There, I have concentrated on studying the prehistoric peoples who preceded the pueblo-dwelling farmers such as the Hopi and the Zuni. In addition to arrowheads, some of the things we typically dig up in the Southwest are pieces of broken pottery, the remains of dwellings and cooking fires, tools for grinding corn, bone awls, and other tools from daily life. Most importantly, I am a scientist. Some people think that you must work in a laboratory to do science, or that scholars who study people are not really scientists. This is wrong.
Science is a method of discovery and it can be applied to anything.
The prehistoric past is something that can be studied scientifically. Currently, I am interested in exploring and researching the answers to some very different questions about ancient peoples. For example, I think there is evidence from archaeology that in the past climate change was frequent and rapid, and that these changes had a major impact on the development and collapse of prehistoric societies. I also believe there is evidence that ancient societies recognized certain individuals for their skills and talents as artists, just as we revere painters and sculptors today. In Copyright 2000, Classroom Connect.