My experience on this field school that took place in Anadarko, Oklahoma, was really interesting. I went into it with an interest in linguistic anthropology and language in general, so I knew that I wanted to study the languages of the tribes we were studying. About a week and a half in, I noticed a reoccurring theme that the languages were struggling, especially Kiowa. … [Read more...] about Ethnographic Field School with Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache Tribes of Oklahoma

For my last summer (2016) as a student at MSU, I wanted to broaden my archaeological skills and experience. I decided to apply for a PIT (Passport in Time) position with the Forest Service in the Oglala National Grasslands, to conduct site research and interpretation for Hudson Meng (25SX115), in NW Nebraska. The purpose – to participate in their public education in archaeology … [Read more...] about Bear on a Bison Kill by Lance Estep

The Missouri State-Vallles Caldera Archaeological Field School returned for a second season from June 6th to July 7th, 2016. It was a continuation of the previous summer’s collaboration with the Valles Caldera National Preserve in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. The field school provided students with an introduction to archaeological methods and Southwestern archaeology and … [Read more...] about 2016 Archaeology Field School by Sarah Reid

Dr. William Meadows reviews his summer research interviewing Native Americans and giving talks about his research across the southwest. This summer, Dr. William Meadows conducted fieldwork with the Laguna, Hopi, Navajo, and Choctaw Tribes in New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma. On July 29, Dr. Meadows served as the keynote speaker for the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony at … [Read more...] about Meadows’ Summer Research on Code Talkers