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Amy Thompson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and the Environment at the University of Texas at Austin. Thompson earned her Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico and specializes in Mesoamerica, focusing particularly on ancient and modern Maya settlement patterns. Her research interests encompass geospatial modeling, multi-scalar wealth inequality, human-environment interactions, archaeological excavations, pedestrian surveys, spatial analysis, and lidar analysis. With an extensive publication record, she is recognized for her contributions to understanding complex settlement dynamics within ancient Maya cities, as well as the application of modern technologies in archaeology. Thompson is dedicated to teaching and mentoring students in field techniques, and environmental geographic information systems, fostering a deeper understanding of geography's role in societal development.
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