Lisa C. Young

My archaeological research explores variation and change in small-scale farming communities in North America, especially in the southwestern United States.  My fieldwork focuses on pithouse villages and small pueblos in the Homol’ovi area of northeastern Arizona.  I also have a strong commitment to sharing my research with the public.  I am particularly interested in the ways in which contemporary people, including descendant communities, engage with archaeological remains and museum collections. 

Research Areas(s)

• North American Archaeology (Southwest)
• Households and Communities
• Agricultural and Mobility Strategies
• Museums and Ethics
• Community Collaborations

Affiliation(s)

• Research affiliate, Museum of Anthropological Archaeology
• University Associate, Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona