Jacque Kocer

Graduated: PhD, 2026

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Archaeology

Dissertation Title:
"Examining Communities of Practice and Communities of identity Through Ceramic Production Practices in the Gallina Area (1050-1300 CE) of Northwestern New Mexico"

Committee Chair:
Dr. Patricia Crown

Research Interest/s:

My dissertation research surrounds the Gallina people (A.D. 1100-1300) of northwestern New Mexico. I examine identity through ceramic production and I am also working on other projects on their ornaments, axes, and projectile points.