AAUS Student Scholarships for 2014

AAUS Student Scholarships 2014
The AAUS Foundation awards scholarships to graduate students engaged in, or planning to begin, research projects
in which diving is used as an important research tool or studying diving science. The Kevin Gurr Scholarship awards $3000 to a Master program student. The Kathy Johnston Scholarship awards $3000 to a Doctoral student. AAUS may also award additional $1500 scholarships to the second ranked proposals in each category.

The Foundation also grants the Kevin Flanagan Travel Award providing up to $800 for undergraduate/graduate students to attend an AAUS scientific meeting and the Hollis Gear Award that provides up to two recipients with an award valued at $1250, good towards Hollis dive gear and travel monies.

Applications are submitted electronically and all proposals are due June 30. For more information and application
instructions, visit http://www.aausfoundation.org, or send questions to the Scholarship Committee Chair at aaus@disl.org.

AIMA 2014 Scholarship Announcement

AIMA 2014 Scholarship Announcement

AIMA is pleased to announce the 2014 AIMA Scholarship for maritime archaeological research projects. The investigation or project must be consistent with the objectives of AIMA and the work must have a benefit/application to maritime archaeology in Australasia. The award is open to all persons conducting maritime archaeological research within Australasia.

A total of up to $2000 will be awarded. AIMA may choose to partially fund more than one project from these monies in 2014. A condition of the AIMA Scholarship is that the recipient(s) are required to publish in the AIMA Newsletter, or for larger awards, a peer-reviewed paper either in the AIMA Bulletin, or as an AIMA Special Publication. This award also comes with a free one year AIMA membership.

Applications must be forwarded to the email provided below by 30 June 2014 to be eligible for this award. For a link to the application kit and more information, see the AIMA website: http://www.aima-underwater.org.au/aima-scholarship/

For application submittal and queries, contact the AIMA Scholarship Committee Chair at: scholarships@aima-underwater.org.au

8 May 2014

1) International Boat Building Training College, closes 22 may

This innovative project, will bring boat owners, boat builders, suppliers of materials and services and training providers together thus promoting the conservation and use of historic boats in the East Anglian region.  The Hub Co-ordinator’s role is instrumental to the success of the project, providing the leadership and practical management skills to drive the project and deliver the agreed objectives.

2) Hampton Roads Naval Museum, closes 12 May

This position serves as the Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator for the Hampton Roads Naval Museum (HRNM) in Norfolk, VA. The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is an official museum of the United States Navy and reports to the Naval History and Heritage Command in Washington, D.C. The museum is dedicated to the study of 235 years of naval history in the Hampton Roads region. The museum assists the City of Norfolk and Nauticus: The National Maritime Center with docent training and management of the small artifact collection concerning the battleship Wisconsin.

3) National Naval Aviation Museum, closes 13 May

This position is located within the Artifact Collections Branch of the National Naval Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL. The function of the National Museum of Naval Aviation is to select, collect, preserve and exhibit significant memorabilia representative of the development, growth and historic heritage of the United States Naval Aviation.

4) US Navy Seabee Museum, closes 12 May

This position is located at the U.S. Navy Seabee Museum, located on Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, CA.  This museum is the second oldest of the official navy museums operated by the Naval History and Heritage Command. The mission of the U.S. navy Seabee Museum is to select, collect, preserve, and display historical material relating to the history of the Naval Construction Force, better known as the Seabees, and the U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps. The interpretation and display of historical material are central to the mission of the museum.

5) Naval Academy Museum, closes 12 May

This position is located at the Naval Academy Museum in Annapolis, Maryland.  As an official Department of the Navy Museum, the Naval Academy Museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, and exhibit the artifacts and the art that are the physical heritage of the US Navy and the Naval Academy in order to 1)Instill in Midshipmen a knowledge of the history and heritage of the US Navy and of the US Naval Academy, and to supplement the instruction of all academic departments of the Academy, 2) to demonstrate to the public the contributions of Academy graduates to the military services and the Nation and 3) to motivate in young people a desire to become part of the Brigade of Midshipmen and to begin a career of service to the Nation. The interpretation of artifacts and their display to the general public and visiting tourists in the Annapolis, Maryland area, as well as to DoD personnel at the Naval Academy and Naval Station Annapolis, in central to the Museums mission.

