Dr. James Feathers

Associate Professor

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Biography

James K. Feathers is a Research Associate Professor at the University of Washington in the Department of Anthropology. He is primarily involved in the application of luminescence dating to address chronological problems in archaeology. His laboratory's current projects include dating and assessing the stratigraphic integrity of Paleoindian sites across North and South America, as well as dating rock structures such as tipi rings and drive lines, and earthen structures including canals, mounds, and adobe buildings. Methodologically, his laboratory specializes in single-grain dating of quartz and feldspar, with a particular focus on identifying post-depositional mixing and partial bleaching. Additionally, the laboratory provides a dating service for clients, offering dates for sediments, ceramics, lithics, and fire-modified rocks. He is also interested in prehistoric ceramic technology and is engaged in active research in this area.

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Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.