The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $200,256 Project Grant (CFDA 47.075 - Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences) to the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, Illinois. The grant supports the museum's Elemental Analysis Facility (EAF), which provides non-destructive compositional analysis of archaeological materials like ceramics, glass, metals, and pigments. This research is conducted to enhance understanding of ancient trade, exchange, and technology across a wide range of anthropological topics. The award also funds student research and training opportunities at the EAF. The grant will run from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027. The project aims to establish new datasets from the museum's extensive collections, link scholars and students to these unique artifacts, and provide the analytical tools to enhance scientific understanding of cultural production and complex societies. The results of this research will inform future exhibits and education activities at the Field Museum, reaching hundreds of thousands of school children and millions of annual visitors.
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