Seth B. Grooms

Dr. Seth B. Grooms is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Appalachian State University. His research focuses on crafting archaeological narratives of Native American histories using interdisciplinary methods such as geoarchaeology, landscape archaeology, and chronological modeling. He emphasizes integrating Indigenous perspectives and philosophies into his work. Currently, he investigates the Poverty Point phenomenon in Mississippi and Louisiana, examining landscape modifications like mound building. His office is located in 328A Anne Belk Hall, and he is an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.

Dr. Grooms' research interests include the intersection of traditional archaeological theory with contemporary Native American epistemologies. His recent work in the Lower Mississippi Valley addresses chronological frameworks and cultural convergence during the Late Archaic period. He employs advanced methodologies such as Bayesian modeling and remote sensing to reimagine developmental patterns in sites like Cahokia. His studies highlight rapid monumental construction techniques and cultural variation within the Poverty Point Culture.

No specific scientific awards or grants are listed in the provided materials. His academic contributions focus on reinterpreting archaeological data through decolonized lenses and collaborative frameworks with Indigenous communities.