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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 25 MIN

Archaeometry and Portable Spectroscopy with Mary Kate Donais

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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.

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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