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External Affiliations
- Archaeologist, Dry Tortugas National Park
- Archaeologist, Everglades National Park
Awards and Honors
- Ann Adams Fellowship in Anthropology, 2010
Related documents
Education/Academic qualification
Geosciences, Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University
Anthropology with a concentration in Archaeology, M.A., Florida Atlantic University
Research Interests
- Archaeology
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Mathematical Modeling
- Climate Change and Sustainability
- Science communication and education
- Geosciences
- Dialogues of Scientific Literacy
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
Research output
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Catastrophic Hurricane Impact on Florida's Housing Market
Schneider, M. & Watson, A. A. (Faculty Advisor), Apr 24 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Faunal Analysis of South Inlet Midden Sites: Evidence of Coastal Resource Use in Boca Raton, Florida
Pologeorgis, A. & Watson, A. A., Mar 7 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Feminism: Ideas, Beliefs & Movements
Sackel, J., Migliano, K., Unger, S., Lehman, M., Bissoondatt, S., Stone, S., Jones, A., Lanfranco, K., Hany, R., Watson, A. A., Steinweiss, E., Espinosa Valencia, A., Booker, L., Watson, R. P., Cooper, P. & Baker, T. N., Jul 29 2026, 6th ed. Boca Raton, FL: Lynn University Digital Press. (Lynn University Digital Press Books)Research output: Book/Report › Lynn University Digital Press Publication
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Reading the Rings: Experimental Techniques in Shark Vertebral Analysis
Drons, L., Perez, D. & Watson, A. A., Apr 24 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Animal Behavior Observation as a Gateway to Scientific Inquiry for Non-majors
Watson, A. A., Oct 17 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Baseline Morphology Measurements of the Giant False Donax (Iphigenia brasiliensis) in Florida and Distribution Across the Caribbean
Almeida, M. G., Watson, A. A., Vokhshoori, N. & Lecher, A. L., Oct 29 2025, In: Caribbean Journal of Science. 55, 2, p. 479-484 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Coastal Archaeological and Environmental Experimental Education at Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools
Napora, K. G., Meredith, T., Henderson, K., Simonitis, L., Knaub, J., Watson, A. A., Ayers-Rigsby, S., Lecher, A. L., Davenport, C., Merchant, K. & De Witt, P., Jul 31 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Dialogues of Scientific Inquiry Level 100 (DSL 100)
Law, W., Watson, A. & Smith, J., 2025, 4th ed. Boca Raton, FL: Lynn University Digital Press. (Lynn University Digital Press - The Dialogues)Research output: Book/Report › Lynn University Digital Press Publication
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Integrating Heritage Monitoring Scout Training into a Collegiate Service-Learning Class
Lecher, A. L. & Watson, A. A., Jul 31 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Science and Society (DSL 200)
Cunningham Abbott, A., Doctor, E. L., Law, W., Lecher, A. L., Rowland, K. D., Smith, J., Watson, A. A., Wright, M. & Clark, J. A., 2025, 3rd ed. Boca Raton, FL: Lynn University Digital Press. (Lynn University Digital Press - The Dialogues)Research output: Book/Report › Lynn University Digital Press Publication
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Science Nite – Archaeology at Rookery Bay
Locascio, W., Watson, A. A., Vaccaro, B., Menchaca, V. & Otis, H., Apr 30 2025Research output: Non-textual form › Presentation
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Scorched Heritage: Using GIS to Protect the Past from Wildfire
Watson, A. A., Jul 15 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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New Approaches to Using Old Artifacts: Advances in Oceanography-Archeology Research
Lecher, A. L., Vokhshoori, N. & Watson, A., May 2024, In: Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin. 33, 2, p. 67-72 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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No Statistical Difference in Measurements Between Caliper and Apps: A Comparison of Artifact Measurement Methods
Lagor, T., Lecher, A. L. & Watson, A., Feb 1 2024, In: Florida Undergraduate Research Journal. 3, 1, p. 1-10 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Riding the Storm, Changing the Tide: Engaging Students with NOAA and FDEP Data Analysis
Watson, A. A., Oct 18 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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The GIS Workbook
Watson, A. A., Sep 2024, 2nd ed. Boca Raton, FL: Lynn University Digital Press. (Lynn University Digital Press Books)Research output: Book/Report › Lynn University Digital Press Publication
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Assessing Paleoenvironmental Change of a Boca Raton Inlet Through Midden Artifact Analysis
Almeida, M. G., Lecher, A. L. & Watson, A., Apr 7 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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A Visual Zooarchaeology Guide for Florida Artifacts
Manzanares, B., de la Rosa, I., Almeida, M. G., Lecher, A. L. & Watson, A., Apr 7 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Comparison of Measurement Accuracy Between Caliper and iPhone Apps
Lagor, T., Lecher, A. L. & Watson, A. A., Apr 7 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Documenting the Effects of Diagenesis on Bone Artifacts in Coastal Florida Through Wetting Experiments
Lecher, A. L., Acevedo Montalvo, G. & Watson, A., Jun 14 2023, In: Southeastern Archaeology. 42, 3, p. 223-232 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Research Talks and What It Means to be a Woman in Environmental Science
