CAAM
Center for the Analysis of Archaeological Materials
A Decade of Innovation in Research & Teaching Archaeological Science
CAAM offers laboratory and classroom facilities, materials, equipment, and expert personnel to teach and mentor Penn students in a range of scientific techniques crucial to archaeologists and other scholars as they seek to interpret the past in an interdisciplinary context that links the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities.
CAAM is a joint endeavor between the Penn Museum and the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts and Sciences (SAS).
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Contact Us: caam@pennmuseum.org
Register for Summer Intensive Courses
Open to advanced undergraduates, graduate students, scholars, and professionals with a background in archaeology or in a relevant field.
- Zooarcheaeology for the Andes with Dr. Katherine Moore (June 12-14)
- Archaeometallurgy Workshop with Vanessa Workman (August 5-9)
- Archaeogeophysics with Dr. Jason Herrmann (August 12-26)
Application Deadline: April 30, 2024
Upcoming Event
End of the Year Showcase
The future of archaeological science is upon us
Check out the exciting student research happening in CAAM! Light refreshments provided.
April 26, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Room 190, Penn Museum