Below you will find links to ongoing projects (both foreign and domestic) being conducted by members of the URI archaeology group. If you are interested in joining any of these projects, please contact the appropriate URI project director.

Please check back frequently. We will add projects to this list as soon as they go live.

Kristine Bovy

The Puget Sound Traditional Foods and Diabetes Project will, for the first time, use archaeological and historic data to develop a long-term picture of Native American diet in Puget Sound, and be a source of information about the potentially therapeutic value of traditional foods.

NOAA Explorer: Aegean and Black Sea 2006 - From April to June 2006, scientists from the University of Rhode Island lead an expedition to study the archaeology and geology of the Aegean and Black Seas aboard two research vessels, the Greek R/V AEGAEO and the University of Rhode Island's R/V ENDEAVOR.

Tell el-Far'ah, South excavations is a dig and field school that focuses on this important border site and the surrounding landscape. This dig is also associated with the Northen Negev Survey project.

The Rhode Island Endeavor Program (RIEP) is a state-supported initiative that provides Rhode Islanders with direct access to the scientific research and educational capabilities of an Intermediate Class research vessel, the R/V Endeavor. This support underscores Rhode Island's commitment to maintain a strong program in marine research and education.

For more information on Rhode Island Sea Grant Opportunities, click this link.