Hegmon's research focuses on the archaeology of the U.S. Southwest, particularly the Mimbres region of southwest New Mexico. She has a long-standing interest in social theory and is known for her theoretical work.

Nelson's teaching emphasizes critical thinking and effective communication. She is the president of the Distinguished Teaching Academy at ASU. She also studies aspects of the current status of women in archaeology.

Van der Leeuw was awarded the "Champion of the Earth for Science and Innovation" prize by the United Nations Environment Program in 2012. He joined ASU in 2003.

Rice studies archaeology: complex social organizations, community systems, the Hohokam and Mogollon regions.

McManamon is the executive director of the Center for Digital Antiquity (Digital Antiquity). He's conducted archeological investigations in eastern North America, western Europe, and Micronesia.

Sugiyama's major research focuses on the Mesoamerican social histories, particularly of Teotihuacan, ancient urbanism, iconography, and symbolism; theory and method, particularly cognitive archaeology.

Gravel-Miguel's research interests are centered around prehistoric human-environment interactions. She approaches archaeological questions using interdisciplinary methods including statistics, GIS, and Agent-Based Models.

I am an anthropological archaeologist and cultural resource management professional who examines the social impacts of long-distance exchange and long-term human-animal relationships in pre-Hispanic North America.