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Meet an Archaeologist

Phil Homerski – Not an Archaeologist

Than Homerski – Real Life Archaeologist

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Why meet an Archaeologist?��Who is this Archaeologist?��What is Archaeology?��How do I meet an Archaeologist?

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Will the Innovation Project get me a win?

Robot Design Rank + Robot Game Rank + Core Values Rank + Innovation Project Rank = Champion’s Score

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FIRST is more than robots

What do team members gain from the IP?

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  • Research skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Self-confidence
  • Teamwork
  • Expanding their knowledge of archaeology

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Who is this Archaeologist?�

  • MA Public Issues Anthropology
  • Specialties in bioarchaeology and 3D modelling
  • Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning (SLS)
  • CRM in SW Ontario
  • Outreach Coordinator for Ontario Archaeological Society - Grand River

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What is Archaeology?�

The study of humanity through their material culture

  • Huge breadth of topics
  • Encourage students to find an aspect that interests them

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How do I meet an Archaeologist?�

  • Local university (YorkU, UofT)
  • Local CRM firms (ASI, Parslow Heritage)
  • Museums (MOA, ROM)
  • Ontario Archaeological Society (me!)
  • This QR code:

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The Innovation Project challenge

In the UNEARTHED™ season, your team’s challenge is to identify a problem faced by archaeologists and propose a solution that can help.

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The Innovation Project challenge

What has already been tried?

What challenges remain?

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  • Create something new
  • Apply existing technology from another field of study
  • Improve an existing solution

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Archaeology Challenges

  • Archaeology is destructive!
  • How do we know where to look?
  • Working in harsh climates or inaccessible locations
  • How do we preserve what we find?
  • How can we build infrastructure without removing history?
  • Is there new technology that we could be using?

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Need help with your Unearthed Innovation Project?

  • Help getting started?

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  • Help contacting experts?

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stem.archaeology@gmail.com

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