Lubbock Lake Landmark Quaternary Research Program

Location: 2401 Landmark Ln, Lubbock, TX 79415, USA

Season: June 2, 2024 to August 18, 2024

Session Dates: Session 1: June 2nd - July 14th Session 2: July 8th - August 18th

Application Deadline: May 5, 2024

Deadline Type: Rolling

Website: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/museumttu/lll/fieldresearch.html

Program Type:
Volunteer

RPA Certified:
No

Affiliation:
Lubbock Lake Landmark/Museum of Texas Tech University

Project Director:
Dr. Eileen Johnson, Director, Lubbock Lake Landmark

Project Description:

Join an ongoing field research program of international volunteer crews working with professional staffs to conduct surveys, geoarchaeological prospecting, mapping, and excavations at the Roland Springs Ranch and Post research areas as well as at the Lubbock Lake Landmark.

Although not a field school, volunteers for the Lubbock Lake Landmark regional research program gain practical experience in field methodologies using the latest in field recording technology, proper field conservation of materials, and laboratory experience in processing materials from the field.

For more information about the Landmark’s research projects.  Click Here

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Period(s) of Occupation: Paleoindian, Historical, Quaternary

Notes:
- no cost, room and board are provided - museum based field research - this international volunteer program is in its 51st consecutive year

Project Size: 1-24 participants

Minimum Length of Stay for Volunteers: 6 weeks

Minimum Age: 18

Experience Required: none

Room and Board Arrangements:
Room and board are provided free of cost Cost: none

Academic Credit:
n/a credits offered by n/a. Tuition is none.