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Mackenzie J. Cory is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Washington State University (WSU), affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University.
Research Interests: Cory specializes in North American Plains archaeology, focusing on Indigenous landscapes, childhood studies, and lithic resource analysis. His work integrates GIS modeling, public archaeology, and the study of U.S. boarding schools. He explores themes such as prehistoric migration patterns and the peopling of the Americas.
Key Contributions: His research applies innovative methods to identify past child activity spaces and investigates the cultural significance of stone circles (tipi rings). Recent work includes studies on Early Paleoindian mobility and a collaboration on The Legend of Zelda game's archaeological themes.
Affiliations: Cory teaches courses like Anth 101 and Anth 230, and is part of WSU's archaeological facilities, including labs focused on biocultural studies and environmental archaeology.
