Department of
Anthropology,
Office: 724 836 7195 E-mail: ghb1 at psu.edu
<http://www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/g/h/ghb1/>
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Anthropology,
M. A., Anthropology,
B. A., Anthropology,
State University of New York/Buffalo, June 1992.
B. S., Mechanical Engineering, State University
of New York/Buffalo, June 1992.
DISSERTATION: “Tracing
the Transitional: Examining Metarhyolite Use in the Mid-Atlantic During the
Archaic-Woodland Transition”
This project evaluates several cultural causes for the development of the ‘Broadspear Horizon’, a discontinuity in the archaeological record 4,000 years ago that may have initiated the Archaic-Woodland transition in the Mid-Atlantic region. Using geochemical, morphometric, and technological analyses, I evaluate three possible models that may explain this phenomenon: migration, diffusion, and invention.
TEACHING
INTERESTS:
Regional Prehistory (Eastern North America,
Southwest, Northeast,
Traditional Cultures (World, North
American Indians, American Southwest,
Introduction to Anthropology/Archaeology/Cultural Anthropology/Biological Anthropology. Archaeological Field Methods. Romantic Archaeology. History of Anthropology/Archaeology/Anthropological Theory. Economic Anthropology. Anthropology and Literature.
History of Technology, Materials, and Society. Archaeometry. Analysis of Archaeological Materials. Igneous/Volcanic Geology. Space Exploration and Technology.
TEACHING POSITIONS:
Link to all course websites: <http://www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/g/h/ghb1/courses.html>
Part-time Lecturer,
Introduction to Physical Anthropology,
2 sections, 2006, 2007.
Mesoamerica Before Cortez, 1 section,
2006.
Special Topics:
Adjunct Instructor,
Academic Affairs, Penn State McKeesport Campus
Out of the Fiery Furnace - The Impact of Materials on the History of
Humanity, 2 sections, 2005, 2006
Technology and Society in American
History, 3 sections, 2004 – 2006.
Department of Anthropology, College of Liberal Arts, University Park Campus.
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, 2 sections, 2001 – 2003.
Introduction to Biological Anthropology, 1 section, 2000.
Introduction to Archaeology, 1 section, 1998.
Continuing Education, State College Office.
North American Indians, 4 sections, 2002 – 2004.
Program in
Science, Technology, and Society, College
of Engineering, University Park Campus.
Out of the Fiery Furnace - The Impact of Materials on the History of
Humanity, 1 section, 1999.
Continuing Education and Training, Penn State Altoona
Campus.
Introduction to North American Archaeology, 2 sections, 1997.
Introduction to Archaeology, 1 section, 1996.
Honors/Independent Study Supervisor,
Six Undergraduate Students:
Independent Research: Spring 2002
North American Indians: Fall 1999
Out of the Fiery Furnace: Fall 1998
Independent Studies: Summer 1998
Mesoamerican Archaeology: Fall 1996
Independent Research: Fall 1996
Graduate Assistant,
Courses Assisted:
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (with Dr.
Stephen Beckerman), 3 sections, 2001.
Introduction to Anthropology (with Dr.
Susan Evans), 3 sections, 1998 – 2001.
Out of the Fiery Furnace (with Dr. Judi Wakhungu), 2 sections, 1998.
Introduction to North American Archaeology (with Dr. James Hatch), 1
section, 1996.
Introduction to Archaeology (with Dr.
Joseph Michels), 1 section, 1995.
Introduction to Anthropology (with Dr. Henry Harpending), 1 section,
1993.
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PUBLICATIONS : |
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K. Hirth, G. Bondar, M. Glascock, A. Vonarx, and T. Daubenspeck |
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“Supply side economics: An analysis of obsidian procurement
and the organization of workshop provisioning.” In Economy and Obsidian Craft Production at Xochicalco., edited by
K. Hirth. |
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J. Hatch and G.
Bondar |
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2001 |
“Late Woodland Palisaded Villages from Ontario to the
Carolinas: Their Potential for Accurate Population Estimates.”
In Archaeology of the Appalachian Highlands,
edited by L. Sullivan and S. Prezzano. |
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RESEARCH REPORTS: |
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G. Bondar |
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2003 |
“Assignment
by Neutron Activation Analysis of Fifteen Artifacts from the |
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2000 |
“Tudek
Archaeological Project: Geochemical Research.” Appendix to Tudek
Site Field Summary Report, edited by Timothy Murtha and Bradford Andrews.
