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Matt Napolitano is a Lecturer and Courtesy Research Associate in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oregon. His work bridges archaeological research and academic instruction, with extensive field experience in island and coastal environments across the Pacific, Southeastern United States, and the Caribbean.
Education:
- B.A., Stony Brook University (2006)
- M.A., University of West Florida (2012)
His research focuses on island colonization, human adaptation to island ecosystems, and the development of high-precision chronologies for early human settlement patterns. A central theme in his work is the study of pottery production and transmission of ceramic manufacturing knowledge within communities and families. His dissertation research centers on the early settlement of Yap, a small island group in western Micronesia.
Fieldwork has been a cornerstone of his research, including leadership roles in the Rock Islands of Palau and long-term work on St. Catherines Island, Georgia, where he served as Field Director and Laboratory Manager for the Nels Nelson North American Archaeology Laboratory at the American Museum of Natural History. His master's research demonstrated the sustained use of a small marsh island over 4,500 years, highlighting the importance of such features in foraging subsistence systems.
Matt is actively involved in archaeological research and education, contributing to both field science and academic mentoring. While no formal students or publications are listed, his role as a research associate and instructor underscores his engagement in scholarly training and investigation.
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