معرفی
Jason T. Raupp is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at East Carolina University (ECU), teaching courses including Shipwreck Archaeology (HIST3980), Field Research in Maritime History (HIST6650), and Maritime Heritage of the World (HIST6850). He also serves as a Research Associate in the Department of Archaeology at Flinders University, Australia, following extensive field experience across the United States, West Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, and Pacific regions over twenty years. His past employers include the U.S. National Park Service, Florida’s Bureau of Archaeological Research, and Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Education
- B.A. in Anthropology, Northwestern State University
- M.A. in History, University of West Florida
- Ph.D. in Archaeology, Flinders University
Research Interests
Raupp specializes in Maritime Archaeology and Maritime History, with deep regional expertise in the Pacific Ocean, Latin America, and the Caribbean. His work centers on culture contact, historic fisheries (e.g., Pensacola’s red snapper industry), military technologies, battlefield studies, and contact-period rock art as evidence of cross-cultural interaction. He employs multidisciplinary methodologies, including geophysical surveys and artifact analysis, to study submerged heritage in marine protected areas.
Publication Trends
Raupp’s recent articles (2011-2021) demonstrate a consistent focus on maritime archaeology in the Pacific and Caribbean, particularly WWII military sites, colonial shipwrecks, and whaling heritage. His work emphasizes methodological innovation (e.g., geophysical techniques for site detection) and heritage management in marine protected areas. Key themes include cultural contact evidence through rock art, fisheries history, and multi-agency collaboration for underwater site preservation, published in journals like the International Journal of Nautical Archaeology and Bulletin of the Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology.
Advising and Grants
While no named students or grant awards are specified, Raupp actively collaborates with ECU students on field research, as evidenced by co-authored publications (e.g., the 2018 ship graffiti study with Wright and Fernández López). His courses HIST5530 (Field School) and HIST6650 (Field Research) imply student mentorship in underwater archaeological projects, likely supported by institutional or agency funding given his work with the National Park Service and Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Labs and Teams
Raupp’s career involves leadership in multidisciplinary teams, including his role as Staff Archaeologist in ECU’s Program in Maritime Studies and collaborations with agencies like the U.S. National Park Service. At Flinders University, he contributes to maritime archaeology research groups, and his publications with scholars such as McKinnon and Steinberg highlight international partnerships. Fieldwork with ECU students on projects like the Saipan WWII survey and Cocos Island ship graffiti indicates hands-on team leadership in maritime heritage documentation.
