Digital Archaeologist

Hi, I’m Sam!

I’m an archaeologist specializing in 3D scanning, Neanderthals, and stone tools. I currently work as an advanced imaging and visualization research associate at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, where I help people use digital tools in their research and creative work. I’m also currently serving as an ambassador with the IF/THEN program, which aims to inspire the next generation of women in STEM through media and science communication.

First successful walk of more than a block with mama!

#puppy #feistdog #dog #dogsofinstagram

We adopted a puppy! Finn is half Australian shepherd, half Feist, and 100% a good boy (even if he sometimes makes a mess).

It's a wrap for this year's fieldwork at Kisese II! This was a huge season of firsts for me. First time in a larger leadership position, first time delivering a micromorph 'baby', and first time @afischergames was able to come out to see what this wh

Graduation was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID and I missed my make up commemcement a few weeks ago due to getting COVID, but I couldn't resist putting on the silly outfit at least once. 🎓

Thanks to everyone who helped get me here!

This #InternationalWomensDay I'm honored to share that this weekend I got to be a small part of the amazing @ifthenshecan exhibit at the @smithsonian! So thankful for the opportunity to share my STEM journey, and for all the amazing colleagues I get

Did a little thing and got married last weekend!

What does this archaeologist actually do in a day? Find out by watching the first video in our series "What It's Really Like" - a collab between myself, @SASSA_k12, and some amazing Minnesota STEAM stars. Link in bio!⁠
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#STEM #STEAM #ifthe

My new desk is in a space shared with the coffee making area of the office, so I made a Sam status sign with some materials we had laying around and help from @umnxyzlab. Not bad for a super quick make!

Publications and Presentations

Links to published articles and other official things like that.

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Resources

Tutorials, project documentation, and some fun things too!

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A super exciting list of stuff I’ve done!

Take Me There

Digital Archaeologist

Hi, I’m Sam!

Publications and Presentations

Resources

CV