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Archaeology Materials Manager

James Landrum

... has over two decades of experience in archaeology has participated in and directed Cultural Resources Management (CRM) projects and Historic Preservation Development Review (HPDR) programs in Hawaii (1975-1995), Samoa (1998 - present), the Marianas (1989-1995), Southeastern Alaska (1997), and the Northern Great Plains (North Dakota and Minnesota,1998-present). Jim's research foci include the study Oceanic Prehistory, withemphasis on Polynesian cultures (e.g., Samoa and Hawaii), lithic technology (e.g., stone tool typologies), and computer applications for archaeology (e.g., interactive databases and 3D digitization of archaeological materials). His graduate research program focuses on development of a revised model for the classification of Samoan adzes.

The new classification model expands on the attribute criteria used to identify adze types and provides additional metric and non-metric data. Although the model is based on the study of a limited number of Samoan adzes, this model provides Pacific archaeologists with a new tool set useful in the study of lithic technology. The model is incorporated into the 3D digital archive and database of Samoan adzes, and thus provides a testable model for collaborative, interactive, web based research aimed at demonstrating the viability of computer applications for archaeology.

Jim also develops web based multimedia for the classroom and distance education curricula for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and the Division of Continuing Education (ContEd), at NDSU. His most recent distance education project was the development of a graduate level seminar course, entitled ENGR 796, The Impact of Technology on Society (to be offered by ECE and ContEd in the Fall of 2000).

Phone #: (701) 231-8059
Email: James_Landrum@ndsu.nodak.edu