Section 106 in Chaos: Trump Appointed Overhaul of the National Historic Preservation Act Regulations

Join Chelsi, Emily, Kirsten and guests Dr. Holly Norton (Colorado State Archaeologist and the Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer at History Colorado), Dr. Maureen Meyers (Director of Archaeology for New South Associates, Inc.), Sarah Love (Professional and PhD student), Katie Tipton (Cultural Resources Practice Lead for Catalyst Environmental), Kassie Rippee (Tribal Liaison, SACHP: State Advisory Council on Historic... Continue Reading →

Archaeology Under Trump: October 2025 Edition

From the government shutdown beginning on the first, the demolition of the East Wing of the Whitehouse, and finally the imminent hearing on the Section 106 consultation process. The administration has had significant effects across the federal government, with trickle-down effects into state, local, and tribal governments, archaeology, and historic preservation writ large.

Trump’s Impact on Archaeology 2025

The Women in Archaeology co-hosts, Chelsi, Emily, and Kirsten, discuss the impact the second Trump presidency is having on the field of archaeology and heritage across the United States. From the impending impacts of "The One Big Beautiful Bill", DOGE effects, and others, archaeologists have been hit like other scientists impacted by the presidency. Listen... Continue Reading →

Navigating Conferences (Released 2016)

Conference season is here.  Enjoy this episode that’s all about the art of conferencing, which was originally recorded way back in 2016.  It was our third episode for the Women in Archaeology Podcast!  And, being one of our earliest episodes, the audio quality is a little all over the place.  Chelsi Slotten, Kristen Bastis, and... Continue Reading →

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