Geophysics for Archaeological Investigations Field School
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Dates
June 14–27, 2026
Location
Kampsville, Illinois
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Geophysics for Archaeological Investigations is an intensive two-week field school for students wanting to learn geophysics survey, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological sites. Fieldwork will focus on ground-penetrating radar and magnetometry at archaeological sites in the Lower Illinois Valley.
Agenda
While in Kampsville, participants engage in field and laboratory work with CAA and VISR archaeologists and spatial scientists. These activities are supplemented by occasional evening lectures by CAA archaeologists and guest archaeologists on various topics.
The day usually begins at 7 am with breakfast and ends by 9 pm. Please see the 2026 Geophysics Field School Schedule and Gear List for program details.
Students should arrive on the first Sunday of their program and depart the Saturday after their program ends.Participants
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