Come join us! The University of Maryland Department of Anthropology is partnering with the Council for Maryland Archaeology (CfMA) for the first webinar in a series developed by CfMA as part of Maryland Archaeology Month. The topic of the webinar is "How Do I Get a Job in Archaeology These Days?" and will be held on Thursday, April 8, 7-8:30pm. The panel will feature our very own alumnae Sarah Janesko and Katie Boyle, and many thanks to Erik Hanson for hosting and managing the webinar!
Celebrate Maryland Archaeology Month with a webinar series exploring timely subjects like getting a job in archaeology, the recent relic hunting craze, and discoveries related to historic disease and wellness. We are proud to partner with University of Maryland, Preservation Maryland, and the Maryland Historical Trust for these discussions and thank them for their generous time and support. Email mdarcheology [at] gmai [dot] com for more information!
April 8, 7-8:30pm: How Do I Get a Job in Archaeology These Days? Hosted by University of Maryland, moderated by Jessica Brannock, M.A. Register here
This conversation with young professionals currently working in the field will explore the good, the bad, and ugly about pursuing archaeology as a career. We’ll discuss the benefits and pitfalls of an advanced degree, the power of your network, and the tenacity needed to stick with archaeology for the long haul. Come prepared with questions for employees of cultural resource management (CRM), government, archaeology labs, and academia.
Panelists: Dr. Kathryn Lafrenz Samuels, Associate Professor and Director, Cultural and Heritage Resource Management Graduate Program, University of Maryland; Sarah Janesko, M.A.A., Assistant Project Manager, Veterans Curation Program; Katie Boyle, M.A.A., Cultural Resources Specialist, National Park Service C&O Canal National Historic Park; Brett Arnold, M.S., Project Archaeologist, Applied Archaeology & History Associates
