Originally hailing from Upstate New York, Catt's passion for archaeology began in Middle school and has subsequently grown into the pursuit of a lifetime career. Her ideal focus is in Historical Archaeology from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Her favorite artifact is a Chamber Pot because she believes that its function extends past its utilitarian value. Under the mentorship of Dr. Paul Shackel, she hopes to continue to build upon her archaeological knowledge and further her research on chamber pots in the remaining time she has at the University of Maryland College Park.
Areas of Interest
- Historical Archaeology
CV:
Catherine Gagnon CV 2022.pdf149.77 KB
Degrees
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Degree TypeBADegree DetailsAnthropology, State University of New York at Potsdam 2021
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Degree TypeBADegree DetailsArchaeological Studies, State University of New York at Potsdam 2021
Awards
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2021-05-10Birgit Weaver Award. The Weaver Award, which comes as a certificate given by the SUNY Potsdam Museum Studies director, recognizes excellence in the museum studies minor.
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2021-05-10Donald Armagost Award. The Armagost Award is given annually to the student or students demonstrating outstanding participation in activities in support of anthropology on the SUNY Potsdam campus.
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2020-01-25Kilmer Grant. The grant is meant to encourage and support independent and collaborative student/faculty research and creative projects in all academic fields of study.
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2019-04-16Lambda Alpha Honors Society . The Lambda Alpha National Anthropology Honor Society is to both acknowledge and reward academic excellence.
Conferences
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Presenter, Council for North Eastern Historical Archaeology
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Presenter, Society for Historical Archaeology
Research
- Chamber Pots Function: Utilitarian, Aesthetic, or Status?
- Chamber Pot Variation In The Late 18th to Early 19th Centuries
Email
cgagnon1 [at] umd.edu
