Dr. Cara Tremain

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cara Tremain is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Archaeology at Simon Fraser University. Her research focuses on the ethical and legal aspects of the antiquities market, particularly looting archaeological sites, auction house sales, and provenance related to museum collections. Additionally, she explores the production of fakes and forgeries in the field. Tremain's interests extend to the impact of digital technologies on heritage engagement, including the use of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), 3D scanning, and 3D printing. She has a background in Mesoamerican archaeology, specifically Maya studies, and has conducted fieldwork in Belize. Tremain also brings extensive academic and professional experience from museums in both the UK and North America.

Research Interests

Courses

ARCH 200 D100 Special Topics Archaeology ARCH 348 D100 Archaeological Conservation ARCH 499 D200 Honours Thesis

Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy