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Jessi Halligan is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University in the College of Arts and Sciences, where she is the Associate Director of the Center for the Study of Americans and serves as the Archaeology Program Coordinator. Dr. Halligan's research primarily focuses on geoarchaeology, including landscape reconstruction, sediment analysis, and site context analysis. She has a strong background in studying submerged landscapes, site preservation, and dating techniques, with a keen interest in the archaeological study of late Pleistocene cultures and early Holocene culture change. Her work also explores lithic analysis, resilience theory, and human behavioral ecology, utilizing underwater archaeology techniques and remote sensing for artifact conservation. Dr. Halligan is involved in several current research projects, including investigations of Florida's submerged landscapes and reevaluating archaeological site guidelines in the Gulf of Mexico. She teaches various courses related to archaeology and has guided numerous graduate students in their academic pursuits.
Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.