6) Maritime Archaeology Trust, closes 12 May

The Maritime Archaeology Trust is seeking applications for the position of Accounts and Administrative Officer. The organisation is a charity which promotes interest, research and knowledge of maritime archaeology and heritage in Great Britain with core activities concentrated in the counties of Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and the adjacent South Coast areas. The job involves a variety of duties including the provision of administrative and financial support to the charity and its subsidiary trading company Maritime Archaeology Limited on a day-to-day basis. Experience in working with Sage Accounting and basic bookkeeping skills are essential.

7) Director, National Maritime Museum, Cornwall, closes 23 May

8) Museum Assistant, Marine Museum of the Great Lakes, closes 9 May

9) Assistant Watercraft Director/Sailing Instructor, Mystic Seaport Museum Mystic, CT
This position will assist the Watercraft Director in day-to-day boat and sailing facility maintenance and help in lesson plan development for beginning and intermediate sailors age 10-15. This position will assume leadership responsibilities and boat maintenance in the absence of the Watercraft Director. Responsibilities: • Aids Watercraft Director in day-to-day direction of training program • Instructs trainees in sailing, rowing, seamanship, and maritime history • Assists with the maintenance of launches and Dyer Dhows • Prepares and posts all information for trainees • Maintains an inventory of all supplies and materials • Keeps accurate records of boat maintenance for Dyer Dhows and JY 15’s • Excellent communication skills required for interaction with children, staff, junior counselors, and parents • Other responsibilities as assigned Qualifications: • At least 18 years of age • Previous residential program and sail instruction/teaching experience • Ability to manage young people in a fast paced environment • Enjoy working with teens and preteens • Standard First Aid and CPR certified This position is seasonal for summer 2014. To apply: please send your resume, cover letter, and Mystic Seaport application (found athttp://www.mysticseaport.org/wp-content/uploads/Employment-application.pdf) to human.resources@mysticseaport.org OR to PO Box 6000 Mystic, CT 06355 Attn: Human Resources. An EOE.

Last Call for the MA in Ancient Maritime Trade and Navigation

Last call for the MA (Res) in Ancient Maritime Trade and Navigation

The MA (Res) in Ancient Maritime Trade and Navigation is an interdisciplinary programme delivered in collaboration with the Università Ca Foscari, Venice. It has as its focus the economic history of maritime trade, the history of technology (in respect to ship building and navigation techniques) in the Ancient and Medieval Mediterranean, and the archaeology of port infrastructures, ships, and trade goods. The Venice teaching component focuses manly on maritime and nautical archaeology.
Contacts:

Programme Director Dr Annalisa Marzano (a.marzano@reading.ac.uk)

Ca’ Foscari Module Director Dr Carlo Beltrame (beltrame@unive.it)

http://www.reading.ac.uk/classics/pg-taught/class-MAAncientMaritimeTrade.aspx

https://www.facebook.com/mastereading

 

10th Maritime Heritage Conference

The 10th Maritime Heritage Conference is scheduled for 17–21 September 2014 in Norfolk, VA. Nauticus, the science and technology center and home to the Battleship Wisconsin and the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, is the principal host; sessions will be held in the Norfolk Waterside Marriott.

Naval Historical Foundation program director Dr. David Winkler will serve as program chairman.

