E.C.Reetz
@ecreetz.bsky.social
Wisco girl & former ex-pat now in Iowa. Archaeology & environmental educator. Midwest life, nature, culture & pets.
I'm delighted by this collective joy felt because of the Northern lights 🩷💚💜💚
November 12, 2025 at 3:55 AM
I'm delighted by this collective joy felt because of the Northern lights 🩷💚💜💚
Iowa City, go outside now! The Northern Lights are visible from the naked eye, in town. I drove out to Hoover highway to get some photos, and the colors are almost more striking in town.
November 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Iowa City, go outside now! The Northern Lights are visible from the naked eye, in town. I drove out to Hoover highway to get some photos, and the colors are almost more striking in town.
Maybe you don't need an I ❤️ Archaeology "ugly" sweatshirt, but you don't NOT need it either! 🎅☃️🎁
We've got the coziest archaeology holiday stuff around, jigsaw puzzles, socks, mugs, stickers, and all the things. As always, a portion of proceeds support our education & outreach activities! Order soon for on-time xmas delivery & watch the top bar for sale codes! tinyurl.com/yvd5rkpy%F0%...
November 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Maybe you don't need an I ❤️ Archaeology "ugly" sweatshirt, but you don't NOT need it either! 🎅☃️🎁
Me, trying to hammer out my two-hour public archaeology workshop for #PACMAC2025 on Friday, but the Lego robotics emails and calls just keep coming. #helpme
a man is holding a large rock over his head while crawling out of a hole in the dirt .
Alt: An animated gif of a man in a green shirt and floppy hat holding a pile of leaves over his head while lowering himself into a hole in the dirt to hide and be camouflaged.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Me, trying to hammer out my two-hour public archaeology workshop for #PACMAC2025 on Friday, but the Lego robotics emails and calls just keep coming. #helpme
To anyone visiting Iowa City this week for #PACMAC2025, I highly recommend taking a quick break from the conference to go visit some kittens! $5 15-min visits on Thursday when you book with code "treats" www.facebook.com/events/85705... 🏺
Trick or Treat With CATS + KITTENS!
Event in Iowa City, IA by Kitty Corner Social Club on Thursday, October 30 2025
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October 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
To anyone visiting Iowa City this week for #PACMAC2025, I highly recommend taking a quick break from the conference to go visit some kittens! $5 15-min visits on Thursday when you book with code "treats" www.facebook.com/events/85705... 🏺
I hear my cats stress eating their kibbles, because how dare I have a plumber invade their space to install a hot water heater and force them to hide in fear in the bedroom for four hours?
October 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I hear my cats stress eating their kibbles, because how dare I have a plumber invade their space to install a hot water heater and force them to hide in fear in the bedroom for four hours?
This is fantastic! Will definitely incorporate this into the Public Archaeology practicum I'm teaching at the Midwest Archaeological Conference in a couple weeks. I'll be focusing on goals, audiences, and assessment & there will be more spots opening www.midwestarchaeology.org/annual-meeti...
October 14, 2025 at 8:49 PM
This is fantastic! Will definitely incorporate this into the Public Archaeology practicum I'm teaching at the Midwest Archaeological Conference in a couple weeks. I'll be focusing on goals, audiences, and assessment & there will be more spots opening www.midwestarchaeology.org/annual-meeti...
It's hard work chasing raccoons at 4am and making mom drag me inside in her jammies and then pulling curtain rods out of the wall while I go crazy barking at people on the street 🐩
October 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
It's hard work chasing raccoons at 4am and making mom drag me inside in her jammies and then pulling curtain rods out of the wall while I go crazy barking at people on the street 🐩
A professional milestone! 🎉 I just achieved certification as a Certified Interpretive Planner (CIP) through the National Association for Interpretation! And I'm currently the ONLY CIP in Iowa! If you're interested in interp planning for public archaeology programs & historic sites, get in touch! 😁🏺
October 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A professional milestone! 🎉 I just achieved certification as a Certified Interpretive Planner (CIP) through the National Association for Interpretation! And I'm currently the ONLY CIP in Iowa! If you're interested in interp planning for public archaeology programs & historic sites, get in touch! 😁🏺
OOF, an hour into the morning, and I just now finished responding to all the weekend and morning emails from robotics teams.
