Dr. Thomas Garrison

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Thomas Garrison is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and the Environment at the University of Texas at Austin. He specializes in Maya archaeology and Mesoamerican archaeology, utilizing techniques in geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and lidar for landscape archaeology and warfare studies. Garrison obtained his Ph.D. from Harvard University, where he focused on combining technological approaches with archaeological research to advance the understanding of ancient societies. His courses cover a range of topics, including past popular culture, environmental geographic information systems, and digital earth concepts, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise in both technology and the humanities. Garrison is dedicated to enhancing education in these fields and is active in scholarly communications through various platforms.

Research Interests

Courses

UGS 302 • Past Pop Culture ANT 324L • Nature, Society, & Adaptation GRG 412E • Digital Earth UGS 303 • Past Pop Culture ANT 324L • GIS/Remote Sensing Archaeology/Paleo GRG 460G • Environmental Geographic Information Systems GRG 356T • GIS/Remote Sensing Archaeology/Paleo GRG 312E • Digital Earth GRG 302S • Landscape Cosmvision Mesoamerica

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.