The Office of the State Archaeologist reports to the University of Iowa Office of the Vice President for Research.
OSA Directors
Administrative Services
Program Directors
Bioarchaeology
Investigation and protection of ancient human remains; osteological examinations; Iowa burial law, NAGPRA compliance, and stewardship
Collections
Curation of specimens from Iowa and regional archaeological sites and floral, faunal, and geological comparative collections management; Iowa and regional archaeology reprints, reports, and photographs; archives management
Digital Services
Technology development, digital archaeology, Iowa Archaeological Site File (I-Sites) and iArc, site searches, website and digital media development
Education & Outreach
Statewide engagement, school and public programming, educational and interpretive resources development and consultation, OSA website and social media
Survey & Consultation
Research and consulting for all types of archaeological and compliance investigations on precontact and historic regional sites and architectural resources