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The Southwestern Lab is directed by Greg Schachner, Assistant Professor of Anthropology. Schachner is currently planning a collaborative field project with state, federal, and private landowners, as well as native groups, in the area east of Petrified Forest National Park. Additionally, Schachner is working with Tiffany Clark, a Research Associate, to organize the extensive PARP collections (Pajarito Plateau Research Project) of the late Professor of Anthropology, Jim Hill. Several volunteers are assisting with this challenging project.

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