OpenFieldDr. Matthew J. O'Brien
Associate Professor of Anthropology & Director of Blackwater Draw · Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology · Eastern New Mexico University
Academic focus & active research
Dr. Matthew J. O'Brien directs archaeological excavations at Blackwater Draw (the Clovis type-site), investigating late Pleistocene human adaptation and megafauna interactions.
Supervision & prospective applicants
Scholars preparing thesis research, graduate admissions, or collaborative inquiries at Eastern New Mexico University should consult the department directory for current lab openings, funding availability, and research prerequisites.
- Institution
- Eastern New Mexico University
- Department / Faculty
- Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology
- Primary Field
- Paleoindian Archaeology
- Campus Location
- Portales, New Mexico, United States
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