Amy E. Reid, M.A.
Curator
Email | areid@txstate.edu
Amy E. Reid is the Assistant Director and Curator of the Center for Archaeological Studies (CAS) at Texas State University, where she manages the center's curation program and archaeological repository. With a background in archaeology and Cultural Resources Management (CRM), she has conducted and supervised archaeological investigations throughout Texas and Belize and specializes in collections management and curation, collections-based research, lithic analysis, artifact photography, and public outreach.
In addition to overseeing the long-term preservation and accessibility of archaeological collections, Amy develops exhibits, digital resources, and educational programming that connect archaeological research with public audiences. She serves as the Lab Supervisor for the Veterans Curation Program, teaches curation courses in the Department of Anthropology, and is committed to advancing best practices in archaeological collections care and stewardship.
Amy is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Anthropology at Texas State University. Her dissertation research examines how natural springs and the landscapes of the Texas Balcones Escarpment influenced the technological organization of Indigenous communities through time, using collections-based and ethnohistoric research methods. She is also the author of the children's book Maybe You'll Be an Archaeologist, which introduces young readers to the field of archaeology and archaeological careers.