Expanding Collaborative Opportunities for High Resolution AMS 14C Research in Archaeology

扩大高分辨率 AMS 14C 考古学研究的合作机会

• 批准号: 1438889
• 负责人: Douglas Kennett
• 金额: $ 20.79万
• 依托单位: Pennsylvania State Univ University Park
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2014
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2014-07-01 至 2017-06-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1438889&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Expanding; Collaborative; Opportunities; Resolution; AMS

With National Science Foundation (NSF) support, Dr. Douglas Kennett and his colleagues at The Pennsylvania State University (PSU) will expand radiocarbon dating capabilities to support archaeological applications and student training that articulate with a developing high-resolution Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) radiocarbon facility on campus (PSU-AMS). Archaeological studies of past human behaviors and environment interactions are providing scientists with critical information on how to sustain favorable conditions for future humanity by understanding peoples' past impacts and adaptations. Next-generation radiocarbon technologies are revolutionizing research capabilities to sharply focus the lens into the past to clarify and enhance this understanding. Funds from NSF will be used to improve existing sample preparation infrastructure and techniques for archaeological materials (e.g., bone, shell, charcoal) and develop new methods to expand capabilities and integrate archaeological research more effectively with the environmental sciences.AMS radiocarbon facilities are limited in the US and research capabilities in archaeology and environmental sciences are being eclipsed by the proliferation of facilities abroad, particularly regarding access to high precision facilities. The emphasis of the PSU-AMS facility on human-earth interaction will have a transformative impact on archaeological research. This AMS radiocarbon initiative will foster the development of inter-disciplinary archaeological research and greater articulation with the earth and environmental sciences. This approach is essential for archaeologists to contribute to debates about the long-term effects of environmental change on populations into the future.Training the next generation of interdisciplinary archaeological researchers in AMS radiocarbon technology and interpretation is also a key aspect of addressing long-term effects of environmental change. NSF funds will be used to develop a visiting scholar program and a summer short course that will serve as prototypes for annual programs moving into the future. Collaborative research efforts will be expanded and existing PSU programs will be used to attract individuals from under-represented groups from nearby urban areas. These programs will provide a unique educational opportunity that is rare given the small number of AMS facilities in the US. The proposed project will facilitate engagement between faculty and students at PSU that will benefit greatly from visiting scholars and participants in the summer short course.

在美国国家科学基金会（NSF）的支持下，宾夕法尼亚州立大学（PSU）的道格拉斯（Douglas）肯内特博士和他的同事将扩大放射性碳测年能力，以支持考古应用和学生培训，并与正在开发的高分辨率加速器质谱（AMS）校园放射性碳设施（PSU-AMS）相结合。对过去人类行为和环境相互作用的考古研究为科学家提供了重要信息，说明如何通过了解人们过去的影响和适应来为未来人类维持有利条件。下一代放射性碳技术正在彻底改变研究能力，将透镜聚焦到过去，以澄清和加强这种理解。NSF的资金将用于改善现有的考古材料样品制备基础设施和技术（例如，AMS的放射性碳设施在美国是有限的，考古学和环境科学的研究能力正在被国外设施的激增所掩盖，特别是在获得高精度设施方面。PSU-AMS设施对人地互动的强调将对考古研究产生变革性影响。AMS放射性碳计划将促进跨学科考古研究的发展，并与地球和环境科学建立更紧密的联系。这种方法对于考古学家为关于环境变化对未来人口的长期影响的辩论做出贡献至关重要。在AMS放射性碳技术和解释方面培训下一代跨学科考古研究人员也是解决环境变化长期影响的一个关键方面。NSF的资金将用于开发一个访问学者项目和一个夏季短期课程，作为未来年度项目的原型。合作研究工作将扩大，现有的PSU计划将用于吸引来自附近城市地区代表性不足的群体的个人。这些计划将提供一个独特的教育机会，这是罕见的，因为在美国的AMS设施数量很少。拟议的项目将促进教师和学生在PSU之间的参与，这将大大受益于访问学者和夏季短期课程的参与者。