Science and Archaeology
Mission Statement: "The Program on Ancient Technologies and Archaeological Materials (ATAM) is a university-based archaeological science (archaeometry) program. Its mission is to serve as a bridge between the natural sciences, the social sciences, and humanities through interdisciplinary projects, teaching, and acting as a clearinghouse for archaeometric projects and information at the University of Illinois."
Current research includes mummy studies, organic residues, human migration, health and diet of dogs, and sourcing of stone pipes and figurines.
ATAM is a unit of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS) a division of the Prairie Research Institute.
