Center for Archaeology and Society
The Center for Archaeology and Society (CAS) at Arizona State University is a hub for collections care, education, public outreach, and research within the School of Human Evolution and Social Change (SHESC). CAS brings together SHESC initiatives focused on anthropological collections, student training, community engagement and archaeological research in the U.S. Southwest and surrounding regions.
CAS is committed to advancing the ASU Charter by embracing our responsibility to the communities we serve. Leveraging ASU’s place in the U.S. Southwest, we co-create programs with local partners, pursue solution-oriented research, provide critical job training, and foster partnerships that connect the university to real-world community needs. At its core, CAS is dedicated to building and expanding strong relationships across the region through programs, policies and research developed in partnership with the communities whose material heritage we steward.
CAS Student Research Grant
Apply for the CAS Research Grant, generously supported by the Roger O. And Janet K. Williams Fund Endowment.
We will award up to $1900 to support student research projects or participation in training opportunities focused on the archaeology and history of Arizona
Applications Due September 26th, 2025
Recent CAS publications by staff and affiliates
Read more about the work we do and explore recent publications based on CAS research and collaborations.
News and Events
Upcoming Talk - Date TBA
We are happy to welcome Hopi Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Stewart Koyiyumptewa along wtih Wes Bernardini, and Gregson Schachner to talk about the Becoming Hopi project and the history of collaborative archaeology at Hopi.
Arizona based opportunities for aspiring archaeologists
MCC and ASU team up to provide invaluable field experience to archaeology students.
New MA in museum studies offers contemporary, inclusive approach
New degree to be offered by ASU's School of Human Evolution and Social Change
Anthropological Collections Internship
Learn about opportunities to intern in anthropological collections and contribute to federal compliance for NAGPRA
Research apprenticeships
Learn more about undergraduate research apprenticeship opportunities, both in person and online.
Collections Care and NAGPRA Training
Learn about the ASB 484 course designed to give students hands-on experience in collections care and federal compliance.