Nathan Hamilton

Nathan Hamilton is an Associate Professor of Archaeology at the University of Southern Maine (USM), affiliated with the Muskie School of Public Service and the Department of Geography-Anthropology. He has taught at USM since 1987, focusing on New England historic archaeology, Native American cultures, and prehistoric maritime adaptation during the Holocene epoch. He currently teaches the Gulf of Maine course, a Science Exploration Core requirement analyzing coastal economic and environmental changes.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology/Archaeology, University of Pittsburgh
• B.A. in Geography/Anthropology, University of Southern Maine

His research emphasizes maritime adaptation in prehistoric contexts and includes fieldwork opportunities, such as tropical field schools. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though his contributions to archaeology are highlighted through his teaching and research activities. He advises students in archaeology and related fields and has been involved in course development at USM. Contact: Bailey Hall, Room 300, Gorham Campus.