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Scott UreScott Ure is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Brigham Young University, where he specializes in digital archaeology, geospatial technologies, and geophysics. With over 20 years of field experience, his research focuses on the Fremont archaeological culture of the Eastern Great Basin and Colorado Plateau, specifically emphasizing ceramic analysis and architectural structures. He is a Registered Professional Archaeologist and an FAA-licensed remote pilot, maintaining professional certifications that support his work in documenting and interpreting the archaeological record through advanced methods.
His technical expertise involves leveraging unmanned aerial systems (UAS), LiDAR, terrestrial laser scanning, and geophysics to investigate archaeological sites. Throughout his career, he has directed or contributed to numerous projects across the American Southwest and Midwest, Mexico, and the Middle East. Beyond fieldwork, he has |
innovated within the discipline by co-founding the Archaeological Digital Initiative and developing custom software applications, such as "Archaeological Surveyor," to streamline digital data collection.
At Brigham Young University, he mentors both graduate and undergraduate students through experiential learning and project-based training. He teaches a variety of courses, including Digital Archaeology, Archaeological Method and Theory, and Great Basin Archaeology. His academic contributions include numerous peer-reviewed publications and presentations on topics ranging from aerial photogrammetry to Fremont pottery technological styles. He also holds a United States patent for a solar tracking apparatus, demonstrating a versatile approach to technical problem-solving in and out of the field.
At Brigham Young University, he mentors both graduate and undergraduate students through experiential learning and project-based training. He teaches a variety of courses, including Digital Archaeology, Archaeological Method and Theory, and Great Basin Archaeology. His academic contributions include numerous peer-reviewed publications and presentations on topics ranging from aerial photogrammetry to Fremont pottery technological styles. He also holds a United States patent for a solar tracking apparatus, demonstrating a versatile approach to technical problem-solving in and out of the field.