Rebecca Taormina (National Park College) will present “Quaternary Geology and Geoarchaeology of Arkansas” at the February meeting of the Ouachita Chapter of the Arkansas Archeological Society. This talk will be held on Tuesday, February 6th at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, 200 Whittington Ave., Hot Springs.
The event is free and open to the public.
Embark on a fascinating journey through Arkansas’ geological past in this presentation on Quaternary geology and geoarchaeology. Explore the dynamic relationship between the state’s landscapes and human history. From the twists and turns of rivers to the stories hidden in ancient sites, we uncover the secrets of Arkansas’s ancient history. Join us as we travel through time, decoding the natural world’s influence on human civilizations. Discover the tales told by rocks and soil, connecting the dots between environmental changes and the footprints of ancient communities. It’s a captivating exploration that bridges the gap between science and our shared heritage.
Dr. Rebecca Taormina is a Quaternary fluvial geomorphologist and geoarchaeologist who recently completed her dissertation work at Baylor University (2023) exploring the interplay between environmental changes, river dynamics, and human occupation in central Texas. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Physical Science at National Park College in Hot Springs where she began teaching in 2021. Her areas of interest also include hydrology, soil science, and spatial analysis. She hails from the Northeast and has earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Anthropology from Gettysburg College in 2013 and a Master of Science in Earth and Quaternary Science at Indiana State University in 2015.
The Arkansas Archeological Survey’s research station at Henderson State University, 1042 Haddock St., Arkadelphia, holds regular Archeology Lab Days on Thursdays. Students and members of the public are invited to come by the research station on Thursdays between 9 am and 4:30 pm to learn more about archeology in Arkansas. For more information, contact Mary Beth Trubitt at 870-230-5510.
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