Migration and Mobility in the New World

Migration has long been considered a major topic within archaeology due to its focus on the relationship between people, objects, space, and time. In more recent years significant advances in computer modeling, biomolecular methods, and other tools often used in archaeology have allowed researchers to explore new facets of prehistoric migrations and mobility. In this symposium, we will explore the various methods archaeologists utilize to examine migration and mobility in a variety of different environments, ranging from small islands to broader continental regions. Potential topics are diverse and will encompass a range of methodological approaches and case studies—from biomolecular analyses of bone to agent-based modeling. The overall goal is to present how these approaches can be used individually or in tandem to explore motivating factors, consequences, and trajectories of prehistoric human movement.