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Learn about the day-to-day realities of working as an archaeologist, the technologies used in the field, and how real-life archaeology differs from its portrayal in popular films. Professor of Archaeology at Ventura County Community College District and 30-year veteran archaeologist Andrew Kinkella will be available to answer all your questions about his illustrious career in archaeology. Tune into the livestreamed event to submit questions. 

Andrew Kinkella has spent 17 field seasons in the jungles of west-central Belize, studying the Classic Maya (AD 250-900) since 1993. His archaeological research focuses on a string of 25 cenotes (small, deep lakes) located in the Cara Blanca region of Belize, and how the ancient Maya used these cenotes during water rituals. His research includes an underwater component, where the cenotes are explored and mapped using diving equipment. 

In addition to working in Belize, Andrew is also the director of the Moorpark College Archaeological Program (MCAP), which teaches archaeology through research at local California archaeological sites. He has also worked in Guatemala, Mexico and Germany. He uses his teaching position to enrich student’s lives through the joy and excitement of archaeology, and he's currently working on expanding his audience through publishing, YouTube and other media outlets. He was recently featured on WIRED's popular "Tech Support" series on YouTube. 

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This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library.