Pat OGrady

Pat OGrady is a Researcher in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Oregon, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He has been instrumental in archaeological fieldwork and education since 1994.

Education:

• B.S. (1996), University of Oregon
• M.S. (1999), University of Oregon
• Ph.D. (2006), University of Oregon

Research Focus:

O’Grady specializes in the cultural transitions of hunter-gatherer societies in the Great Basin of western North America during the late Pleistocene to early Holocene periods. His work integrates zooarchaeology, mobility pattern analysis, and remote sensing technologies like ground-penetrating radar. Current projects center on Clovis-era sites in southeastern Oregon, including Sheep Mountain and Sage Hen Gap.

Professional Background:

• Staff Archaeologist, University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History (current)
• Archaeologist, Oregon Department of Transportation (2002–2005)
• Field Archaeologist, Burns District Bureau of Land Management (past)

Field School Contributions:

He has participated in 14 University of Oregon field schools, evolving from student to instructor roles. His Master’s and Ph.D. research focused on settlement patterns in Oregon’s Fort Rock Uplands and Harney Valley, respectively.