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Master of Science
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Social Sciences Dept.

PhD in Industrial Heritage and Archeology

The Faculty (See full profiles on the Department's main page)

The Social Sciences faculty at Michigan Tech is uniquely suited to offering this type of educational program. Four historians and four archeologists/anthropologists have IA field experience, while faculty from other departments offer opportunities for developing skills and tool sets in this area.

  • Patrick Martin (Michigan State: historical archeology, archeological sciences, industrial archeology) Since 1994, Pat has edited the journal of the Society for Industrial Archeology, continuing a pattern of professional service he began in the 1980s as editor of the quarterly Bulletin of the Society for Archeological Sciences. He has fostered the graduate program and directed the Department's annual field school, both since their inception.

  • Larry Lankton (University of Pennsylvania: American civilization, history of technology) Before joining Michigan Tech, Larry was Curator of Power and Shop Machinery at the Henry Ford Museum, and historian at the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER), National Park Service. He is author of three books on copper mining in northern Michigan .

  • Alison K. Hoagland (George Washington University: architectural history, historic preservation) . Before coming to Michigan Tech, Kim was senior historian at the Historic American Building Survey (HABS) of the National Park Service. She published on vernacular architecture, architecture in Alaska , and the influence of the military on vernacular architecture in the western U.S.

  • Terry Reynolds (Kansas: industrial archeology) Terry taught at the University of Wisconsin before coming to Michigan Tech, and also has worked for HAER as a summer historian. He has twice been recognized by the Society for Industrial. Archeology with its Norton Prize for the best article in the society’s journal. His recent research has focused on Great Lakes iron mining.

  • Carol MacLennan (Berkeley: cultural anthropology) Carol came to Michigan Tech after working at the U.S. Department of Transportation, works on the anthropology of industry. Currently, her research focuses on industrial communities (Hawaiian sugar industry, mining in Arizona), and theoretical considerations such as political ecology.

  • Susan Martin (Michigan State: anthropology) Susan’s graduate teaching focus is on heritage management, while her research is on the Native American utilization of copper. She oversees artifact curation efforts for two National Forests in Michigan ’s Upper Peninsula .

  • Timothy Scarlett (Nevada-Reno: historical archeology) Tim joined the department from graduate school in 2001. His research interests include the historical development of the 19 th-century Utah pottery industry.

  • Bruce Seely (Delaware: history of technology) At MTU since 1986, Bruce also worked for HAER as a summer historian. He was secretary of the Society for the History of Technology from 1990 through 1995; he is a recipient of the SIA's Norton Prize and several awards from other professional societies. His research interests include the engineering profession, the iron industry, and transportation.

  • Hugh Gorman (Carnegie Mellon: history of technology/environmental history) Hugh contributes expertise in environmental history and policy, a matter of increasing importance at industrial sites.

Faculty From Other Departments

  • Charles Young (Geological Sciences and Engineering): Teaches use and interpretation of geophysical technologies, including ground penetrating radar.

  • Anne Maclean and Michael Hyslop (Forest Resources and Environmental Science): Both faculty work with Social Sciences students and faculty on the use of GIS and GPS technologies for mapping.

  • Eric Nordberg (University Archives): As an expert on the history of mining and resources in this field, as well as for his expertise as a n archivist, Nordberg is a valued contributor to the doctoral program.

  • Bruce Pletka (Materials Science and Engineering): Materials scientist who has collaborated on projects involving the interpretation of metal artifacts.