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Timothy J. Scarlett is Associate Professor of Archaeology and Anthropology in the Industrial Heritage and Archaeology Program within the Department of Social Sciences at Michigan Technological University. He has been a faculty member since 2001 and is actively involved in interdisciplinary research, teaching, and public engagement. His work bridges archaeology, materials science, environmental policy, and community collaboration.
- PhD, University of Nevada, 2002
- MA, Boston University, 1994
- BA, University of Arizona, 1991
Dr. Scarlett’s research centers on historical and industrial archaeology, with a focus on creativity in work processes, heritage and energy systems, archaeometry, and conservation science. He employs diverse methodologies ranging from chemical and physical analyses to ethnographic and historical inquiry. His work emphasizes public archaeology, community-based scholarship, and participatory engagement in heritage and energy justice.
His recent publications span topics including industrial heritage conservation using supercritical CO₂, rehydroxylation dating of ceramics, archaeological assessments at Pullman National Monument, and risk analysis of pipeline infrastructure. These works reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating archaeology with engineering, environmental science, and public policy. His research often involves partnerships with federal agencies such as the National Park Service and NSF.
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- Principal investigator and co-PI on multiple funded projects including those from the National Science Foundation, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, National Park Service, and USDA Forest Service.
- Has advised numerous students through team-based, project-based learning in conservation and industrial archaeology.
- Secured crowdfunding for research via SuperiorIdeas.org.
Dr. Scarlett leads or co-leads several major initiatives, including the Keweenaw Energy Transitions Lab and the Keweenaw Communities Heritage Survey. He has also founded the Historical Archaeology interest group on LinkedIn, which has over 12,500 members, making it one of the largest online academic communities in the field.
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