Watson, A. A., Korte, C. S., Williams, D., Wright, M. & Almeida, M. G., Mar 18 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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A Laboratory Analysis of Faunal Artifact Water Retention and Diagenesis
Acevedo Montalvo, G., Lecher, A. L. & Watson, A. A., May 7 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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A Laboratory Analysis of Faunal Artifact Water Retention and Diagenesis
Acevedo Montalvo, G., Lecher, A. L. & Watson, A., Apr 18 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Characterization of the Giant False Donax in a South Florida Midden
Almeida, M. G., Lecher, A. L. & Watson, A., Apr 18 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Characterization of the Giant False Donax in a South Florida Midden
Almeida, M. G., Lecher, A. L. & Watson, A., May 7 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Comparison of Measurement Accuracy Between Caliper and iPhone Apps
Lagor, T., Lecher, A. L. & Watson, A. A., May 7 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Quantitative Evaluation of Screen Size Choice on Artifact Assemblages in a South Florida Midden
Mendes Cruz, J., Lecher, A. L. & Watson, A., Apr 18 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Sea Level Rise Threatens Cultural Sites in the Everglades
Watson, A. A., Dec 30 2022, In: Park Science Magazine. 36, 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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South Inlet Park Interim Report
Watson, A. A. & Lecher, A. L., 2022, Boca Raton, FL: South Inlet Park Interim Report.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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The Interplay Between Human Habitation Impacts Barrier Island Development
Lecher, A. L. & Watson, A. A., May 7 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Danger From Beneath: Groundwater-Sea-Level Interactions and Implications for Coastal Archaeological Sites in the Southeast US
Lecher, A. L. & Watson, A., Feb 3 2021, In: Southeastern Archaeology. 40, 1, p. 20-32 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Obama’s Leadership in Addressing Climate Change
Law, W., Lecher, A. L., Smith, J. & Watson, A., Feb 1 2021, Leadership and Legacy: The Presidency of Barack Obama. Albany, NY: State University of New York (SUNY) Press, p. 267-288 22 p. (SUNY Series on the Presidency: Contemporary Issues).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Wind and Ocean Ecosystems (Project EDDIE)
Lecher, A. L. & Watson, A., 2021Research output: Non-textual form › Teaching Module › peer-review
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Food Pics Before Instagram: Food in Archaeology
Watson, A., May 27 2020.Research output: Contribution to conference › Webinar
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Inferring Past and Current Impacts of Climate Change on Coastal Florida with Geoarchaeology
Lecher, A. L. & Watson, A. A., Jan 23 2020.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Planting the Seed: Innovation Diffusion of Craft Breweries in Florida
Watson, A. A. & Broemel, E. T., Mar 3 2020, The Geography of Beer: Culture and Economics. Hoalst-Pullen, N. & Patterson, M. W. (eds.). Springer, Cham, p. 67–85 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Examining the Effects of Screen Size on Archaeological Data Collection
McDowell, J., Meyers, J., Lecher, A. L. & Watson, A., Mar 26 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Examining the Effects of Screen Size on Archaeological Data Collection
McDowell, J., Meyers, J., Lecher, A. L. & Watson, A. A., Feb 23 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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How Grain Size Corresponds With Human Habitation
Faulk, C., Hughes, S., Watson, A. A. & Lecher, A. L., Mar 26 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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How Humans Have Affected the Charcoal Content of Sediment in a Barrier Island Environment in Boca Raton, FL
Hughes, S., Faulk, C., Watson, A. A. & Lecher, A. L., Mar 26 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Identifying Impacts of Sea Level Rise on Coastal Archaeological Sites, A Project of the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact
Lecher, A. L. & Watson, A. A., Dec 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Under Our Feet, Under Water: A Case Study from Boca Raton, Florida
Watson, A. A., Lecher, A. L. & Hilpert, M., Aug 16 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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What’s Up, (re)Dox? Hydrologic Modeling of Arsenic Contamination in Boca Raton, Florida
Watson, D. S. M. & Watson, A., Apr 5 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Capital in the First Century: The Evolution of Inequality in Ancient Maya Society
Strawinska-Zanko, U., Liebovitch, L. S., Watson, A. A. & Brown, C. T., Jun 5 2018, Mathematical Modeling of Social Relationships. Strawinska-Zanko, U. & Liebovitch, L. S. (eds.). Springer, Cham, p. 161-192 32 p. (Computational Social Sciences (CSS)).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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World Regional Geography Workbook
West, R. & Watson, A., Apr 24 2018, Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 150 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Poor Mayapan
Brown, C. T., Watson, A. A., Gravlin-Beman, A. & Liebovitch, L. S., Aug 20 2014, The Ancient Maya of Mexico: Reinterpreting the past of the Northern Maya Lowlands. Braswell, G. E. (ed.). New York, NY: Taylor and Francis, p. 306-324 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
Press/Media
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Some of climate change's future effects will be on the past
9/10/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Climate change is affecting archaeological sites in Palm Beach County
4/11/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research