(Deadline for paper proposals: June 1st 2014)

The Maritime Heritage Conference is hosted by multiple organizations and institutions associated with maritime heritage and covers a wide range of topics. Museums, universities, government agencies, and non-profit historical and heritage societies large and small send their leaders and staff to share with—and learn from—one another. Networking opportunities abound.
Sessions will cover the following: international trade, immigration, maritime law, shipbuilding, small craft preservation, lighthouses and lifesaving stations, whaling, underwater archaeology, historic ships, sailors’ lives, African-American maritime history, maritime museums and organizations, seaports, naval history, literature, native maritime cultures, marine art and sea music, education, sail training and tall ships, and other topics related to global maritime heritage.

More info at: http://nauticus.org/maritime/index.html
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CFP at: http://nauticus.org/maritime/program.html
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21 April 2014

1) Librarian, Naval History and Heritage Command, closes 25 April

This position is located in the Technical Services (Cataloging) Section of the Navy Department Library (NDL), a branch of the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC).  This section is responsible for analyzing, organizing, and providing the orderly access and retrieval of print, non-print, and electronic materials to personnel of the naval establishment, the Department of Defense (DOD) and its subordinate services, to other government agencies and to the public (writers, historians, veterans, etc.).

2) Student Trainee Librarian, closes 23 April

This position is located in the Technical Services (Cataloging) Section of the Navy Department Library (NDL), a branch of the Naval history and Heritage Command (NHHC).  This Section is responsible for analyzing, organizing, and providing the orderly access and retrieval of print, non-print, and electronic materials to personnel of the naval establishment, the Department of Defense (DOD) and its subordinate services, to other government agencies, and to the public (writers, historians, veterans, etc.).

3) Historian, closes 25 April

This position is for the Lead Historian, located at the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), Washington Navy Yard.  The mission of the Naval History and Heritage Command is to: collect, preserve, protect, and make available the artifacts, documents, and art that best embody our naval history and heritage for present and future generations; advance the knowledge of naval history and heritage through professional research, analysis, interpretation, products and services; make naval history and heritage “come alive” for our Sailors and Marines to enhance readiness and esprit de corps; and remind America of its need to maintain a strong Navy and Marine Corps to protect its citizens, their freedoms, and the nation’s maritime commerce.

4) Historian, closes 25 April

This position is located at the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), Washington Navy Yard.  The mission of the Naval History and Heritage Command is to: collect, preserve, protect, and make available the artifacts, documents, and art that best embody our naval history and heritage for present and future generations through professional research, analysis, interpretation, products and services.

The NHHC provides historical information services, writes and publishes naval histories, operates the Navy Department Library, maintains archives for naval operational and other selected records, coordinates collection, preservation, distribution, and exhibition of art, historical artifacts, and photographs, and manages the Navy’s submerged cultural resources, including shipwrecks and sunken aircraft.

18 April 2014

1) Collections and Exhibitions Manager, History of Diving Museum, The Florida Keys, apply today.

2) Exhibitions Interpreter, Calvert Marine Museum, closes 30 April.

3) Historian, Great Lakes Naval Training Center, closes 22 April.

This position is with the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), the Navy’s principal agency filling the Navy’s needs for historical and heritage services. As an official Department of the Navy Museum, the Great Lakes Naval Museum’s mission is to select, collect, preserve, and interpret the history of the United States Navy with particular emphasis on the Navy’s only “boot camp” at Naval Station Great Lakes, Great Lakes, Illinois.

17 April 2014

1) Archeological Technician, Biscayne National Park, closes 21 April.

The incumbent serves as an archeological technician as part of the cultural resource management program within the division of Resource Management at Biscayne National Park.  Participates in archeological field surveys and excavations, both terrestrial and submerged.  Records data and prepares survey records (e.g. site maps, photographs, surface artifact analysis forms, field notes, etc.).  Provides leadership to field crews and serves as crew chief for excavation and survey activities.  Evaluates and assists other technicians in the evaluation of specimens.  Processes specimens recovered in the field.  Conducts supervised conservation treatments on artifacts recovered from a seawater environment.  Prepares specimens for specialized analysis to be sent to dating and other laboratories.  Enters archeological artifact and project data, including artifact information, catalog records, field notes, site records, etc. into automated systems appropriate forms, and archival records.  Provides general technical archeological assistance in a variety of areas including NHPA section 106 compliance, clearance, and planning; archeological assessments, evaluations, and field inspections.

