About Us

F. Joan Mathien

F. Joan Mathien
Research associate and National Park Service (retired)
mathiefj@unm.edu

Joan Mathien has been researching Chaco Canyon for almost thirty years. She has many publications on Chaco research and retired from the National Park Service. Dr. Mathien has produced considerable research on the use of turquoise, and OAS is hoping to collaborate with her on the development of a turquoise exhibit.