If you're also struggling to keep up to requests, point them towards this Wednesday webinar! Plenty of registration slots left! 🏺#FIRSTLEGOLeague #FLLUnearthed #LEGOrobotics
If you're also struggling to keep up to requests, point them towards this Wednesday webinar! Plenty of registration slots left! 🏺#FIRSTLEGOLeague #FLLUnearthed #LEGOrobotics
We're participating in this upcoming Robotics webinar hosted by the SAA on 10/1, 4pmCT/5pmET! Registration required t attend live, but the video will be on YouTube afterwards. tinyurl.com/2cu7nefy #FIRSTLEGOLeague #FLLUnearthed #Unearthed #LEGOrobotics #FIRSTChamp 🏺
Exploring Archaeological Challenges: A Webinar for FIRST® LEGO® League and Robotics Teams
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September 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
OOF, an hour into the morning, and I just now finished responding to all the weekend and morning emails from robotics teams.
If you're also struggling to keep up to requests, point them towards this Wednesday webinar! Plenty of registration slots left! 🏺#FIRSTLEGOLeague #FLLUnearthed #LEGOrobotics
If you're also struggling to keep up to requests, point them towards this Wednesday webinar! Plenty of registration slots left! 🏺#FIRSTLEGOLeague #FLLUnearthed #LEGOrobotics
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Now's a good time to join the #Iowa Archeological Society! Non-professional members get a discounted early bird registration rate for PAC & MAC of only $30! New IAS members, get a membership now & it's good thru all of 2026! iowaarcheologicalsociety.org/2025-fall-me... 🏺
September 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Now's a good time to join the #Iowa Archeological Society! Non-professional members get a discounted early bird registration rate for PAC & MAC of only $30! New IAS members, get a membership now & it's good thru all of 2026! iowaarcheologicalsociety.org/2025-fall-me... 🏺
There are over 300 registration slots still available for this webinar on 10/1! If you can't accommodate a Zoom or meet-up with a team, let them know about this opportunity!
#FIRSTLEGOLeague #FLLUnearthed #Unearthed #LEGOrobotics #FIRSTChamp 🏺
#FIRSTLEGOLeague #FLLUnearthed #Unearthed #LEGOrobotics #FIRSTChamp 🏺
We're participating in this upcoming Robotics webinar hosted by the SAA on 10/1, 4pmCT/5pmET! Registration required t attend live, but the video will be on YouTube afterwards. tinyurl.com/2cu7nefy #FIRSTLEGOLeague #FLLUnearthed #Unearthed #LEGOrobotics #FIRSTChamp 🏺
Exploring Archaeological Challenges: A Webinar for FIRST® LEGO® League and Robotics Teams
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September 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
There are over 300 registration slots still available for this webinar on 10/1! If you can't accommodate a Zoom or meet-up with a team, let them know about this opportunity!
#FIRSTLEGOLeague #FLLUnearthed #Unearthed #LEGOrobotics #FIRSTChamp 🏺
#FIRSTLEGOLeague #FLLUnearthed #Unearthed #LEGOrobotics #FIRSTChamp 🏺
Although it's overwhelming, the FIRST LEGO challenge is essentially leading ~700k kids globally straight to us to learn about REAL #archaeology. If you're concerned about the closing of Anthro/arch depts, CRM labor shortage, pseudo-sci or advocacy, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE to inspire future involvement!
Welp here we are again, fresh out of Archaeologists for Skype a Scientist matches.
This fall, we have matched 248 groups with Archaeologists for online Q&As. I have 38 more groups who need a match, but I'm out of Archaeologists!
Archaeologists! Please volunteer
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
This fall, we have matched 248 groups with Archaeologists for online Q&As. I have 38 more groups who need a match, but I'm out of Archaeologists!
Archaeologists! Please volunteer
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
a woman is smiling and holding a cup that says help me .
Alt: a woman is smiling and holding a cup that says help me .
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September 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Although it's overwhelming, the FIRST LEGO challenge is essentially leading ~700k kids globally straight to us to learn about REAL #archaeology. If you're concerned about the closing of Anthro/arch depts, CRM labor shortage, pseudo-sci or advocacy, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE to inspire future involvement!
SIGN UP! SIGN UP! SIGN UP! And Iowa archaeologists, I'm fielding about 5 requests a day and making matches between my program, coworkers & too few volunteers. Help us out!
