Event Details

Elizabeth Reetz, Strategic Initiatives Director, University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist. Formerly a Cultural Resources Management fieldwork director, Elizabeth now focuses on archaeology education, communications, and making archaeology accessible to all ages.

Mary De La Garza, Research Technology Director, University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist. Mary is a Systems Administrator who uses her technical skills in the digital archaeological realm. She is a licensed drone pilot and produces and analyzes aerial lidar and thermal data collected from archaeological sites by a UAS.

Ervan Garrison, Professor Emeritus, Geology & Anthropology, University of Georgia. Ervan currently conducts geoarchaeological research using drone and ROV-hosted geophysical sensors.

This webinar is designed for those participating in the 2025-2026 FIRST® LEGO® League UNEARTHED^TM season focused on archaeology. Our expert panelists will discuss the various challenges archaeologists face with logistics, research, excavation, fieldwork, artifact analysis, storage, and more! We'll address common questions that archaeologists receive and will answer questions from attendees. Coaches and students are invited to attend, but an adult must be the one to register on behalf of their team. No matter what point your team is in preparations, this session will help you brainstorm the ways that new innovations can address real-world archaeological challenges.