The New York State Museum is hosting a new series called the Science Café programs which combine a good science-focused mini-lecture with lively dialogue between the presenter and the audience in a more informal and accessible setting (with good food and beverages!). The next event will be 23 January at 6:00 PM, at The Hollow […]
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Soils, Sediments and Landscapes in Archaeology
Soils, Sediments and Landscapes play vital roles in understanding and interpreting archaeological contexts. This unique one-day workshop will review the processes of landscape formation, sediment deposition, and pedogenesis, the relationships between the three, and the implications for archaeology. The morning classroom session will include brief discussions of soil morphological properties and interpretation, soil nomenclature, soil […]
RFP for consulting services to NYC LPC
Request for Proposals City of New York Landmarks Preservation Commission Archaeological Guidelines Consultant The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) seeks a consultant to work closely with LPC to revise the Guidelines for Archaeological Work in New York City issued by the Commission in 2002 (Appendix B). LPC is responsible for reviewing proposed projects that are subject […]
2018 Daniel H. Weiskotten Scholarship Application
Award of $750 Offered by the William Beauchamp Chapter and the New York State Archaeological Association. To apply for this award, a student must be a new york state resident enrolled in an accredited new york state college or university undergraduate anthropology or history program. The student applicant must have completed a minimum of 30 […]
Native American, Climatic, and Environmental Influences on Pine Barrens and Other Fire-Adapted Ecosystems of New York State
Albert Fulton, a Funk Foundation recipient, will present a free and open-to-the-public talk on his research October 19th at 6:30 PM at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karmer Rd., Albany, NY 12205. His presentation is titled: Native American, Climatic, and Environmental Influences on Pine Barrens and Other Fire-Adapted Ecosystems of New York […]