Lauren J. Cook, RPA
Lauren Cook is the Sole Proprietor of
Lauren J. Cook, RPA. Mr. Cook is a
Registered Professional Archaeologist with more than 35 years of experience in
archaeology and cultural resources management.
He has specialized in the historical and industrial archaeology of the
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. In addition
to being a Registered Professional Archaeologist, Mr. Cook exceeds the
Secretary of Interior's standards for prehistoric archaeology, historical
archaeology, and history. He has
conducted or supervised archaeological or historical research in all six New
England states, New York State and New York City, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, and Arizona. He is the author or co-author of 11
professional publications, more than 100 cultural resources reports, and more
than 30 presentations to professional audiences and community groups.
EDUCATION
M.A. Boston
University, Archaeological Studies 1990
Concentration,
New World Historical Archaeology
Specialization,
Industrial Archaeology
B.A. Providence
College, Anthropology 1980
Liberal
Arts Honors Program
PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATIONS:
1999 Registered
Professional Archaeologist
1990 Society
of Professional Archaeologists (certified in Field Research, Historical
Archaeology, and Documents Research)
1992 OSHA-certified
40-hour HAZWOPER course
1994 OSHA-certified
8-hour Site Supervisor’s course
2010 OSHA-certified
8-hour Health and Safety Refresher Course
1999 Lead
and Asbestos Safety Course
2004 American
Red Cross CPR for the Pro Rescuer training
2004 American
Red Cross First Aid training