Writing in Science, archaeologist Michael Collins
reports finding blades and spear points that could
change theories about America's first inhabitants.
Hear interview on NPR's Science Friday.

 Click here for the whole story.

Pictured are (front to back) Charles Koenig, Haley Rush, Senna Barnett-Thornton, Daniela Castro, Mallory Marcone, Kevin Osborn, Anna Gilmer, Chris Ringstaff, Jacob Hooge (standing), Eulalia Cholak, Veronica Suarez, Matt Smith, Mathew Colvin, Marisol Espino, Nick Rodriquez, and Vince Aguirre.Eighteen Texas State students took part in the 5th (sometimes) Annual Lithic Technology workshop on April 16-17, 2011 at the CAS (Trinity) and Gault (Pecos) Labs. Most students had little or no experience making stone tools, but by the end of the workshop everyone was knapping quite respectable bifaces! The workshop was taught by TxDOT archaeologist and Texas State alum, Chris Ringstaff.


Pictured are (front to back) Charles Koenig, Haley Rush, Senna Barnett-Thornton, Daniela Castro, Mallory Marcone, Kevin Osborn, Anna Gilmer, Chris Ringstaff, Jacob Hooge (standing), Eulalia Cholak, Veronica Suarez, Matt Smith, Mathew Colvin, Marisol Espino, Nick Rodriquez, and Vince Aguirre.


Daniela Castro exhibits her nearly-finished biface.


Mallory Marcone demonstrates her antler baton flaking technique.