>
>In 1992 the Department of Social Sciences at Michigan Technological
>University initiated  a Master of Science degree program in Industrial
>Archaeology (IA).  This graduate program is one of the few in the world to
>focus explicitly on IA.  Michigan Tech's unique program emphasizes a truly
>interdisciplinary approach to IA, and fuses the academic perspectives of
>archaeology, history of technology, and anthropology.
>
>Students take courses in the history of technology, historical and
>industrial archaeology, cultural resource management, and other areas in
>the social sciences or approved electives from other departments, such as
>geophysics, metallurgy, or forestry.  Most students will complete the
>program in two academic years, using the summers to fulfill the fieldwork
>and thesis/internship requirements.  Two students have been granted degrees
>and ten are currently enrolled.
>
>
>The Resources
>
>Michigan Tech was established in 1885 as the Michigan Mining School, in the
>heart of a significant copper mining district that operated from the 1840s
>until 1970.  The university is surrounded by industrial sites, creating a
>man-made laboratory for the study of IA.  Two National Parks - Isle Royale
>and the new Keweenaw National Historical Park - contain industrial sites to
>be studied and interpreted for the public.  The university library, in
>addition to its extensive holdings related to industrial history, maintains
>the Copper Country Archives, an important collection of original materials
>concerning regional history and the records of many copper mining
>companies.  The Department of Social Sciences maintains an Archaeology
>Laboratory which is actively involved in local and regional archaeological
>projects.  Some financial support for graduate students is provided through
>these on-going projects, while University-based assistantships provide
>support for others.  At present, all students receive support.  An internship
 option is also available; one student recently completed an internship at the
 Henry Ford Museum.  The program has close ties with the Michigan Bureau of
 History, which will support three years of field research beginning in 1994,
 and with the US Forest Service, which is supporting study at a 19th century
 copper mine.  Each of these projects will form the basis for a student thesis.
>
>
>The Faculty-
>
>Josiah Heyman, Asst Prof of Anthropology, Ph.D. CUNY 1988, Anthropology of
>       work.
>David Landon, Asst Prof of Archaeology, Ph.D. Boston 1991, Historical
>       archaeology, zooarchaeology.
>Larry Lankton, Prof of History, Ph.D. Pennsylvania 1977, History of
>       technology.
>Carol MacLennan, Assoc Prof of Anthropology, Ph.D. UC Berkeley 1979,
>       Anthropology of industry.
>Patrick Martin, Assoc Prof of Archaeology, Ph.D. Michigan State 1984,
>       Historical/industrial archaeology, archaeological science.
>Susan Martin, Asst Prof of Archaeology, Ph.D Michigan State 1985,
>       Prehistoric archaeology.
>Terry Reynolds, Prof of History, Ph.D. Kansas 1973, History of technology.
>Bruce Seely, Assoc Prof of History, Ph.D. Delaware 1982, History of science
>       and technology.
>
A search for a faculty specialist in historic preservation and
architectural history is nearing completion.
>
>The University-
>
>Michigan Tech is an nationally recognized research university with 6700
>students, best known for its programs in metallurgy, engineering and
>forestry.  It is located in the town of Houghton, in the heart of the
>scenic and historic Keweenaw Peninsula.  Lake Superior is only a few miles
>from the campus and moderates both summer and winter temperatures.  The
>local area is known for its natural beauty and a variety of outdoor
>activities such as boating, hiking, fishing, downhill and cross-country
>skiing.
>
>
>For additional information or an application please contact:
>
>Patrick E. Martin, Director of Graduate Studies
>Department of Social Sciences
>Michigan Technological University
>1400 Townsend Drive
>Houghton, MI 49931-1295  USA
>Telephone: (906) 487-2113   Fax:  (906) 487-2468  Email:[log in to unmask]
>
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Patrick E. Martin, Associate Professor of Archaeology
Director of Graduate Studies in Industrial Archaeology
Department of Social Sciences, Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI 49931  USA
Telephone (906)487-2070   Fax  (906)487-2468   Internet  [log in to unmask]
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