Wichita State University
Dr. Crystal Dozier
Department of Anthropology,
Wichita State University, anthropology@wichita.edu,
(316) 978-3195
crystal.dozier@wichita.edu
About Us
The Archaeology of Food Laboratory is a research facility which provides training to Wichita State University Students in a variety of archaeological analyses. We specialize in the study of food remains in archaeological record, including microfossil and residue analysis.
See our list below of contract services we provide through the Achaeology of Food Laboratory
Microfossil Analysis
The Archaeology of Food Laboratory has the training and facilities to recover microfossils (pollen, starch, and phytoliths) from artifacts and sediment samples. Our expertise is in the ecology of the Southern Plains, with one of the best reference collections of starch in the region. Our most popular service is the recovery of starch and pollen granules from archaeological ceramics, which can also be paired with chemical residue analysis.
Email crystal.dozier@wichita.edu with inquiries into procedure and pricing.
Chemical Residue
Absorbed chemical residue in ceramics must be extracted before mass spectroscopy analyses. We provide extraction services for ceramics, partnered with the Mass Spectroscopy Laboratory at Texas A&M University for identification of biomarkers of interest for the identification of specific foodstuffs.
Email crystal.dozier@wichita.edu with inquiries into procedure and pricing.
Cultural Resource Management
The Archaeology of Food Laboratory has provided archaeological surveys to local Kansas municipalities to fulfill state and federal compliance for cultural resource management. These projects provide full reports and compliance according to federal, state, and tribal standards. Students are utilized in these projects as field technicians and crew chiefs, providing professional training for careers in cultural resource management. As an non-profit state organization, the Archaeology of Food Lab can provide these services at a reduced cost for municipalities in the state of Kansas.
Email crystal.dozier@wichita.edu with inquiries into procedure and pricing.
Other Projects
The Archaeology of Food Laboratory can provide other archaeological work and analyses as within the purview of our mission. Check out our many resources below and don’t hesitate to reach out to crystal.dozier@wichita.edu with collaboration opportunities.
The Archaeology of Food Laboratory provides mulitple resources. See our list below.
Outreach
The Archaeology of Food Laboratory is happy to host tours for middle and high school students or to come to your classroom for a show-and-tell of what archaeology is! We have activities available for different levels of kids and often collaborate with the Lowell D. Holmes Anthropology Museum for a fun STEAM field trip experience. Email crystal.dozier@wichita.edu for potential collaborations.
Dr. Dozier hosts young students as part of the Archaeology of Food Lab's outreach
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