Lunch & Learn
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Shumla’s ultimate goal is to share our mission and the wonder of Lower Pecos rock art with as many people as possible, reaching those around the country and the world. It is with great excitement that we’d like to introduce you to Shumla’s free Lunch & Learn virtual events! Join us virtually for an hour over lunch to learn about our latest projects and research and to share in some engaging discussions. Below, you can read more about upcoming Lunch & Learn presentations for each month and register.
Scroll through some of our past Lunch & Learn presentations or visit our YouTube channel to view more Lunch & Learn and other Shumla videos.
A Chronology Emerges | June 2024
by Karen Steelman, PhD, Science Director
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One Step at a Time: Building Our Capacity for Digital Preservation
Throughout Shumla’s 26 years of rock art documentation and research, we have amassed a staggering 80 terabytes of digital data! Much of this data is in the form of high-resolution photography, GigaPans, and 3D models of rock art panels. With technology rapidly changing each year, how do we manage this data and ensure that it is accessible to future researchers? Meet Kelsie, our new Curator and Data Manager, who will guide you through Shumla’s digital preservation efforts…one step at a time!
Presenter: Kelsie Hart, M.A.
Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Time: Noon to 1:00 PM Central Time
Platform: Zoom
Canyons to Classrooms
During the September Lunch and Learn, Mandy will share insights and experiences from her internship at the Shumla Archaeological Research and Education Center. From February through August, Mandy worked with Dr. Karen Steelman to develop educational materials in collaboration with Project Archaeology. The curriculum they created focuses on the cultural significance of the rock art found in Fate Bell Rockshelter. Discover how Shumla has worked with Project Archaeology to bring the ancient artwork of hunter-gatherers to the classroom through interactive lessons and innovative teaching tools designed for young students. Learn about the fascinating rock art of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands and the meticulous process Shumla scientists take to preserve these cultural treasures for future generations.
Presenter: Mandy Newport
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Time: Noon to 1:00 PM Central Time
Platform: Zoom
October 16, 2024 Lunch & Learn registration link and information coming soon!
November 20, 2024 Lunch & Learn registration link and information coming soon!