Ethics Codes provide the guiding principles on how an organization and its participants should perform their duties as archaeologists, how we can be a more inclusive field, as well as how we should treat each other. On this episode, the hosts discuss the changes made to the Society for American Archaeology Principles of Archaeological Ethics.... Continue Reading →
Engaged Archaeology Book Review and Interview
Join Emily Long and Kirsten Lopez as we bring in two of the editors of "Engaged Archaeology in the Southwestern U.S. and Northern Mexico," Dr. Sara Herr and Dr. Kelley Hays-Gilpin, to discuss their new book. We discuss how archaeologists can create an engaged archaeological practice. We explore what engaged archaeology is, what that means... Continue Reading →
Stories from the Great Basin With the Editors of ‘With Grit and Determination’: An Interview and Book Review
During the first segment of this episode, Chelsi, Emily, and Kirsten review the fantastic book, "With Grit and Determination: A Century of Change for Women in Great Basin and American Archaeology." The hosts are then joined by the book editors, Suzanne Eskenazi and Nicole M. Herzog. Go get your copy of this great book! ... Continue Reading →
Coalition of Master’s Scholars on Material Culture
On today's episode, we will be speaking with the founders of the Coalition of Master's Scholars on Material Culture. Formed during the summer of 2020, CMSMC coalition for the advancement of Master's scholarship and research, peer support, and discussion. We discuss their mission, goals, and plans for the future. Show Notes Find information about the... Continue Reading →
Introduction into Jamaican Archaeology with Dorothy Griffiths
Today we speak with Jamaican Archaeologist, Dorothy Griffiths about her work in her home country of Jamaica. Dorothy also discusses her experiences as an archaeologist of African descent in British universities. Now located in Brooklyn, New York, Dorothy continues her work in public education. Unfortunately due to technical issues, the second segment was not included.... Continue Reading →
SAA19 Poster Sessions Interviews, Part 1
While at the 2019 Society for American Archaeology (SAA) Conference in Albuquerque, NM, Chelsi and Emily recorded a few interviews during the poster sessions. The poster sessions are a great way to meet a variety of archaeologists hoping share their research with the rest of the community. Please excuse the poor sound quality; we were... Continue Reading →
SAA 2019 Conference Recap
For the first time ever, all our hosts are in the same location for episode 65!! Come take a listen to all the amazing things that were presented at the conference. Revel in positivity as much as you can! The last segment of the episode we dive into the nitty gritty of SAA's inaction regarding... Continue Reading →
GBAC 2018 Recap!
A look back over the Great Basin Anthropological Conference of 2018 at Salt Lake City, Utah. Dive into a look at what is up and coming, including a number of our guests! Recorded in the conference hotel, sound quality is variable, please excuse any audio funk. Support your independent podcast below by becoming a WIA... Continue Reading →
MAAC Recap: Episode 51
On episode 51 of the Women in Archaeology Podcast, Chelsi Slotten and Serra Head discuss topics in archaeology from the Middle Atlantic Archaeological Conference (MAAC) with fellow archaeologists Ashley McCuiston, Erin Cagney, Ruth Tricolli, Heather Lapham, and Christine Ames. Panelists come from diverse backgrounds and experiences including students from American university, employees from the DC... Continue Reading →
Northwest Anthropological Conference, over a pint
In this episode Kirsten Lopez brings Michelle North and Emily Tabor together over a beer to discuss this year's Northwest Anthropological Conference, Archaeology Roadshow, and the benefits and importance of service work for early career archaeologists. Grab a pint and join us! https://washingtonarchaeology.org/ https://washingtonarchaeology.org https://associationoforegonarchaeologists.org/ https://www.pdx.edu/anthropology/archaeology-roadshow