Nine fully-equipped, modern laboratories, the Institute of Nautical Archaeology, and the Center for the Study of First Americans help the Department of Anthropology carry out its primary function of teaching and providing research facilities for its staff, students, and faculty.

Theses/Dissertations Research Labs Centerfor the Study of First Americans Center for Maritime Archaeology and Conservation Conservation Research Laboratory Archaeological Preservation Research Laboratory Institute of Nautical Archaeology Ship Reconstruction Laboratory

These laboratories are maintained by the department and are available for graduate student use. In addition, graduate students have access to the use of word processors, computer terminals, field vehicles, and the worldwide facilities and equipment used and maintained by the Institute of Nautical Archaeology. Other on-campus facilities available for use by graduate students in anthropology include the Electron Microscopy Center, the Center for Chemical Characterization, the Computing Services Center, and the Evans Library containing over one million volumes and periodicals. Faculty Research Project Websites: Cultural Anthropology: Lamalera Cooperative Hunting - Michael S. Alvard Thoughts on Breastfeeding - Katherine Dettwyler Prehistoric Archaeology: Granado Cave - Donny L. Hamilton Gault Site - Harry J. Shafer Historical Archaeology: Port Royal, Jamaica - Donny L. Hamilton Nautical Archaeology: Arade River Project, Portugal - Filipe Castro The Pepper Wreck, Portugal - Filipe Castro The Kizilburun Shipwreck - Deborah Carlson Lake Champlain Shipwrecks - Kevin J. Crisman Red River Wreck - Kevin J. Crisman Archaeological Conservation: Conservation Research Laboratory Reports Archaeological Preservation Research Laboratory Reports