I am currently working with Dr. Ted Goebel to conduct new fieldwork at the Kanorado Locality, under the direction of Dr. Rolfe Mandel and supported by the Odyssey Archaeological Research Fund. Work for 2026 expanded two prior excavation blocks southward, at 14SN105 and 14SN106. This work aims to resolve questions of relative artifact densities between the sites, and continues testing for the edge of the main Folsom/Midland activity area at 14SN106.
My dissertation project examined established and emerging methods of lithic analysis, following a three publication format. Research comprising the disseration detailed technological and use-wear analysis of a Central Plains site and experimental development of a protocol for species of origin detection from nucleic acids deposited during stone tool use.Â
My masters thesis consisted of a technologically-focused debitage analysis of the Gaudreau site in southeastern Quebec. The research examined reduction sequences and preferences regarding raw material use.