University Information
Sean M. Rafferty
Assistant Professor
College of Arts and Sciences
Department:
Anthropology
(518) 442-4713
srafferty@albany.edu
Research Interests:
Ancient tobacco; shamanism; Native American smoking pipes; archaeology of eastern North America; archaeology of New York State; cultural resource management.
Professional Biography:
Trained as a specialist in the archaeology of prehistoric Eastern North America, Sean Rafferty has conducted excavations throughout New York State on a variety of archaeological sites and conducted substantial laboratory research, using techniques from chemistry and physics, to understand the function of ancient artifacts. Rafferty received his bachelor's in anthropology from Hartwick College (1990), and his master's (1994) and doctorate (2001) in anthropology from Binghamton University. He joined UAlbany as an assistant professor of anthropology in 2002.
- Senior Administration
- Schools and Colleges
- Centers & Institutes
- University Libraries
- University Offices
- Complete A-Z Listing
Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, is the enduring symbol of the University at Albany.