Welp here we are again, fresh out of Archaeologists for Skype a Scientist matches.
This fall, we have matched 248 groups with Archaeologists for online Q&As. I have 38 more groups who need a match, but I'm out of Archaeologists!
Archaeologists! Please volunteer
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
This fall, we have matched 248 groups with Archaeologists for online Q&As. I have 38 more groups who need a match, but I'm out of Archaeologists!
Archaeologists! Please volunteer
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
a woman is smiling and holding a cup that says help me .
Alt: a woman is smiling and holding a cup that says help me .
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September 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
SIGN UP! SIGN UP! SIGN UP! And Iowa archaeologists, I'm fielding about 5 requests a day and making matches between my program, coworkers & too few volunteers. Help us out!
Who's coming to Iowa City?! I'll be doing a public outreach skills-building practicum (more on that soon) & presenting my needs assessment research for revisions to the Iowa Archaeological Certification Program for avocationals. Maybe I'll bring my dog to the office too 🐩 #Iowa #Archaeology
We're co-hosting the joint meeting of the Plains Anthropological Society & Midwest Archaeological Conference in Iowa City, Oct 29-Nov 1! Online registration w/ early bird rates & abstract submissions thru 10/3. FREE advance registration for students & Tribal members! More at: tinyurl.com/zztpx2dz 🏺
September 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Who's coming to Iowa City?! I'll be doing a public outreach skills-building practicum (more on that soon) & presenting my needs assessment research for revisions to the Iowa Archaeological Certification Program for avocationals. Maybe I'll bring my dog to the office too 🐩 #Iowa #Archaeology
CVS gave me a big bag of popcorn and a $10 coupon afterwards. And it was quick and easy!
Iowans, I just got a COVID-19 booster at CVS extremely easily. They have the new vaccines and are extremely eager to get it out there.
September 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
CVS gave me a big bag of popcorn and a $10 coupon afterwards. And it was quick and easy!
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We're participating in this upcoming Robotics webinar hosted by the SAA on 10/1, 4pmCT/5pmET! Registration required t attend live, but the video will be on YouTube afterwards. tinyurl.com/2cu7nefy #FIRSTLEGOLeague #FLLUnearthed #Unearthed #LEGOrobotics #FIRSTChamp 🏺
Exploring Archaeological Challenges: A Webinar for FIRST® LEGO® League and Robotics Teams
tinyurl.com
September 19, 2025 at 3:18 PM
We're participating in this upcoming Robotics webinar hosted by the SAA on 10/1, 4pmCT/5pmET! Registration required t attend live, but the video will be on YouTube afterwards. tinyurl.com/2cu7nefy #FIRSTLEGOLeague #FLLUnearthed #Unearthed #LEGOrobotics #FIRSTChamp 🏺
Archaeologists, many of us are at or beyond capacity with FIRST LEGO requests. The kids will soon move from general Q&A to needing specific feedback on their team projects, and they'll want some one on one time for that. If you can do ONE zoom, it makes a huge difference! #pubarch 🏺
In which I beg archaeologists to sign up for the fall semester of Skype a Scientist, because we're getting buried in requests for your area of expertise.
Sign up here:
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Sign up here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
I run @skypeascientist.bsky.social which matches scientists w/classrooms, libraries, etc for Q&As.
We match First Lego League teams too. This tends to wipe out one category of scientist bc so many teams sign up for the same category (this year, archaeologists). We're almost out of archaeologists.
We match First Lego League teams too. This tends to wipe out one category of scientist bc so many teams sign up for the same category (this year, archaeologists). We're almost out of archaeologists.
