EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 25 MIN
Archaeometry and Portable Spectroscopy with Mary Kate Donais
from The Pittcon Podcast
In this season finale episode of the Pittcon Podcast, Mary Kate Donais discusses her work in archaeometry, focusing on the use of non-destructive analytical techniques to study cultural heritage artifacts. She highlights the importance of portable spectroscopy in analyzing artifacts on-site and the role of chemistry in understanding historical objects.You can read the written interview at:https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=24382Find out more about Pittcon 2026!https://www.pittcon.orgChapters3:34 Introduction to Archaeometry4:31 Portable Spectroscopy and On-Site Analysis12:15 Non-Destructive Techniques in Artifact Study19:31 The Future of Portable Spectroscopy21:10 Pittco, Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Work23:52 Future Directions in Cultural Heritage Preservation#archeometry #archeology #spectroscopy #culturalheritage #analyticaltechniques #science #portablespectroscopy #nondestructiveanalysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this season finale episode of the Pittcon Podcast, Mary Kate Donais discusses her work in archaeometry, focusing on the use of non-destructive analytical techniques to study cultural heritage artifacts. She highlights the importance of portable spectroscopy in analyzing artifacts on-site and the role of chemistry in understanding historical objects.You can read the written interview at:https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=24382Find out more about Pittcon 2026!https://www.pittcon.orgChapters3:34 Introduction to Archaeometry4:31 Portable Spectroscopy and On-Site Analysis12:15 Non-Destructive Techniques in Artifact Study19:31 The Future of Portable Spectroscopy21:10 Pittco, Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Work23:52 Future Directions in Cultural Heritage Preservation#archeometry #archeology #spectroscopy #culturalheritage #analyticaltechniques #science #portablespectroscopy #nondestructiveanalysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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