Report submitted to the |
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K. Hirth, G. Bondar, and C. Donaldson |
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2002 |
“Prehistoric
Metarhyolite Use and Migration in the Mid-Atlantic.” In Forty-seventh
Annual Progress Report, Penn State Radiation Science and |
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K. Hirth and G. Bondar |
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2001 |
“Prehistoric
Metarhyolite Use and Migration in the Mid-Atlantic.” In Forty-sixth
Annual Progress Report, Penn State Radiation Science and |
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“Prehistoric
Metarhyolite Use and Migration in the Mid-Atlantic.” In Forty-fifth
Annual Progress Report, Penn State Radiation Science and |
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1999 |
“Prehistoric
Metarhyolite Use and Migration in the Mid-Atlantic.” In Forty-fourth
Annual Progress Report, Penn State Radiation Science and |
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K. Hirth, G. Bondar, and A. Vonarx |
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1997 |
“Geochemical
Variation in Prehistoric Obsidian Sources Exploited by Kaminaljuyu Maya in |
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REVIEWS: |
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G. Bondar |
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“Review of
Sedentism and Mobility in a Social Landscape: |
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“Review of
Ergonomics for Beginners: A Quick Reference Guide, Ninth Edition, by
J. Dul and B. Weerdmeester.” Taylor & |
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SYMPOSIA ORGANIZED:
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G. Bondar and P. LaPorta |
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2001 |
Studying Lithic Economies in the New Millennium,
66th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology in |
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Lithic and Quarry Research along the Eastern
Seaboard, 65th Annual Meeting of the Society for American
Archaeology in |
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PAPERS PRESENTED: |
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G. Bondar |
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2001 |
“Metarhyolite use during
the Transitional Archaic in Eastern North America.” Paper
presented at the 66th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology
in |
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“Tracing the
Transition: Examining Social Behaviour Through the Analysis of Lithic
Artefacts.” Paper presented at the Lithic
Studies in the Year 2000 symposium at the National Museum &
Gallery in |
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2000 |
“Jasper
Sourcing in Central Pennsylvania.” Paper presented at
the 71st Annual Meeting of the Society
for Pennsylvania Archaeology in |
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2000 |
“Prehistoric Distribution and Use of Metarhyolites in
Eastern North America.” Paper presented at the 65th Annual
Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology in |
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“Lithics
from the Uplands: The Characterization and Distribution of |
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1999 |
“A
Preliminary Look at the Characterization and Distribution of Eastern
Meta-rhyolites.” Paper presented at the 29th Annual Meeting of
the Middle
Atlantic Archaeological Conference in |
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G. Bondar, C.
Donaldson, and T. Daubenspeck |
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2002 |
“Characterization
and Sourcing of Metarhyolite in the Northeast.” Paper presented at
the 69th. Annual Meeting of the Eastern States Archaeological Federation
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G. Bondar and J.
Hatch |
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1998 |
“Eastern
Palisaded Villages of the Late |
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1996 |
“Late |
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G. Bondar, K.
Hirth, and T. Daubenspeck |
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1997 |
“Supply-side
Economics: Obsidian Sources and the Means of Procurement for Xochicalco's
Production Specialists.” Paper presented at the 62nd Annual
Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology in |
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J. Hatch and G.
