Siegel joins SSU as Director of Anthropological Studies Center
The Anthropological Studies Center (ASC) at Sonoma State University welcomes Dr. Benjamin D. Siegel as its new director.
Siegel joins SSU with more than 20 years of experience in archaeology, history, and cultural heritage research, including 17 years in cultural resource management. A Registered Professional Archaeologist and faculty member in SSU's Department of Anthropology, Dr. Siegel has led archaeological and cultural heritage projects throughout California, the eastern United States, the Caribbean, Central America, and Europe.
As director, Siegel will lead the Anthropological Studies Center, one of Sonoma State University's premier applied research and public service centers. The ASC advances the University's mission of education, research, and public service through contract and grant-funded cultural resource and heritage management projects while providing students with exceptional hands-on learning opportunities and professional experience. In partnership with government agencies, private organizations, and Tribal communities, the center works to protect and preserve cultural heritage through research, collaboration, and public service.
Dr. Siegel earned his Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley, where his research explored the long-term relationship between people and the environment in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. His work has been supported by organizations including the Wenner-Gren Foundation and has been published in leading academic journals and books. His current research interests include human-environment interactions, coastal and underwater archaeology, and the application of archaeological methods to address contemporary environmental challenges.
Throughout his career, Siegel has remained deeply committed to student success. He has developed archaeological field schools, research laboratories, and apprenticeship programs that provide students with meaningful hands-on experience in fieldwork, laboratory analysis, research, and professional practice while preparing the next generation of archaeologists and cultural resource management professionals.
Learn more about the ASCI in its Annual Reportm which covers projects, partnerships, student opportunities, and impact across California and beyond: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/d13a8a90b2.html#page/4