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S. Brooke Milne is an interdisciplinary researcher at the University of Manitoba (Faculty of Arts) specializing in Arctic archaeology. Her work bridges Social and Natural Sciences, focusing on Palaeo-Inuit lithic technology, mobility patterns, and digital preservation of sites.
- Active Principal Investigator on SSHRC Insight Grant projects
- Director of the interdisciplinary ArcTec Research Lab
- Recipient of Presidential Citation (2020) for graduate advocacy
Research Highlights: Combines GIS modeling, archaeogeophysics, and lithic provenance to study human-environment interactions in the Canadian Arctic. Known for pioneering work in novice skill acquisition and technological organization among prehistoric hunter-gatherers.
Publication Trends: Recent work focuses on Palaeo-Inuit quarrying practices, chert provenance, and digital methodologies (LEXT microscopy, GIS, point cloud analysis) applied to Arctic archaeology. Collaborative studies with geologists and geographers emphasize multi-scalar approaches.
Scientific Awards:
- Presidential Citation (2020) - University of Alberta Graduate Student Association
- Nominated for Faculty of Arts Excellence in Teaching Award (multiple times)
Advising & Grants: Mentors graduate students in her ArcTec Lab, supported by $283,666 SSHRC Insight Grant. Collaborative projects involve institutions like Natural Resources Canada and Manitoba Heritage.
