South Carolina Wild

Archaeology Internships During a Global Pandemic

During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the SCDNR archaeology internship program offered Lelia the opportunity to assist the Parker Annex Lab remotely. She was curious how this might go, as she missed working alongside fellow students.

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6 min

Oh, The Beaches We Will Go!

Retreating to South Carolina’s sandy beach shores can be good for the soul. This student reflects on treasured memories on the coast with her family.

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2 min

Working for Wood Ducks

To learn more about wood duck habitat, Roman Phillips worked with SCDNR wildlife biologist Molly Kneece to help clean out and prepare wood duck boxes for nesting season. His hard work paid off!

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2 min

SCDNR Virtual Summer Internship Experience in Photos

During the summer of 2020, this group of archaeology interns learned new ways to network from remote locations, create unique works paces and achieve lofty goals for the SCDNR’s Heritage Trust program.

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4 min

Running Through the Woods

This Thomas Sumter Academy athlete explains how running on local trails has helped him stay connected to the outdoors year-round.

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3 min

From Catching Frogs to Making Laws

Students at the University of South Carolina are conducting research using trail cameras to monitor wildlife all over the world! This type of research leads to discoveries that benefit wildlife populations and the environment.

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2 min

My Home-based Archaeology Lab

Adhering to COVID-19 student safety guidelines, Jessica Cooper discovered a unique opportunity to teach her son about preserving artifacts while working from home.

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4 min

A South Carolina Sojourn

Having lived in many locations, this student explains why South Carolina is one of the most beautiful places to explore.

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7 min

A Photograph as an Artifact: Rethinking Anthropological Boundaries

Anna Morales is a student at the University of South Carolina studying to become a visual anthropologist. Through her internship with the SCDNR’s Heritage Trust program, she explored how a photograph can act as an artifact.

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3 min

From One Home to Another: Archaeology During COVID-19

Carefully sifting through oyster shells and sediment, this archaeology intern recovers remnants of ceramics and other artifacts that will be preserved by the SCDNR Heritage Trust program.

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