August 17, 2022
 
 
Artifact Illustrations of modified fossilized sharks' teeth
 
 

CART Update 
CART crew representing at the 2022 Day of Archaeology

CART staff participated in the 2022 Day of Archaeology; an annual public outreach event sponsored by Archaeology in the Community that showcases organizations who do archaeological work in the D.C. area. The CART table featured a platter reconstruction activity, 3D printed artifacts, and stone tools available for the public to handle and engage with. Despite the rainy weather, the event was a success! The CART crew enjoyed chatting with community members and exploring the work of our friends and colleagues in the region.  

Staff Spotlight
scientist tagging hammerhead shark.

CART’s newest addition, Tyler Ball, joined the team in June 2021. Tyler received his B.A. in Anthropology with a focus in archaeology from Marshall University in 2013 and his M.A. from East Carolina University in Maritime Studies in 2019. As demonstrated by the array of modified sharks’ teeth above, Tyler is highly skilled at artifact illustration. His research interests and educational background focus on analyzing lithics and stone tools, underwater archaeology, artifact illustrations, lab photography, photogrammetry, cemetery conservation, and public outreach. 

 

Outside of archaeology, Tyler is a self-proclaimed shark nerd! Seriously, he knows his stuff when it comes to sharks! This summer, Tyler spent a week off the coast of Miami learning how to tag sharks and collect tissue samples for research. The Field School crew Tyler worked with  was featured in a short documentary that made the lineup for National Geographic’s SharkFest 2022! 

News & Highlights

To see more from CART, check out our latest artiFACTS blog post and a short clip of the National Geographic Documentary: Off the Hook featuring CART Archaeologist Tyler Ball: