Research

Ongoing Projects:

I am currently working under the supervision of Dr. Rolfe Mandel to conduct new fieldwork at the Kanorado Locality, supported by the Odyssey Archaeological Research Fund. Along with Dr. Ted Goebel, we are expanding previous excavation blocks at sites 14SN105 and 14SN106. This work aims to resolve questions of relative artifact densities between the sites, and continues testing the extent of the main Folsom/Midland activity area at 14SN106. This past summer (2026), we were able to bring a crew of undergraduate and graduate students out for two sessions of fieldwork, enhancing their archaeological training.

Dissertation Research (KU):

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.

Masters Research (UdeM):

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.

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