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Christopher Wernick

PhD Candidate, Archaeology

I am a cultural resource professional with more than 12 years of federal service as an archaeologist and project manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. I currently work for Auburn University’s Center for Natural Resources Management on Military Lands (CNRMML), where I facilitate archaeological and historic preservation services for military partners, ensuring compliance with cultural resource management requirements while supporting mission readiness and the long-term stewardship of historic properties and archaeological resources. My expertise includes archaeological investigations, National Historic Preservation Act compliance, cultural resource planning, stakeholder coordination, and project management for federal and military organizations.

Contact Information
christopher.wernick@uky.edu
720-666-3886
Education
Ph.D., University of Kentucky (in progress)
M.A., University of Kentucky, 2026
Graduate Certificate, Historic Preservation, 2026
M.A., University of Colorado Denver, 2014
B.S., Indiana State University, 2011
Research Interests
  • Paleoindians, Hunter-gatherers, lithic technology, geoarchaeology.
Affiliations
  • Anthropology