His academic training is in archaeology, and his primary research focus is the complex ancestries of Native Americans, particularly Puebloan, communities in the American Southwest. He has also worked overseas in Jordan on early village archaeological contexts. He has a strong interest in the current roles and sometimes, failures of archaeology in the creation of knowledge about the past.
He works with his students and colleagues to bring archaeology and knowledge of the past to the public and considers experiential education as one of the most important legacies we can provide to future generations. Every community deserves a past that best reflects their accomplishments and challenges, and to do that one has to listen first to the community needs and interests, and continue listening as the past becomes better understood. For the latest news on the Hunt Institute, follow our social media accounts on LinkedIn.
If you are considering engaging with the Institute, you can donate , or sign-up for our newsletter by emailing huntinstitute smu. DeeDee Conway Ed. DeeDee joins The Hunt Institute team as a Fellow, accompanied by her valuable expertise in education. Her research focuses on engineering education professional development and technical training as a means of understanding what institutions do to prepare students for not only positions in the industry but also positions in higher education, such as organizational and leadership development practices.
Other research interests include creating a better understanding of culture in education, finding ways to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as understanding the needs of non-traditional learners. I work to advocate and help those that have difficulty navigating through various systems, policies, and processes. If you are considering engaging with the institute, you can donate , or sign-up for our newsletter by emailing huntinstitute smu.
Katherine Jack, Ph. Jack also serves as Co-chair for the TNC Cities Network group to refine shared metrics for human and conservation well-being in the urban landscape. Katherine Jack is an experienced Program Director and researcher, with more than twenty years working in both local government and non-profit sectors to advance community conservation, resilience, and sustainability.
