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Instability in cultural resource management archaeology is not a bug. It’s a feature. See what happens when “too big” fails.
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Does cultural resource management archaeology need academia?
Cultural resource management (CRM) archaeologists have long sought better training for graduates from academic programs, facing resistance for over 60 years. Despite CRMs employing 90% of archaeologists, academia largely prioritizes theory over practical skills needed in the industry. Improved collaboration between CRM and universities is vital for future workforce readiness.
Revealing the True Spirit of CRM Archaeology
Learn about what happened in a university activity that asked anthropology students to act like cultural resource management archaeologists
Why do I blog about archaeology? 1
I feel like archaeology has the potential to make archaeologists better citizens. This is why I blog about archaeology.
The Archaeological Field School System is Broken, Part II
All archaeology students want to know how their degree is going to translate into a gainful employment. Millennials and Gen-Z are as pragmatic as they are impatient. More than previous generations, I feel like they want to know exactly how each action is going to benefit their own personal goals […]
Is cultural resource management a BS job? 2
Anybody else hate meetings that don’t result in any action steps? Typically, these meetings are a waste of time because nothing results from them. I’m not the only one: They’re even more soul-sucking than you ever imagined They kill productivity. Three-fourths of employees under 60-years-old hates them. As a cultural […]
CRM companies: Why not post your starting salaries?
We’re all familiar with archaeology job posting and their biggest shortcoming. A company is looking for some field techs, so they write up a job posting for archaeologyfieldwork.com or shovelbums.org. They’re looking for a good candidate so they start with what they want from us: A Bachelor’s degree, an “accredited” […]
The fight for cultural resource management in the Age of Trump
Okay. I just watched the video of the “CRM in the Age of Trump” webinar hosted by the American Cultural Resources Association (ACRA) and hearing what I already know was shocking (HINT: Conservatives are probably going to do their best to roll back cultural resource management [CRM] regulations). Since I’ve […]
Why do I try to help cultural resource management archaeologists?
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I am selfish. Just like other human beings, my thoughts dwell on things that matter to me most of the time. I only put forth a little effort each day to see things from another’s perspective. However, it is those […]
Want a job in archaeology? Work smarter not just harder
(The following is an excerpt from my upcoming book “Becoming an Archaeologist: How to Create a Fruitful Career in Cultural Resource Management.” The book hasn’t been published yet; it goes live on the Kindle Bookstore on May 23, 2016, so you still have time to tell me what you think. […]