Does cultural resource management archaeology need academia?
Cultural resource management (CRM) archaeologists have long sought better training for graduates from academic programs, facing resistance for over 60 years. Despite CRMs employing 90% of...
View ArticleIs this the death of cultural resource management?
Will the proposed changes to Section 106 of the NHPA destroy cultural resource management archaeology? The post Is this the death of cultural resource management? first appeared on Succinct Research.
View ArticleArchaeology students just want jobs
Archaeology students are just like all other college students. They are going to college because they know it will help them get a better job after graduation. College students do care about education....
View ArticleThoughts on reaching 20 years as an archaeologist
Ever since I was in kindergarten, I wanted to be an archaeologist (or an astronaut). By the time I was a sophomore in high school I was too tall to fit into a NASA space suit, so I bailed on math and...
View ArticleForging an archaeology career in an uncertain future
Becoming a cultural resource management archaeologist is not easy. To have a career, you’re going to need a college degree. Despite it all, I still feel like it’s worth a shot to become an...
View ArticleDo archaeology students read anymore?
Do archaeology students still read in college? Read here to learn more. The post Do archaeology students read anymore? first appeared on Succinct Research.
View ArticleDoes grade inflation exists in archaeology courses?
Are grades an indicator of who will be a good cultural resource management archaeologist? Read to learn more. The post Does grade inflation exists in archaeology courses? first appeared on Succinct...
View ArticleHow to ask an archaeology professor for a recommendation
The art of asking for help getting into graduate school to work in cultural resource management archaeology is as simple as planning and politeness. The post How to ask an archaeology professor for a...
View ArticleReturning to archaeology
We don't say it but many cultural resource management archaeologists are experiencing burnout. Read about one archaeologist's experience. The post Returning to archaeology first appeared on Succinct...
View ArticleCultural resource management archaeology is awesome!
Cultural resource management archaeology is not always fun but it can be an amazing career. Learn more here. The post Cultural resource management archaeology is awesome! first appeared on Succinct...
View ArticleArchaeology and “New Collar Jobs,” Part II
Cultural Resource Management (CRM) archaeology often prioritizes college degrees over professional certifications, yet the "wealth premium" from degrees may be waning due to high tuition costs and loan...
View ArticleArchaeology and “New Collar Jobs,” Part I
Does cultural resource management archaeology need New Collar Jobs? The post Archaeology and “New Collar Jobs,” Part I first appeared on Succinct Research.
View ArticleRevealing the True Spirit of CRM Archaeology
Learn about what happened in a university activity that asked anthropology students to act like cultural resource management archaeologists The post Revealing the True Spirit of CRM Archaeology first...
View Article37 Axioms for Cultural Resource Management Archaeologists
Here are 37 things I’ve learned in nearly 20 years of working as a professional archeologist in the United States. The post 37 Axioms for Cultural Resource Management Archaeologists first appeared on...
View ArticleMicroaggressions in Archaeology
As you probably know, archaeology is a largely white profession and has been for decades. The same systems developed during post-Columbian colonialism that created BIPOC people created archaeology. It...
View ArticleShould you get a PhD to do Archaeology?
There's a reason why most graduate students don't land a tenure track anthropology teaching job. Read to learn more. The post Should you get a PhD to do Archaeology? first appeared on Succinct Research.
View ArticleShould You Go to Graduate School for Archaeology?
You basically need a graduate degree to maintain a fruitful career in archaeology. Here's why The post Should You Go to Graduate School for Archaeology? first appeared on Succinct Research.
View ArticleWhat happens when nobody cares about a historic property?
Why don't students care about saving People's Park as a historic property? The post What happens when nobody cares about a historic property? first appeared on Succinct Research.
View ArticleWhy do I blog about archaeology?
I feel like archaeology has the potential to make archaeologists better citizens. This is why I blog about archaeology. The post Why do I blog about archaeology? first appeared on Succinct Research.
View ArticleA Workation and an Archaeology Conference
Read about my experiences at the 2023 Society for Historical Archaeology Conference in Lisbon, Portugal The post A Workation and an Archaeology Conference first appeared on Succinct Research.
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