- Emergence of Human Culture - University of Louisville
- Principles of Archaeology - University of Louisville
- The Archaeology of Human History - University of Louisville
- Lithic Technology - University of Louisville
- African Archaeology - University of Louisville
- Introduction to Archaeology, City University of New York - Queens College (1-semester)
- Introduction to Physical Anthropology, University of Southern Indiana (6-semesters)
- Human Origins, University of Southern Indiana (4-semesters) ....F2F and Online
- Peoples of Africa, University of Southern Indiana (2- semesters)... F2F and Online
- Environmental Archaeology, Stony Brook University (1-semester)
- International Studies Capstone, University of Southern Indiana (1-semester)
- Old World Civilizations, Henderson Community College, KY (3-semesters)... Online
- Cultural Diversity in the Modern World, Henderson Community College, KY (1-semester).... Online
- Ethnoarchaeology and Archaeological Field School, University of Asmara (1-semester)
Graduate
- Technology and Society - University of Louisville (Hybrid)
- Lithic Technology - University of Louisville
Honors, Fellowships and Awards
Honors
2009 Stony Brook University President’s Award to Distinguished Doctoral Students
2010 Nominee, Distinguished Dissertation Award from the Council of Graduate Schools
Graduate Fellowships
2007 - 2008 Graduate Assistant, Turkana Basin Institute, Stony Brook University ($15,000)
2003 - 2007 Teaching Assistant, Stony Brook University ($13,000/year)
2001 - 2003 The LSB Leakey Foundation, Baldwin Fellowship ($23,500)
2001 - 2009 Full tuition scholarship, Stony Brook University
Travel Awards
2013 Paleontological Scientific Trust (PAST) ($955) – Mombasa, Kenya
2009 Dean’s Fellowship, Stony Brook University ($250) – Atlanta (USA)
2009 Department of Anthropology, Stony Brook University ($300) – Atlanta (USA)
2008 Society of Africanist Archaeologists – SAfA ($800) – Frankfurt (Germany)
2007 Department of Anthropology, Stony Brook University ($350) – New York (USA)
2007 Paleoanthropology Society ($300) – Philadelphia (USA)
2006 Society of Africanist Archaeologists – SAfA ($1,000) – Calgary (Canada)
2005 Graduate Student Association (GSO)- Stony Brook University ($275)- Gaborone (Botswana)
2005 PanAfrican Association of Prehistory and Archaeology ($950)- Gaborone (Botswana)
2004 National Science Foundation/Smithsonian Institution ($1,600)- Kenya Fieldschool Participation
2004 Society of Africanist Archaeologists - SAfA ($1,470) – Bergen (Norway)
2003 Department of Anthropology, Stony Brook University ($250) – Boston (USA)
Skills
- Lithic techno-typological analysis, illustration and replication
- Archaeological Applications of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing
- Applications of the Quality Matter Rubric for online course design
- All methods of archaeological site survey, documentation and presentation
- Techniques and principles of microstratigraphy and zooarchaeology (intermediary)
- Commonly used computer software and basic object oriented programming
Research Experience
2013 PI: Excavation of Lakeshore prehistoric sites in West Turkana, Northern Kenya
2013 Field Technician II, Cultural Resources Analyst, inc. Evansville, Indiana
2010 PI: Survey and excavation of Lakeshore prehistoric sites in West Turkana, Northern Kenya
2009 PI: Pilot survey of Lakeshore prehistoric sites in West Turkana, Northern Kenya
2007 World Trade Center Recovery Project, Office of Chief Medical Examiner, New York City
2006 PI: Survey and Excavation of Gelalo NW and Misse East: Buri Peninsula, Eritrea
2006 PI: Survey and Excavation of the Asfet Coastal Site: Gulf of Zula Coast, Eritrea
2005 PI: Reconnaissance of Paleolithic sites on the Red Sea Coast of Eritrea
2004 Microstratigraphy and Taphonomy Field Course: Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site, Kenya
2004 Short Field visit to the Kapthurin Formation, Lake Baringo, Northern Kenya
2004 Internship: American Museuem of Natural History (New York City) - Anthropology Section
2000 Internship: National Museum of Eritrea- Cast making, dissection and preservation of fossils
1998-1999 Archaeological training: site documentation, survey, excavation and museum analysis.
