Indiana Jones: Myth, Reality And 21st Century Archaeology

What is involved in pursuing a professional archaeological career in this day and age? How does it vary from a traditional career path in previous decades? The host discusses the rigorous training involved in this challenging profession and examines the unique opportunities that have emerged for archaeologists in the commercial and applied sphere. Special emphasis is placed on the training protocols that will be required for archaeological professionals as the reach of the discipline breaks out of a strict research and academic based-model and expands into broader, more applied spheres. Shrinking research and development budgets require new funding sources from public and private sources. There is a growing trend to public outreach, accountability on the part of researchers, and a demand to make the lessons of the past applicable to the survival and sustainability of the human species in the future.