The goal of the Geoarchaeology Interest Group is to advance the
science of geoarchaeology, ensure continued professional
development of members within the group, and assist in educating
future geoarchaeologists.
Periodically sponsor a field trip at the annual
SAA meeting. The trip will be organized by a
committee.
Periodically sponsor or organize a short course
on some aspect of geoarchaeology at the annual
SAA meeting. Such courses greatly enhance
professional development. They revitalize
research objectives, retrain professionals who
may not have remained current with all aspects
of the field, and provide training opportunities
for students.
Support or co-sponsor the publication of papers
from its annual symposium in a collected format.
Provide students with information on
undergraduate and graduate programs in
geoarchaeology, and
funding opportunities for thesis and
dissertation research.
Although many universitites offer both
archaeology and geology courses, few offer a
coordinated, combined program. Yet most do have
all the essentials for a geoarchaeology program,
if simply the cross-links were emphasized. The
geoarchaeology interest group will help students
determine exactly what graduate and
undergraduate courses are available in various
universities that lead to some training in
geoarchaeology.
Establish ties with other archaeological and
geological organizations, such as the American
Quartenary Association and the Archaeological
Geology Division of the Geological Society of
America. We will explore the possibility of
developing symposia, theme sessions, and/or
short courses to be held to increased membership
and activity within the Geoarchaeology Interest
Group and the SAA.
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