2) Write and Editor, Naval History and Heritage Command, closes 21 April.

In this position, you will serve as a writer-editor in the Publishing Section within the Communication and Outreach Division of the Naval History and Heritage Command, which plans, prepares, produces and publishes a broad range of US Navy historical knowledge products for distribution in print and electronic formats.  The section also advises the command on writing and editing standards, product design standards and processes, DOD and Navy printing and publishing regulations, and industry practices.  The products produced by the section, including but not limited to monographs, booklets, operational studies, chronologies, point papers, briefs, brochures, and web modules, are used by Navy leadership, operational units, and other DOD agencies to understand the historical context of current issues and challenges.

11 April 2014

1) Archivist, National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola, Florida, closes 11 April

This position is with the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, FL, which is the world’s largest naval aviation museum and one of the most-visited museums in the state of Florida. The mission of the National Naval Aviation Museum, an official Department of the Navy museum, is to “select, collect, preserve and display historic artifacts relating to the history of Naval Aviation.”

2) Exhibitions Developer, New Zealand Maritime Museum, closes 27 April

3) Collections Manager, New Zealand Maritime Museum, closes 27 April

4) Battleship Texas, Curator, closes 16 April

Underwater Archaeologist

Underwater Archaeologist
Limited Term Employee – LTE
Location: Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS)

816 State Street Madison, Wisconsin
County: Dane
Type of Employment: Full-time (40 hours per week). Work hours are flexible between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, evening and weekend work required.
Salary: $14.00 per hour

Contact: John Broihahn, 608-264-6496, john.broihahn@wisconsinhistory.org

Deadline to Apply: Applications materials will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. (CDT) Monday, April 14, 2014.

The Maritime Preservation and Archaeology Program of the Wisconsin Historical Society is seeking an Underwater Archaeologist. This position will work under a lead worker maritime archaeologist and other archaeologists in the Division of Historic Preservation-Public History to preserve the maritime archaeological legacy of Wisconsin.
This position will conduct underwater archaeological fieldwork in tandem with the lead worker maritime archaeologist under the direction of the State Archaeologist. They will be assigned tasks by the lead worker maritime archaeologist and will carry them out with the assistance of volunteers or other archaeologists. The applicant must have knowledge and experience in conducting underwater archaeological diving operations; use of manual underwater mapping equipment; operation of electronic surveying and remote-sensing equipment; operation of research vessels and project vehicles. The applicant is responsible for daily completion of field tasks, project notes and maps, and for basic maintenance of project equipment.

This position will also be involved in development of interpretive materials, preparation of materials for the program’s Web sites, public programing, and installing and maintaining historic shipwreck moorings.

A Well Qualified Candidate Will Have: Bachelor’s degree in Archeology Experience conducting historical research Experience writing reports based upon archaeological and archival research.  Experience with archeological project coordination Ability to train volunteers and staff.  Knowledge of Great Lakes maritime history and Great Lakes ship construction.

Notes:
This position requires extensive travel for fieldwork, presentations, and meetings. These activities usually include some weekend and evening hours. The position also requires the ability to conduct underwater archaeological surveys in cold water environments at depths ranging from 0.0 to 275.0 feet.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

Requirements: As outlined by Technical Diving International standards, all applicants must have at a minimum a Divemaster certification, a Drysuit Diver certification, and a Nitrox Diver certification.
The ideal candidate will have Closed Circuit Rebreather certifications that include Air Diluent CCR, Air Diluent Decompression CCR, Mixed Gas Diluent CCR, and Advanced Mixed Gas Diluent CCR as described by the Technical Diving International standards [Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR) Diving], or equivalent standards.
If the applicant does not have the Closed Circuit Rebreather certifications as outlined above, continued employment is contingent upon obtaining the certifications within three (3) months of hire.