Review Services
- Vertebrate Paleontology: Reviewed manuscripts for two edited books (2009, 2013)
- Journal of Lithic Technology: Manuscript Review (2012)
- African Archaeological Review: Manuscript Review (2012)
- Journal of Human Evolution: Manuscript Review (2009)
- Current Anthropology: Manuscript Review (2008)
- Journal of Island & Coastal Archaeology: Manuscript Review (2007)
- Miscellaneous Book chapters and grants reviews for National Science Foundation and Leakey Foundation (2007–present)
Media/Interviews
2014 LA Story, University
of Southern Indiana- “Origin
of humanity focus of faculty research”
2013 USI Magazine (Vol. 46/2), University of Southern Indiana -“African Artifacts travel far to educate widely”
2012 Academia.edu: “User spotlight: the importance of Academia.edu profiles”
2010 The Archaeology Magazine: “From the Trenches: Bon Voyage, Caveman”
2007 The Geotimes Magazine: “Early Human Migration Routes out-of-Africa”
2006 EriTV- “Eritrea at a Glance: The importance of Paleolithic findings from
the Red Sea Coast of Eritrea to human origins research.”
2006 Eri-TV- “Open Mic: Paleolithic Research along the Red Sea Coast of Eritrea”
Advisory Services
2012 - 14 Capstone and honors projects advisor for 24 undergraduate students: University of Southern Indiana
2006 Senior-paper project advisor for two undergraduate students: University of Asmara
2007-09 Independent study and lithic analysis training for six undergraduate students, Stony Brook University
Professional Memberships
- Society for American Archaeology (SAA)
- East African Association for Paleoanthropology and Paleontology (EAAPP), country representative
- Society of Africanist Archaeologists (SAfA)
- Paleoanthropology Society
- The Leakey Foundation Alumni Society
Extracurricular Activities and Related Awards
2014 Co-organizer of "Life and Legacy of Nelson Mandela" celebration at the University of Southern Indiana
2013 Co-organizer of the “2013 and 2014 African Cultural Diversity” showcase at the University of Southern Indiana
2007–2009 Resident Assistant (RA), Stony Brook University Residential programs
2009 -Certificate of recognition for outstanding service by an RA
2008 -Certificate of recognition for outstanding educational program by an RA
2007 Graduate Assistant for Special Events, Turkana Basin Institute
2005 Volunteer, Human Evolution Workshop at Stony Brook University
2004 Volunteer, Human Evolution Workshop at Stony Brook University
1998–2001 Chairman, University of Asmara Catholic Students Association
Guest
lectures and other contributions
2015 Public Lecture (Colloquium): Tracking Early Human Dispersal Routes Out-Of-Africa, University of Southern Indiana
2014 Invited panel speaker: Columbus Day
celebration – Unity in Diversity, University of Southern Indiana.
2014 Class Lecture: Milestones in becoming human. Humanities
II course, University of Southern Indiana.
2014 Invited panel speaker: “The contribution of African Civilizations to
World Cultures”. Workshop on "The life and legacy of Cheikh Anta Diop." University of Southern Indiana.
2013 Invited panel speaker: Language, literacy and culture seminar course, University of Southern Indiana.
2013 Public
Lecture: Global Salon Series- Study
abroad opportunities in Africa, University of Southern Indiana.
2012 Public
Lecture: Prehistoric shoreline adaptations in Northeast Africa, University of Evansville.
2011 Public
Lecture: Prehistoric shoreline
Adaptations in Northeast Africa: Analogies and contrasts between coastal Eritrea and Lake Turkana (Kenya). University of Cape Town, South Africa.
2010 Public Lecture: Prehistoric Shoreline
Adaptations in Northeast Africa. Brown Bag Seminar, Department of Anthropology, Stony Brook University, New York.
2009 Class
Lecture: The Aksumite Civilization. Peoples and Cultures of Africa, Stony Brook
University.
2007 Class
Lecture: Human Origins in Africa. Department of Africana Studies, Stony Brook
University.
2006 Public
Lecture: Paleolithic discoveries on the Red Sea Coast of Eritrea, National
Museum of Eritrea.
2005 Class
Lecture: The importance of Eritrea
to human origins research, University of Asmara.
Sports and Hobbies: Martial Arts (taekwondo and shotokan: yellow belt), volleyball, soccer…etc.