Lecturer
Overview
Dr Glenys McGowan is a Lecturer in Archaeology in the School of Social Science. Glenys' teaching focus is on forensic archaeology, bioarchaeology, historical archaeology, and archaeological science. She researches site conditions and human behaviours that cause the deterioration or preservation of human remains and personal effects in forensic and archaeological contexts. Glenys has expertise in the microscopic analysis of manufactured materials, including textiles, pottery, mortars, and metals. She is a recipient of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Award for Teaching Excellence for undergraduate teaching, and also supervises Masters and PhD students. Glenys is currently the Honours Coordinator for the School of Social Science.
Research Interests
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Forensic Archaeology
The application of archaeological techniques to forensic investigations. -
Site Taphonomy
The study of the biological, chemical and physical processes that contribute to the preservation or decay of human remains and objects at archaeological and forensic sites. -
Archaeological Science
The use of instrumental analysis and mathematical modelling to analyse and interpret archaeological sites and artefacts. -
Ancient and Historic Textiles
Studying the technological and cultural aspects of textile production and use in the ancient and historic periods.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Science (with second class honours), The University of Queensland
Publications
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Journal Article: Object based learning in the social sciences: three approaches to haptic knowledge making
McGowan, Glenys, Hoffstaedter, Gerhard and Creese, Jennifer (2022). Object based learning in the social sciences: three approaches to haptic knowledge making. Teaching Anthropology, 11 (2), 97-107. doi: 10.22582/ta.v11i2.657
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Journal Article: Identifying a burns victim 150 years after death
Prangnell, Jonathan and McGowan, Glenys (2020). Identifying a burns victim 150 years after death. International Journal of Historical Archaeology, 25 (1), 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s10761-020-00542-y
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Journal Article: A method for calculating soil pressure overlying human burials
McGowan, Glenys and Prangnell, Jonathan (2015). A method for calculating soil pressure overlying human burials. Journal of Archaeological Science, 53, 12-18. doi: 10.1016/j.jas.2014.09.016
Grants
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(2019) UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
Supervision
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Foundations for Imperium: Assessing the socio-economic, environmental and political influence of Italian waterproof mortar technology on the ancient Mediterranean
Master Philosophy
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The expression of Chinese diaspora identity and material culture practice in mid-to-late-19th and early-20th century Queensland
Doctor Philosophy
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(2021) Doctor Philosophy
Publications
Journal Article
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Object based learning in the social sciences: three approaches to haptic knowledge making
McGowan, Glenys, Hoffstaedter, Gerhard and Creese, Jennifer (2022). Object based learning in the social sciences: three approaches to haptic knowledge making. Teaching Anthropology, 11 (2), 97-107. doi: 10.22582/ta.v11i2.657
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Identifying a burns victim 150 years after death
Prangnell, Jonathan and McGowan, Glenys (2020). Identifying a burns victim 150 years after death. International Journal of Historical Archaeology, 25 (1), 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s10761-020-00542-y
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A method for calculating soil pressure overlying human burials
McGowan, Glenys and Prangnell, Jonathan (2015). A method for calculating soil pressure overlying human burials. Journal of Archaeological Science, 53, 12-18. doi: 10.1016/j.jas.2014.09.016
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Economy and respectability: textiles from the north Brisbane burial ground
Prangnell, Jonathan and McGowan, Glenys (2013). Economy and respectability: textiles from the north Brisbane burial ground. International Journal of Historical Archaeology, 17 (3), 487-519. doi: 10.1007/s10761-013-0231-4
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Nineteenth-century buttons from the North Brisbane Burial Ground
McGowan, Glenys and Prangnell, Jonathan (2011). Nineteenth-century buttons from the North Brisbane Burial Ground. Australasian Historical Archaeology, 29, 13-22.
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Soil temperature calculation for burial site analysis
Prangnell, Jonathan and McGowan, Glenys (2009). Soil temperature calculation for burial site analysis. Forensic Science International, 191 (1-3), 104-109. doi: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2009.07.002
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McGowan, Glenys and Prangnell, Jonathan (2009). 'The Truth Will Out': Recycling of Packing Timber to Construct a Nineteenth Century Australian Coffin. Australian Archaeology, 68 (1), 56-58. doi: 10.1080/03122417.2009.11681891
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The significance of vivianite in archaeological settings
McGowan, Glenys and Prangnell, Jonathan (2006). The significance of vivianite in archaeological settings. Geoarchaeology, 21 (1), 93-111. doi: 10.1002/gea.20090
Other Outputs
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McGowan, Glenys (2007). DETERIORATION OF HUMAN REMAINS AND ARTEFACTS IN THE CEMETERY ENVIRONMENT: A Study of Archaeological Materials Excavated from the Nineteenth Century North Brisbane Burial Ground, Lang Park, Queensland.. PhD Thesis, School of Social Science, The University of Queensland.
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The mineralogy and geochemistry of the Mica Creek pegmatites, Mount Isa, Northwest Queensland
Glenys (Glenys Evelyn) McGowan (1991). The mineralogy and geochemistry of the Mica Creek pegmatites, Mount Isa, Northwest Queensland. Honours Thesis, School of Physical Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/279295
Grants (Administered at UQ)
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(2019) UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
PhD and MPhil Supervision
Current Supervision
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Foundations for Imperium: Assessing the socio-economic, environmental and political influence of Italian waterproof mortar technology on the ancient Mediterranean
Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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The expression of Chinese diaspora identity and material culture practice in mid-to-late-19th and early-20th century Queensland
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Completed Supervision
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(2021) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
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Funerary consumption in the second half of the 19th century in Brisbane, Queensland
(2015) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
