Non-Refereed Publications by Melanie Magdalena
I traveled to Belize, during June of 2011, to analyze and interpret orientation patterns of moder... more I traveled to Belize, during June of 2011, to analyze and interpret orientation patterns of modern Maya communities to better understand the ancient Maya and the social evolution of the modern Maya.
Archaeology is becoming a computer game. Technology has become the norm of all scientific practic... more Archaeology is becoming a computer game. Technology has become the norm of all scientific practice. According to Dr. Harry Schafer, 99% of history can only be revealed by archaeology, since written history only occurred recently and we have little to no documentation about the past. Digital archaeology is leaving sites underground hidden away from the world. Lack of public interest in archaeology has caused a shortage of funding for projects and the transition into cyberspace. The purpose of this article is to increase public awareness about the impact of digital archaeology on our cultural heritage.
Awarded Works by Melanie Magdalena
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Based on the information presented above in the four case studies... more Topic the Students Wrote On:
Based on the information presented above in the four case studies, you are to voice your view on how Institutional Review Boards (in the U.S.) and/or Review Ethics Boards (in Canada) should enforce a set of common rules regarding research. How much freedom should researchers be allowed in conducting their research? What regulations should be enforced to prevent the abuse of research subjects and ensure, more generally, that the research strives to promote positive benefits for the larger society sponsoring it?
Origins Publications by Melanie Magdalena
Game On!, Mar 21, 2015
Why do we game? What do we consider games? What's up with all these batteries and software update... more Why do we game? What do we consider games? What's up with all these batteries and software updates all the time to even get to the game?! We're diving into the material and digital culture of gaming, across time and around the world. It's GAME ON!
A Dose of High, Dec 21, 2014
We're waging war on drugs. Smoke, visions, and needles: Past and present, drugs are a part of peo... more We're waging war on drugs. Smoke, visions, and needles: Past and present, drugs are a part of peoples' lives. Why is this? From psychedelic mushrooms to why you should vaccinate your children, this issue will look at disease, natural substances, and chemically engineered drugs which alter our lives either for better or worse.
Tech from the Military, Nov 10, 2014
Exploring how the military shaped the technology many of us depend on or simply desire to use on ... more Exploring how the military shaped the technology many of us depend on or simply desire to use on a daily basis.
Burning History & The Ashing of Science, Jul 21, 2014
Why are people so set on defacing and destroying history? What events have occurred up until the ... more Why are people so set on defacing and destroying history? What events have occurred up until the present day that made future generations omit the past, both willingly and unwillingly. The story of modern media, the Spanish Inquisition, the Crusades, Alexandria and more!
It's All On You!, Mar 21, 2014
Tattoos, piercings, body art, oh my! Personal modifications range from permanent changes to your ... more Tattoos, piercings, body art, oh my! Personal modifications range from permanent changes to your body to clothing, shoes, and accessories used on a day-to-day basis. Why do we follow the public "trend"? What does your exterior say to everyone else? Looking at all aspects of the physical human body, this issue goes beyond the abstractions of people.
A Dose of Pi, Math in Our Lives, Dec 21, 2013
Starting with elementary school until we finish high school, and still pushed on us in college, i... more Starting with elementary school until we finish high school, and still pushed on us in college, is math. Why do we spend so much time studying the subject if our "careers" don't necessarily use it? We're going to delve into mathematics and look at how we use it in our daily lives, both in the ancient past and in the present: the use of zero, the discovery of geometry, pyramids, astronomy, you name it!
Curanderismo, Folk Healing & Traditional Medicine, Sep 21, 2013
Throughout generations, people cure ailments through chants, specific lifestyles, local herbs, an... more Throughout generations, people cure ailments through chants, specific lifestyles, local herbs, and more. Today, pharmaceuticals have taken priority over traditional remedies. For this fall's issue we're going to focus on looking back at these other remedies and the pros and cons of modern practices. As always, we strive to relate the past and present and show the good and bad sides of both.
Living in a Sci-Fi Nation, Jun 2, 2013
When did Fringe science become popular science? Why does the public love aliens and Sci-Fi? Why d... more When did Fringe science become popular science? Why does the public love aliens and Sci-Fi? Why does humanity undermine its own capacity for technological innovation and prefer to credit alien races instead?
Back to the Origins of Humanity, Mar 21, 2013
Starting with the origin of the human race in Africa, to archaeological sites through the ages, t... more Starting with the origin of the human race in Africa, to archaeological sites through the ages, the Ivory Wars, and current social issues across the continent.
Is It The End?, Nov 1, 2012
Is This The End? The theme should say all you need, but just in case, it's time to critically ana... more Is This The End? The theme should say all you need, but just in case, it's time to critically analyze the 2012 Apocalypse phenomena: its roots, its promoters, and most of all, what does Academia have to say about all this? How is technology impacting culture?
Color & Symbolism, Aug 1, 2012
Everywhere around you are colors and symbols - what does it all mean? Why do we use them? A lot o... more Everywhere around you are colors and symbols - what does it all mean? Why do we use them? A lot of what we do now has a root in the past - it's time to look at the most common element of our lives and make sense of it.
Origins, May 1, 2012
As our debute issue, the central theme is Origins. What are our origins? Where do we come from? W... more As our debute issue, the central theme is Origins. What are our origins? Where do we come from? Why do the things we do? Looking at technology, architecture, and archaeology primarily, what do your origins say about you?
Interviews by Melanie Magdalena
Moving around throughout her childhood, Melanie Magdalena found herself intrigued by the stories ... more Moving around throughout her childhood, Melanie Magdalena found herself intrigued by the stories that each new city held. Filled with all this cultural diversity, she launched a site where she recounted prehistoric tales in her saga The Chronicles of the Forgotten. Soon after, she began focusing more on the mysteries of ancient civilization. Continuing an undergraduate degree in archaeology at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque in the fall, Melanie’s already got her foot in the door with BermudaQuest, an archaeology resource site.
Field Reports by Melanie Magdalena
My hypothesis was that public buildings with similar orientation at different sites may reflect a... more My hypothesis was that public buildings with similar orientation at different sites may reflect an association of the structures with ritual activities; public buildings with a range of orientation are less likely to be linked to ritual activities and more likely secular.
The purpose of this study was to analyze and interpret orientation patterns of modern Maya commun... more The purpose of this study was to analyze and interpret orientation patterns of modern Maya communities to better understand the ancient Maya and the social evolution of the modern Maya.
Research by Melanie Magdalena
Study of the Andean Quipu and its linguistic properties.
A soil science study for my term project under Dr. Leslie McFadden, University of New Mexico.
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Non-Refereed Publications by Melanie Magdalena
Awarded Works by Melanie Magdalena
Based on the information presented above in the four case studies, you are to voice your view on how Institutional Review Boards (in the U.S.) and/or Review Ethics Boards (in Canada) should enforce a set of common rules regarding research. How much freedom should researchers be allowed in conducting their research? What regulations should be enforced to prevent the abuse of research subjects and ensure, more generally, that the research strives to promote positive benefits for the larger society sponsoring it?
Origins Publications by Melanie Magdalena
Interviews by Melanie Magdalena
Field Reports by Melanie Magdalena
Research by Melanie Magdalena
Based on the information presented above in the four case studies, you are to voice your view on how Institutional Review Boards (in the U.S.) and/or Review Ethics Boards (in Canada) should enforce a set of common rules regarding research. How much freedom should researchers be allowed in conducting their research? What regulations should be enforced to prevent the abuse of research subjects and ensure, more generally, that the research strives to promote positive benefits for the larger society sponsoring it?