Kelly J. Dixon is an archaeologist and Professor at the University of Montana’s Department of Anthropology. She specializes in archaeologies of adaptation, boomtowns, colonization, colonialism, extractive industries, human-environment interactions, landscape transformations, and marginalized populations. Living and working in the North American West for 20 years, Dixon’s research includes case studies from this region that underscore the international connections this region has with the rest of the world and that engage audiences of non-specialists. Dr. Dixon is dedicated to developing student-oriented interdisciplinary archaeological research and serves as a mentor to Ph.D., M.A., and Undergraduate students. While at UM, Dixon has been engaged in partnerships with federal, tribal, state, and local government agencies, as well as various stakeholders, communities, and other universities, to integrate research and education so the next generation of archaeologists is prepared to responsibly and respectfully preserve and protect past and present cultural heritage.

Anthropology 252 Archaeological Wonders of the World

Anthropology 455 Artifact Analysis

Anthropology 395 Archaeology and Anthropology of Olduvai Gorge

Anthropology 466 Archaeological Survey

Anthropology 456 Historical Archaeology (Archaeology of the "Modern World")

Anthropology 487/495 Anthropological Field Experience

Anthropology 495 Landscape Archaeology

Anthropology 467 Archaeological Field Schools (Landscape Archaeology, Missoula Historic Underground, Fort Missoula, Coloma "Ghost" Town)

Anthropology 503 Graduate Seminar in Cultural Resource Interpretation

Anthropology 551 Graduate Seminar in Historical Archaeology (Archaeology of the "Modern World")

Anthropology 601 Proposal Preparation and Research Design