Due to project scheduling requirements and limited staffing, the employee must plan to complete the diving requirements outside of the regular work schedule. Costs associated with the certifications are the responsibility of the employee. Completing the certifications in a timely manner is a requirement of employment as is maintaining the certifications.

How to Apply:
Please provide a letter of interest, a resume, copies of the appropriate certifications, and if appropriate a plan to achieve additional certifications by email to:
John H. Broihahn
State Archaeologist
State Archaeology and Maritime Preservation
Division of Historic Preservation-Public History
Wisconsin Historical Society
816 State Street
Madison WI 53706
608-264-6496
608-264-6504 FAX
John.broihahn@wisconsinhistory.org

The Wisconsin Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer.

2014 Maritime Archaeology Field School

2014 Maritime Archaeology Field School

St. Mary’s College of California and the University of Rhode Island will be offering a joint Field School in Maritime Archaeology in Bermuda from July 21st-August 7th, 2014.

The field school is a research-based learning experience that exposes students to a variety of activities including underwater excavation and documentation of historic shipwrecks, archaeological survey, and artifact conservation. Training also leads to AAUS qualification as a Scientific Diver-in-Training in.

Contact jallan@stmarys-ca.edu or rodmather@mail.uri.edu

31 March 2014

1) Curator, Battleship Texas, closes 11 April

This position is responsible for performing moderately complex (journey-level) curatorial work for the Battleship. Duties include but are not limited to acquisitioning, preserving, cataloging, inventorying and utilizing agency interpretive collections; and performing research work connected with interpretive exhibits, small media projects, and publications. Requires the research ability to obtain scholarly knowledge of content, knowledge of collection care standards, and strong writing skills. May supervise the work of volunteers, interns and assistants. Uses multiple technologies to complete projects. Maintains exhibit and storage areas in accordance with the housekeeping plan. Performs physical labor in various climates to complete projects. Performs other duties such as report/policy preparation and general housekeeping. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

2) Exhibits Specialist, National Museum of the US Navy, closes 1 April

This position is located in the Exhibitions Section of the National Museum of the U.S. Navy, which is dedicated to the American public and service members by providing a deeper understanding of the Navy’s history and instills a personal connection to Navy heritage. The Museum accomplishes its mission through programs of collecting, interpretation, education, and publication. The interpretation and display of artifacts are central to the mission of the museum.

2014 Maritime Archaeology Fieldwork Practicum

External applications are now open for our winter Maritime Archaeology Fieldwork Practicum, scheduled for one week between 7-19 July 2014.

This topic is a practicum which provides students with opportunities to participate in the workplace environment. Occasionally, maritime archaeology fieldwork opportunities arise in which students may assist government agencies, consultancy firms, non-profit groups or other universities. This topic provides students with the ability to participate in these projects and receive one-on-one guidance and instruction with immediate feedback on their performance. This practicum will allow students to put their theoretical learning into practice, develop a sense of the workplace, enhance their employment prospects through additional training, build a network of contacts, and develop a range of personal and professional work skills. This topic will be taught in intensive mode during a full week, and will necessitate involvement and input from a range of maritime archaeology practitioners. The body of the topic will comprise practical exercises, field work and associated lecture/seminars.

This topic will be taught in the intensive mode (one week) and SCUBA diving qualifications are not required for participation.

The 2014 practicum will be based in Gold Coast, Queensland, with the support of the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) and the Gold Coast City Council.

The students will focus on recording and investigating the origin of a section of wreck recovered in 1974. While it was popularly regarded as part of the 1846 wreck of Coolangatta, there has been a long held debate that it could also represent the partial remains of the Heroine (1897). Both vessels were built in NSW and share some characteristics, although were constructed 50 years apart.

