Laura K. Harrison, Ph.D.

4202 E. Fowler Ave, CMC 107  Tampa, Florida 33620  518.928.1933 

harrisonlkh@gmail.com  www.laurakharrison.com

Background Summary
Experience coordinating cultural resource interpretation programs, including identifying
promising program areas, developing content, coordinating educational activities, evaluating
program strengths and weaknesses, developing strategic plans, monitoring project financials,
and writing budget justifications. Proven ability to analyze and interpret cultural resource laws,
and develop useful recommendations.

Highlights
 Planned and coordinated archaeological learning and interpretation programs in U.S., Turkey
 Analyzed federal laws in order to develop archaeological museum management policy
 Promoted cultural information sharing with social media, digital archiving, and open access
 Maintained project budgets, prepared final reports, wrote grants, and evaluated programs
Professional Experience
Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of South Florida
Center for Virtualization and Applied Spatial Technologies, Tampa, FL
August 2016-Present; 40 Hours/Week
Supervised data collection, analysis and publication of research projects including the 3D
documentation of historic sites and museum collections; developed and submitted National
Science Foundation grants individually and in concert with colleagues; chaired conference
session at national conference and presented research in multiple professional venues;
delivered guest lectures; carried out outreach activities with K-12 students and public audiences.
Treasurer
TimeSifters Archaeology Society, Tampa, FL
January 2018-Present; 10 Hours/Week
Drafted and presented annual budget to Board of Directors; prepared report on organization
financials at monthly board meetings; checked accounting work for errors and reconciled bank
statements; managed cash flow and ensured ongoing solvency; completed IRS Form 990 in a
timely fashion and made these forms available for review by the Board.
Co-Principal Investigator, Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant
Department of Anthropology, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
April 2015-August 2016; 20 Hours/Week
Prepared successful $25,000 National Science Foundation research proposal; designed, planned
and coordinated original research project; analyzed and interpreted results; established
partnerships with academic and government collaborators; shared results in digital, open access
format; presented findings in conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications;
maintained budget and prepared final reports.
Field Director, Archaeological Field School
Dumlupinar University, Kütahya, Turkey and University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
August 2013-August 2014; 20 Hours/Week
Developed and administered internationally accredited educational program; ensured student
research projects met academic standards; initiated official partnership between Turkish and
U.S. academic institutions; developed and implemented program management plan, including
budget and justification; managed excavation schedule; provided daily instruction on
archaeological excavation techniques.
Assistant Curator, Cravens Collection
Anderson Gallery, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
August 2010-July 2012; 20 Hours/Week
Wrote collection management policy based on interpretation of federal repatriation laws;
delivered lectures on digital museums and cultural heritage management; coordinated outreach
activities with 15 local K-12 schools; promoted collection with press releases, website content,
brochures, and exhibit text; developed object-based internship program and supervised
preparation of research projects; published two peer-reviewed book chapters.
Visitor Services Assistant (GS-1001-05)
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), Washington D.C.
May 2008-June 2009
Collected data for outreach and education visitor study; provided targeted visitor support to
diverse audiences; oriented visitors and school groups at welcome desk; supervised condition of
multiple galleries; accommodated visiting scholars and dignitaries; developed original gallery
tour and presented to public; articulated benefits of membership to visitors.
Education
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 2012-16
Department of Anthropology. Archaeology concentration. (3.94 on a 4.0 scale)
M.A., University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 2009-12
Department of Anthropology. (3.97 on a 4.0 scale)
B.A., Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY 2004-07
Anthropology major. Art History minor. Cum Laude. (3.51 on a 4.0 scale)
Skills
Budget Management:
2018-Present $4500 TimeSifters Annual Budget
2016-18 $1200 University of South Florida Postdoctoral Research Fund
2015-16 $25,000 National Science Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Grant
2014-15 $25,500 Archaeological Field School, Kütahya, Turkey
2014 $2,200 Mark Diamond Research Fund, University at Buffalo Graduate
Student Association
2011 $2,000 Research and Travel Grant, Institute for European and
Mediterranean Archaeology
2011 $3,200 Scholarly Publication Grant, Graduate Student Association
2010 $2,200 Scholarly Publication Grant, University at Buffalo Graduate
Student Association
Oral and Written Communication:
Multiple peer-reviewed publications; 15 professional academic presentations, including invited talks;
experience writing project descriptions, grant proposals, website text, press releases and promotional
materials for cultural programs; collegial attitude toward group work.
Technology:
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Access, Website Design and
Management, Social Media, Digital SLR Photography