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Dennis Jenkins is a Senior Research Associate in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Oregon's College of Arts and Sciences. He serves as a Senior Research Archaeologist for the Museum of Natural and Cultural History and has directed the UO Northern Great Basin archaeological field school since 1989.
Research Interests: Dennis specializes in the prehistoric archaeology of the Great Basin, focusing on the first colonization of the Americas, obsidian sourcing/hydration, prehistoric shell bead trade, and settlement-subsistence patterns. His work at the Paisley Caves has recovered the oldest human DNA in North America (14,000-year-old coprolites) and includes co-authoring articles in Science.
- Key Projects:
- Paisley Caves Archaeological Research Project
- Fort Irwin Archaeological Project (1981-1985)
- Connley Caves excavations
- Publications:
- 7 books, 33 chapters/articles/reviews
- >30 technical reports
Grants & Collaborations: Supported by the National Science Foundation, University of Oregon, Museum of Natural and Cultural History, Sundance Archaeological Research Fund, and private donations. He has collaborated with Drs. C. Melvin Aikens, Claude Warren, and Margaret Lyneis.
Public Engagement: Jenkins' work has been profiled in 50+ media outlets and featured in 8 television documentaries across History Channel, National Geographic, and Oregon Public Broadcasting.