The Coolangatta is an early shipwreck for SE QLD (1846). The entry for the Coolangatta in the ANSDB can be found at: https://dmzapp17p.ris.environment.gov.au/shipwreck/public/wreck/wreck.do?key=2347&action=expandAll

The project will provide students with an opportunity to develop their skills in:

  • Documenting and identifying ship components;
  • Conducting historic research and evaluating findings;
  • Investigation of ships materials;
  • Undertake offshore remote sensing surveys;
  • Entering relics in the Australian National Shipwreck Database;
  • Consider management and conservation of an actual wreck.

The course is open to non-Flinders student for the cost of tuition. Credit for the course may be applied to home universities. This is aso a great opportunity for current practicing professionals interested in staff development training. For more details and to apply to the topic please see: http://www.flinders.edu.au/ehl/archaeology/fieldwork/field-schools/maritime-archaeology-fieldwork-practicum/overview.cfm

Any questions, just email me.

Wendy van Duivenvoorde, PhD
Lecturer in Maritime Archaeology
Deputy Director, Australian Consortium of Humanities Research Centres (ACHRC)

President Australasian Institute of Maritime Archaeology (AIMA)

Department of Archaeology | Flinders University
GPO Box 2100 | Adelaide, SA 5001 | AUSTRALIA
CRICOS Provider: 00114A

Physical location: Humanities, room 277
Phone +61 8 8201 5195 | Fax +61 8 8201 2784 | E-mail wendy.vanduivenvoorde@flinders.edu.au

Program in Maritime Archaeology: http://www.flinders.edu.au/ehl/archaeology/postgrad-programs/by-coursework/in-maritime-archaeology.cfm
Department blog: http://flindersarchaeology.com/
Staff page: http://www.flinders.edu.au/people/wendy.vanduivenvoorde

ForSEAdiscovery projects

1) Developing dendro-archaeological approaches in Nautical Archaeology: integration of ring studies, dendrochronology and timber morphology (3D CAD) for the reconstruction of past forestry practice and exploitation.

2) The PhD project entitled ‘Application of ecological wood anatomy for provenancing oak and pine wood from Atlantic Iberia’ will be carried out as 4-year PhD project at the Forest Ecology and Forest Management Group at Wageningen University. The project is linked to the interdisciplinary EU project ForSEAdiscovery.  ForSEAdiscovery is an integrated training programme and aims at combining academic research on the History of shipbuilding, trade networks, Dendro-Archaeology, Wood biology, Forestry and Wood/Timber provenance. The focus of this PhD project is on wood anatomy, dendrochronology and forest ecology. The originality addresses the use of wood anatomical characteristics – possibly also in combination with isotopes and genetic traits – as tool to exactly detect the provenance of timber used for ship building. The PhD has a strong ecological component, mainly related to elaborating wood formation in pine and oak in relation to specific environmental conditions.

3) Reconstructing timber in Spanish-Atlantic shipbuilding – treatise and archaeology.

4) The Dendro-archaeology of Portuguese ships of the Early Modern Period.

Historic Conservator

Conservator, Florida Division of Historic Resources, Bureau of Archaeological Research, closes April 30.

Performs routine conservation of historic and other artifacts (Historical Conservator): Carries out conservation of metal and wooden artifacts to professional standards, and conservation of other archaeological materials to best level possible with available resources. Identifies and applies appropriate protective treatments to conserved artifacts, and maintains electronic records of treatment in existing databases.

Assigns and prioritizes conservation tasks assisting technicians, and trains new conservation techs in routine tasks (e.g., use of abrasion equipment, conservation tank set ups, proper use of equipment for moving heavy objects, proper handling and safety procedures for chemicals, correct application of post-conservation coats, record keeping, and lab safety).

