conducting fieldwork in places like the Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico and Gunnison National Forest in Colorado, among others. Now, as a member of SEAC's compliance division, he is working in various national parks in the southeast.
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Dr. Jayur Mehta
Today we are joined by Dr. Jayur Mehta, Assistant Professor in Anthropology at Florida State University.
Dr. Mehta received his education in three different institutions in the eastern US. First earning his BA at the University of North Carolina, then going on to earn his MA at the University of Alabama. His time as a a student came to a close when he earned his PhD in Anthropology at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. He is also now a Registered Professional Archeologist.
Throughout his career, Dr. Mehta has had the opportunity to lead excavations in places around the US and Mexico. Some of which include the Carson Mounds Archaeological Project (CMAP) in the Lower Mississippi. As well as the Resilience in the Ancient Gulf South (RAGS) in the Mississippi River Delta.
Dr. Mehta is also a National Geographic research fellow, and was recently featured in a documentary produced by the New Orleans Video Access Coalition, titled Keepers of the Mound. Listen to his answers to our 15 Questions, and hear an interesting perspective from someone who has conducted archeology in places that have not been talked about yet on this podcast.
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Stephen Humphreys
Today we are joined by Stephen Humphreys, CEO of American Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR). An organization that's on a mission to promote the well-being of disabled Veterans through field archaeology.
After completing a BA in History at the University of North Texas, Stephen was commisioned as an officer in the US Air Force. He went on to serve as an Aircraft Maintenance Officer, and was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. After transitioning from his military service, he continued to pursue academics.
Stephen now holds an MA in Archaeology and Biblical Studies and an MA in Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and has also completed a PhD at Durham University in England. Along the way he had the opportunity to work on a variety of field projects in places like Israel, Jordan, Cyprus, the UK, and the US. Many of which were done while leading Veterans through AVAR.
In this episode Stephen shares his answers to our 15 questions. We also discuss other interesting topics; such as leadership principles learned in the military and how they can be applied to archeology, and how archeology can help Veterans!
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Dr. Sara Perry
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Sara Perry, Senior Lecturer in Cultural Heritage Management at the University of York in England.
Dr. Perry's tenure as an archaeologist began in western Canada. Where she earned a BA and MA in Anthropology at the University of Victoria, with specialties in prehistoric archaeology and visual anthropology. From there she made her way to the United Kingdom, and earned her PhD in Archaeology at the University of Southampton in 2011.
Now, along with being a senior staff member at York's Department of Archaeology. She is also the Director of the Visualisation Team at the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük in Turkey. As well as Co-Investigator of a two-year USAID funded project in Egypt titled; Memphis: Egypt’s Ancient Capital.
Listen to her answers to our 15 questions, and get an interesting perspective from someone who has conducted archeology all around the world!
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Dr. Jessi Halligan
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Jessi Halligan, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Florida State University.
Dr. Halligan's interest in archaeology began at a young age. Leading her to participate in her first volunteer excavation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers when she was just 11 years olds. Since then she followed her passion and eventually earned a BA in Anthropology from Harvard University and her PhD from Texas A&M University. Focusing her dissertation on the geoarchaeological context of submerged Paleo-Indian sites in Florida's Aucilla River.
Throughout her career, Dr. Halligan has worked on a variety of sites, conducting both terrestrial and underwater survey. With one of the most notable sites that she's worked on being the Page-Ladsen site. A deep sinkhole in the Aucilla River that is considered to be the first pre-Clovis site discovered in the southeast.
Listen to her answers to our 15 questions, and get some insight as to how archeology is being conducted here in the Southeast.
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