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