April 16, 2026

To celebrate our 2026 Research Grant recipients , we connected with this year’s awardees to learn more about their projects and the unique paths that led them into the field of archaeology.

We’re thrilled to introduce Molly Carney, one of three recipients of the prestigious 2026 Ellen and Charles Steinmetz Endowment for Archaeology Grant !

Molly Carney (Oregon State University)

Tell us about your project:

Using cutting-edge MicroCT scanning technology, this project will develop the first protocols for identifying ancient edible roots, corms, and bulbs from archaeological sites.…