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Center for Maritime Archaeology and Conservation (CMAC)
Over the past two decades Texas A&M University (TAMU), through its affiliation with the Institute of Nautical Archaeology (INA),
the joint excavations of significant shipwrecks with INA, anCataloging an Artifactd the establishment of the Nautical Archaeology
Program (NAP) in the Department of Anthropology, has become recognized as having one of the best nautical archaeology academic and
research programs in the world. Over this same period, the conservation laboratories that are part of NAP have become very
innovative and are acknowledged as being leaders in this field of conservation. In order to capitalize and build on this
recognition, a Center for Maritime Archaeology and Conservation (CMAC) was created by the Texas A&M University Board of Regents
in May 2005 as the best means by which the goals and mission of nautical archaeology at TAMU can be realized.
Center for the Study of the First Americans (CSFA) 
The mission of CMAC is simple. CMAC, as a research center at TAMU, and through its affiliation with INA and the Department of
Oceanography, will continue to keep TAMU in the forefront of nautical, maritime, and underwater archaeology research. It will
continue to build on our expertise in artifact conservation, advance underwater mapping technology, and build on the reputation
it now has in these research areas. More simply put, CMAC’s mission is to form research alliances such as the one we have with
the INA in order to continue to be in the forefront of maritime archaeology research and be an active partner in one of the best
academic programs in nautical archaeology in the world. To accomplish these ideals, CMAC has incorporated several varied
laboratories specializing in various research areas and aspects of nautical archaeology. By concentrating on these objectives,
CMAC will accomplish this multifaceted mission.
The Center for the Study of the First Americans explores the questions surrounding the peopling of the Americas. The Center pursues research, education, and public outreach. Research: The Center develops new knowledge regarding PaleoAmerican origins, human dispersal, settlement, and cultural and biological development that occurred before 12,000 years ago. Education: The Center trains students who will go on to continue First Americans research. Outreach: The Center disseminates the results of academic research into the first Americans to the general public through our publications. Institute of Nautical Archaeology (INA) 
To develop at Texas A&M University "the world center for nautical archaeology" and maintain for the Institute world
leadership in nautical archaeology.
Contribute to the writing of the definitive histories of civilizations through the unique knowledge gained by Institute research. The Mission: To conduct significant archaeological research that will increase knowledge of the evolution of civilizations through the location and excavation of submerged or buried ships, submerged ruins, and their associated artifacts, and dissemination of the knowledge gained therefrom. To look for and excavate the most archaeologically important sites in the world. To assist in the professional training and education of future nautical archaeologists through their participation in Institute projects. Long Term Goals:
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