September 13, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Archaeologists, many of us are at or beyond capacity with FIRST LEGO requests. The kids will soon move from general Q&A to needing specific feedback on their team projects, and they'll want some one on one time for that. If you can do ONE zoom, it makes a huge difference! #pubarch 🏺
Another busy year - it's all a blur tbh 😵🥴 but still a dream job! 🏺
Now to make the archival screen-reader accessible PDF version (Acrobat probably will at some point cause me to chuck a laptop out a window)
Now to make the archival screen-reader accessible PDF version (Acrobat probably will at some point cause me to chuck a laptop out a window)
The University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist's FY2025 annual report is now online! Find out the nitty gritty our accomplishments at archaeology.uiowa.edu/annual-report. #iowa #archaeology
September 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Another busy year - it's all a blur tbh 😵🥴 but still a dream job! 🏺
Now to make the archival screen-reader accessible PDF version (Acrobat probably will at some point cause me to chuck a laptop out a window)
Now to make the archival screen-reader accessible PDF version (Acrobat probably will at some point cause me to chuck a laptop out a window)
I'm starting to run out of local archaeologists who are Not Afraid of Kids™ to volunteer to meet w/ robotics teams. Help out your state if you can! I promise, these are super sharp kids who are tapped in and ask great questions. Sign up for Skype a Scientist or let your state archy know you're game!
September 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I'm starting to run out of local archaeologists who are Not Afraid of Kids™ to volunteer to meet w/ robotics teams. Help out your state if you can! I promise, these are super sharp kids who are tapped in and ask great questions. Sign up for Skype a Scientist or let your state archy know you're game!
Anyone else having a myriad of stupid tech problems lately and in general just very very cranky and coffee and naps and pet snuggles aren't fixing it?
September 4, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Anyone else having a myriad of stupid tech problems lately and in general just very very cranky and coffee and naps and pet snuggles aren't fixing it?
Some PIs to archaeologists who build public communication & interpretive science skills instead of focusing on other CRM or academic skills that contractors will pay for (yeah, I said it!) www.tiktok.com/@theworkmeme...
Boss be like this and still want we say thank you … as feedback is a gift! Yeah, thank you for your support! #officelife #workmemes #officehumor #9to5life #officememes #workhumor #corporatehumor #rela...
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August 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Some PIs to archaeologists who build public communication & interpretive science skills instead of focusing on other CRM or academic skills that contractors will pay for (yeah, I said it!) www.tiktok.com/@theworkmeme...
Archaeologists: you've likely been getting some confusing emails! To clarify, these kids are NOT creating robots to do any sort of real field/lab work. The theme guides their research: learning keywords, chatting with professionals, citing reliable sources. They're looking for mentorship! 🏺 #pubarch
We created a resource page for all of you competing in this year's archaeology-themed international robotics challenge! Beware of misconceptions & bad information on the web!
#FIRSTLEGOLeague #FLLUnearthed #Unearthed #LEGOrobotics #FIRSTChamp archaeology.uiowa.edu/iowa-archaeo...
#FIRSTLEGOLeague #FLLUnearthed #Unearthed #LEGOrobotics #FIRSTChamp archaeology.uiowa.edu/iowa-archaeo...
UNEARTHED
Information for teams participating in the FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Robotics Competition, and FIRST Tech Challenge. Archaeology is a tricky science that is easily misunderstood, so we created this pag...
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August 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Archaeologists: you've likely been getting some confusing emails! To clarify, these kids are NOT creating robots to do any sort of real field/lab work. The theme guides their research: learning keywords, chatting with professionals, citing reliable sources. They're looking for mentorship! 🏺 #pubarch
Headed to DC & excited for the 2025 Conference on Public Archaeology. Which reminds me, the 30% off code expires for this next month. Use code RLFANDF30 at www.bloomsbury.com/9781538180815! #PubArch2025DC #pubarch 🏺
A Practitioner's Guide to Public Archaeology
Many archaeologists learn by trial and error while developing public programs and events and are mostly unaware that others in the profession are undergoing the…
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August 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Headed to DC & excited for the 2025 Conference on Public Archaeology. Which reminds me, the 30% off code expires for this next month. Use code RLFANDF30 at www.bloomsbury.com/9781538180815! #PubArch2025DC #pubarch 🏺
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Archaeology needs public outreach and communication more than ever! Join us at the JHU Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC, on August 8-9 for the 2025 Conference on Public Archaeology for workshops, panel discussions, and networking. Register now! archaeologycommunity.flipcause.com/secure/cause...
2025 Conference on Public Archaeology
Check out 2025 Conference on Public Archaeology by Archaeology in the Community!
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June 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Archaeology needs public outreach and communication more than ever! Join us at the JHU Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC, on August 8-9 for the 2025 Conference on Public Archaeology for workshops, panel discussions, and networking. Register now! archaeologycommunity.flipcause.com/secure/cause...