and subsistence in the North Country. The Raquette River would have provided a nice corridor from the St. Lawrence River Valley to the heart of the Adirondacks.”
from leading scholars in the field. Our undergraduates are given opportunities to work directly with faculty that you would only get as a grad student at bigger schools,” Messner said.
Following the completion of the field season in Lehman Park, Messner is analyzing all of the artifacts in a laboratory techniques course this fall. In accordance with state law, all of the items will be sent to the New York State Museum in Albany, which will curate them as part of its collection. The tribal historic preservation officer from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has also been kept informed about the research and the findings so far.
Julia is a great example. She is already a teaching assistant as an undergraduate, and has been selected for one of the College’s competitive Kilmer Undergraduate Research Apprenticeships next year.
“I would put the SUNY Potsdam archaeological studies program up to bat against any Ivy League or Tier I school. Our students get a full exposure to archaeology, both the theory and the methods,
“It’s a pretty neat opportunity,” she said, of her role as the senior student at the site. “I really enjoy teaching people about the things I love.” * News excerpt courtesy of North Country Public Radio. To hear the piece, visit http://bit.ly/1jl7NFj.
At SUNY Potsdam, the sciences encompass all physical, life, social, applied and interdisciplinary sciences.
FINDINGS: The breadth of the scientific offerings at SUNY Potsdam continues to grow, as does interest from students and investment from granting agencies and generous donors. Graduates distinguish themselves in a variety of fields, while research remains robust—all to the incredible benefit of the student experience.
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