Bondar |
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1996 |
“Palisaded
Villages in the East: A Comparison of Characteristics and Population
Trends.” Paper presented at the Archaeology of the Appalachian
Uplands symposium in |
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1996 |
“Palisaded
Villages in the Late |
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E. Zubrow, K. Bartolotta, P. Bush, A. Saladino, and G. Bondar |
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1991 |
“A
Structural Analysis of Philippine Ceramics.” Paper presented at
the Society for American Archaeology meetings in |
Assistant Instructor, Designed and constructed
‘hands-on’ displays and instructed fifteen junior high school
students in the basics of archaeological methodology; supervised a team of four
students in the 5-day excavation of the Milesburg Site in Centre County,
Pennsylvania. Archaeology Camp, Matson Museum of Anthropology,
Field Assistant, excavations of the
Field Supervisor, Instructed and supervised a team of five
undergraduate students and volunteers in the excavation of the Marshall Site, a
Lamar Phase palisaded village in
Senior Research Assistant, Stage 1 survey excavations
preliminary to Millersport Highway Expansion in
Research Assistant,
Electronic distance measurement (EDM) survey and mapping of prehistoric
jasper quarries in Bucks, Lehigh, and
Senior Research Assistant, Stage 1 survey excavations
preliminary to residential development at Bluemont Estates in
Senior Research Aide, Stage 1 survey excavations preliminary
to highway construction in
Research Assistant, Stage 3 intensive excavations of Iroquoian
middens at
Research Assistant, Stage 2 survey and Stage 3 intensive
excavations of an Archaic chert quarry at Brompton Estates,
Field Assistant, Stage 1 survey excavations preliminary to
highway construction in
Student, excavations at the Iroquoian Riverhaven 7 and
ADDITIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Researcher, Neutron
activation analysis of artifactual and geologic metarhyolite samples as part of
dissertation research. Breazeale Nuclear Reactor,
Materials
Characterization Supervisor, Instructed an independent study student in
the selection, preparation, and analysis of 150 jasper samples for chemical characterization
by wavelength-dispersive x-ray fluorescence. Authored report summarizing the
results of the characterization analysis. Tudek Archaeological Project.
Department of Anthropology,
Materials
Characterization Specialist, Prepared and analyzed 150 obsidian samples
for chemical characterization by neutron activation analysis; collaborated on
writing a conference paper and publication summarizing the results; assisted an
undergraduate honors student in the use of NAA. Xochicalco Archaeological
Project, Department of Anthropology,
Research and
Work-Study Assistant, Digitized village maps and obtained measurements
using AutoCAD software; performed statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel;
collaborated on writing conference papers and a publication reporting results;
supervised and instructed an undergraduate independent study student. Palisaded
Villages in the East: A Comparison of Characteristics and Population Trends,
Department of Anthropology,
Proprietor,
Anthropological Consulting: Materials analysis, computer software and hardware
consulting, acquisition, entry, and analysis of ethnographic data. Bondar &
Associates,
Consultant,
Data entry and analysis of ethnographic data from the Turkana of Kenya. Control
of Violence in a Violent Society, SUNY Research Foundation,
COMPUTER SUPPORT POSITIONS: Pennsylvania State University, University Park.
Team Leader, Part-time shift supervisor for support of public labs over the entire Penn State University Park campus (over 1000 personal computers in over 50 labs); perform machine and network maintenance, diagnosis, repair, installation, security, and emergency technical support. Information Technology Services, Technology and Classroom Support , September 1995 – Present.
Consultant Supervisor and Computer Lab Consultant, Assists
in the management, training, and mentoring of over 100 student consultants,
keeping them up to speed on new software installations, printing and network
problems; aid Penn State students, faculty, and staff with computer lab
software applications. Information Technology Services , October
1995-present.
Laboratory Attendant and Rover, Supervision, maintenance, and support of multiple campus computer labs. Information Technology Services, Lab and Classroom Support, June 1993 – Present.
Graduate Assistant, Computer support of department facilities (50 personal computers): advised head of department and other faculty and staff on the purchases of new hardware and software; installed and maintained computer and network systems; emergency troubleshooting. Department of Anthropology, August 1992 - May 1993 and August - December 1996.
SERVICE:
Representative, Collected student ideas and opinions on computing technology and reported on them at monthly meetings with the Directors of Penn State’s Center for Academic Computing., Student Advisory Committee to the Center for Academic Computing, Penn State University. September 1998 – May 2000.
Invited Lecturer, and Volunteer, Bald Eagle Archaeological
Society,
Lectures presented:
“Metarhyolite Sourcing in the Mid-Atlantic Region”: Spring 2000.
“Analysis of Jasper from the Hatch Quarry and the Atlantic
Seaboard”: Spring 2000.
“Monongahela Palisaded Villages of
“The Wetherill Mesa Project of
Volunteer and Member, Summer 1996-present, Sierra Club’s Moshannon Group of central PA.
Volunteer, Organized and staffed interactive archaeological
displays at Museum Day for local children. Matson
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society.
Society for Archaeological Sciences.
Society for American Archaeology.
Eastern States Archaeological Federation.
Middle Atlantic Archaeological Conference.
Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology.
Bald Eagle Archaeological Society