Provides or coordinates technical support in response to conservation related requests for assistance. Examples of requests for assistance include, technical advice on conservation and curation, technical advice about moving large and/or fragile artifacts such as cannons and canoes, or in selected cases, conservation of non-Bureau of Archaeological Research (BAR) artifacts. If appropriate to the request for technical assistance, the Historical Conservator writes cost estimates and assists with preparation of billings for contracted conservation work.

Coordinates with BAR Collections to maintain current and accurate artifact location information as items move into the lab, through different lab treatment stations within the lab, and out of the lab to a curation location. Coordinates with BAR Collections to provide archival curation advice as needed.

Coordinates with BAR underwater staff and (selected) salvage contractors about scheduled annual inventories, artifact reviews, and logistics of salvage recovery divisions. The Historical Conservator reviews shipwreck artifacts reported for division, and coordinates with BAR staff to identify items of interest and prepare the state’s request for division. The logistics of review of artifacts (physical inspection, or contractor provided high resolution file images) and physical pickup of items divided to state are coordinated through the Historical Conservator.

Public information, including but not restricted to scheduling and hosting requested conservation tours, and making or referring to appropriate BAR staff artifact identifications.

2014 Nautical Archaeology International Field School at Northwestern Michigan College

Join members of the Nautical Archaeology Society, divers, educators, students and fellow underwater archaeology enthusiasts for two weeks of training in beautiful Traverse City Michigan. Classes will be held at Northwestern Michigan College’s waterfront Great Lakes Campus.

Come train on the Great Lakes with experts in the field of Underwater Archaeology. Each of the course instructors are qualified professionals in their field of study and will be sharing their years of experience with you. This is a great chance to do some sunny summer diving and get some fantastic training too!

The dates of the field school are July 12 – July 27, 2014.

Most of the detailed information concerning the field school can be accessed via the internet at: http://www.nasnmc.com. Under the 2014 NAS Field School tab at the top of the main page you can find information on: the aims and objectives of the field school, course schedule, frequently asked questions, prices and package deals, online payment option and a printable flyer.

There are many class options and both package deals and al-a-carte pricing are available. You may attend just a single day-long class or the entire two-week long event. Feel free to sign up for courses as your schedule allows.

These are great courses to have on your resume if you are considering a post-graduate degree in anthropology

Academic Credit at Northwestern Michigan College

The NAS Part 1 and NAS Part 2 courses can be taken for academic credit at Northwestern Michigan College. Each course is worth 3 anthropology or social science credits.

You may sign up for these credit courses online at: http://www.nmc.edu/student-services/records-registration/getting-things-done/registration-information.html

The NAS Part 1 (Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology)
ANT 201 – CRN 1246

NAS Part 2 (Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology)
ANT 202 – CRN 1220

If you need assistance you may also call NMC registration at: 231-995-1049.
Or visit their web site at: http://www.nmc.edu/student-services/records-registration/contact-records.html

Courses Offered:

Introduction to Nautical Archaeology
NAS Level One Certification
NAS Level Two Field Project

NAS Level Three Classes:

Archaeological Surveying using a total station
Artifact Drawing and Archaeological Illustration
Documentary Research
Flint Knapping
Native American Settlement in the Upper Great Lakes
ROV Construction
Ship and Boat Construction
Underwater and Artifact Photography
Using Site Recorder 4 (Archaeological site drawing software)
Video Editing in Archaeology

Detailed directions to the NMC campus are provided on the web site. There is a fairly large airport in Traverse City, which has daily flights to both Detroit and Chicago.

Very reasonably priced accommodation in the NMC student dormitories can be purchased at your request, but these spaces are filling fast, so book now to avoid disappointment. There are also many hotels in the local area but these will be both expensive and full during the field-school so book early to avoid disappointment.

We hope you will join us for what promises to be a unique training opportunity and all around good time!

Please email mholley@shianet.org  or call 989-307-9651 if you have any questions.

Dr. Mark W. Holley