Megan C. Hagseth, Ph.D.

Hagseth is a dedicated archaeologist and anthropologist with over a decade of experience in 3D imaging and digital preservation.  Focusing on consulting for the last four years, she aided a variety of institutions and projects in developing cutting-edge 3D imaging labs and optimizing workflows. Her work significantly enhances public access to cultural heritage. Passionate about public outreach, Hagseth collaborates with researchers across various fields to create interdisciplinary teaching materials that share current research with broader audiences. Explore the Current Projects page to discover her latest contributions. 

Research that explores identity and agency.

I study human and animal interactions through analysis of the archaeological record. These relationships can be fantastic tools for discovering new aspects of the human experience, especially concerning themes like identity and agency.

Research Interests

3D Imaging, Human-animal interactions in seafaring communities, identity, agency & habitus, marine artifact conservation, zooarchaeology, pedagogy

Registrations

Registered Professional Archaeologist 4547

AAUS Scientific Diver

Current Employment

Adjunct Instructor, Anthropology

Dallas College

Department of  Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology

Recent Exhibitions

“Usque Ad Finem,” multimedia work 

Dallas College OMOT Exhibition, August - December 2024

Selected as Best of Show

“Inordinata Mulier,” multimedia work 

Lamasco Microgallery Retrospective Exhibition, Scheduled for 2028

Featured in "Tiny Box, Big Dream," retrospective in the Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery 2024