Bigote & Birkenstocks: A Mentor for the Ages

Summary

This is an abstract from the "Crafting a Legacy in Archaeology: Papers Celebrating the Career of Ken Hirth" session, at the 90th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

We open this symposium with a tribute to Ken Hirth’s illustrious career, celebrating his significant contributions as a scholar and applied scientist in archaeology over the last five decades. As two of Dr. Hirth’s final students at Penn State, we honor our mentor for his invaluable guidance that helped launch our diverse careers. We will also briefly discuss our research in Mesoamerica to illustrate how his influence continues to shape our scholarly pursuits. This symposium honors Dr. Hirth’s legacy and the lasting impact of his mentorship on future generations of archaeologists.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for American Archaeology 90th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO (2025)   •
• Crafting a Legacy in Archaeology: Papers Celebrating the Career of Ken Hirth

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Abstract Id(s): 50791