She completes a manuscript synthesizing recent research, which utilizes remote sensing in archaeological study. She presents her work at an international conference on technological applications in anthropology. The Sabbatical in the Parks Program maintains a sabbatical clearinghouse. Research interests and expertise of university professors in the biological, physical, social and cultural sciences are matched with research, technical support and educational needs of individual NPS units. The clearinghouse depends on the work of the system-wide program coordinator, and a designated sabbatical liaison in each interested and participating NPS unit.
Participation is fully optional.
Parks which elect to participate in the Program submit the NPS Sabbatical Opportunity Form to the clearinghouse. This form lists research opportunities, needs for technical assistance and education, and facilities and other support available in the park for a professor on sabbatical. In addition, other materials that summarize research needs may be attached. All faculty submissions are reviewed by the Sabbatical in the Parks Program coordinator and entered into the clearinghouse database. Faculty research interests are aligned with the needs of individual park units.