Current Master of Science Candidate, Anthropology, Idaho State University
Relevant Classwork
Stable Isotopes, Maya Tombs & Temples, Forensic Anthropology, Biological Illustration, and Grant Writing
2021 Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Idaho State University
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Minor: American Indian Studies
University Honors Program Member
Relevant Classwork
History and Theory of Archaeology, Geoarchaeology, Analytical Methods, Principles of GIS, Neandertals, Applied Forensic Osteology, Native American History, Federal Indian Law, Survey of American Indian Languages, Elementary Shoshoni I, Paleoindians, and Ancient Idaho/Great Basin.
2021-Current NSF-Graduate Fellow Researcher
CAMAS. Idaho State University
Graduate Researcher under Dr. John V. Dudgeon
Laboratory Bruker pXRF Safety Manual Co-Author
Assisted with semi-cleanroom laboratory design and creation
Instrument repair and maintenance
Coordinates outreach and education events
2019-2021 Undergraduate Research Assistant
CAMAS, Idaho State University
Career Path Intern Assistant to Dr. John V. Dudgeon
Learning and performing method development analyses
Experience with ICP-MS, LA-ICP-MS, pXRF, ESEM, AES-FTIR, GIS, Surfer, Optical Microscopy, Geochemical and Sediment analysis, Collagen and DNA Extraction
Creating and assisting in research design, method development and proof of concept, analysis, and post-analysis data processing and interpretation
2020 TRIO McNair Scholar Program 2020
ISU TRIO, Idaho State University, ID.
Individual Summer Research Project - Expanding the Snake River Plain Obsidian Database
Experience with Project Design, Creating Timeline, Method Development, Risk Mitigation, Data Collection & Analysis, LA-ICP-MS, pXRF, Profilometry, and Geochemical analysis.
2022 Hazard, R., Pascali, P., Peterson, K.
"Testing Performance Criteria and Material Properties to Understand Obsidian Selection and Use"
Idaho Archaeological Society 48th Annual Conference, Nampa, ID.
2022 Pascali, PL.
"Investigating Changes in Anchovy and Squid in the CCLM Ecosystem Using Isotope Spatial Gradients"
ISU Stable Isotopes Symposium: Applications of Stable Isotope Analysis to Ecological and Environmental Research, Pocatello, ID.
2021 Pascali, PL, Peterson, KM, Dudgeon, JV.
"Prehistoric Interface of Humans and Water in Idaho: Archaeological evidence of the culture-water nexus in the Snake River Plain"
Idaho Conference for Undergraduate Research, Virtually Hosted.
2020 Pascali, PL, Dudgeon, JV.
“Expanding the Obsidian Database”
28th Annual University of Maryland, Baltimore County,
McNair Research Conference, Virtually Hosted.
2020 Peterson, KM, Pascali, PL, Dudgeon, JV, Blatt, SH, Michael, AR.
“Evaluating the theoretical and methodological bases for taphonomic alterations in biominerals”
Society for American Archaeology, Austin, TX.
Accepted Presentation - Postponed due to COVID-19
2019 Pascali, PL.
“Indigenizing Spaces: The effects of reclaiming spaces on Native American student retention”
Indigenous People’s Day, Idaho State University, ID.
Awarded First Place Poster
https://sites.google.com/isu.edu/isuindigenizedspaces2019/home
2019 Peterson, KM, Pascali, PL, Blatt, SH, Michael, AR, Rakowski, RM, Dudgeon, JV.
“Effects of Heavy Metals on Human Dentition”
Idaho Conference for Undergraduate Research, Boise, ID.
2022 Idaho State University Graduate School Summer Research Support Recipient
2022 ISU Student Anthropological Society Graduate Research Support Recipient
2021-Current National Science Foundation - Graduate Research Fellowship Program
2021 Summer Authentic Research Experience (SARE) Program
2021 DOW Chemical Scholarship Recipient
2020-2021 Idaho State University Junior/Senior Scholarship Recipient
2020 AHRC44 Undergraduate Research Travel Funds Recipient
2019-2021 TRIO Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program
2022 "Idaho's Stone Tool Sources: Simple Selection or Picking Preferentially?"
3-Minute Thesis Competition, Idaho State University Graduate School, Pocatello, ID.
2022 Sato, C, Paucar, EN, Pascali, PL, Hazard, R, Yazdan, M, Pascali, JF.
"Coupling Algae Cultivation with Microbial Fuel Cell"
U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize 2022-2023, NextGen Algal Innovations
2022 Gion, SS, Alverez, H, Funke, H, Pascali, P.
"Graduate Student Panel: Indigenous Graduate Students Holding Space: Creating Research Agendas by Centering Responsible and Respectful Relationships"
(Re)Cultivating & (Re)Newing Reciprocal Research Working toward collaborative Tribal-University research relationships.
2022 Graduate Research Symposium
Moderator in Arts and Letters
2021 "Idaho's Stone Tool Sources: Simple Selection or Picking Preferentially?"
3-Minute Thesis Competition, Idaho State University Graduate School, Pocatello, ID.
The Society for Applied Anthropology
2021-Current Member
Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Honor Society
2021-Current Associated Member
Midwest Political Science Association
2021-2022 Student Member
Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
2020-Current Member
The Society for Archaeological Sciences
2020-Current Member
The Society for American Archaeology
2019-Current Member
The Idaho Archaeological Society
2019-Current Member
Student Anthropological Society
2022-Current Office of the Secretary
Maintaining club newsletter membership, sending out monthly newsletter and event updates, keeping minutes of all meetings and votes, and assisting with the updating of the organization's constitution.
Planning some organization events and coordinating volunteers
2019-2021 Office of the President
Presiding over club meetings, representing the department at official functions, organizing elections, creating fundraising opportunities specifically to assist students in attending academic conferences and lectures
Assisted with community events such as International Archaeology Day, World Anthropology Day, Indigenous People’s Day, and International Mother Language Day
2019 Office of the Treasurer
Maintaining the budget paying organizations bills, collecting organization dues, scheduling events, processing reimbursements, giving a monthly financial report
Boy Scouts of America
2021-Current Cub Scout Assistant Leader
Grand Teton Council 107, Pack 363, Pocatello Community Charter School Pack, Inclusive Den
Idaho Museum of Natural History
2016-Current Volunteer
Fossil Fest 2021 -Utilized experimental archaeology to create natural paint pigments from soils and minerals to teach participants about prehistoric rock art in Idaho. Provided Dino-lite microscopes for participants to use to see mineral compositions
Muggle Magic - Assisted in creating and conducting education-based activities
National Idaho History Day - Assisted in running interactive archaeology centers at Henry’s Fork Elementary School
Science Trek - Volunteered to escort a group of children and parents around campus for the evening and introduce them to campus
Lambda Alpha National Anthropological Honors Society
2019-Current Founding Member, Alpha of Idaho, Idaho State University
Established the first chapter of Lambda Alpha in Idaho at Idaho State University through coordination between the Department of Anthropology and the Student Anthropological Society
League of Women Voters of Pocatello
2017-Current Member and Volunteer
Assisted with the Annual National Voter Registration Day at Idaho State University
Assisted with voter registration at Portneuf Farmers Market
Volunteered for transporting voters to their polling places
Zoo Idaho
2021-2022 Education Program Volunteer
Created and presented a hands-on learning experience for the Zoo Idaho Summer EdZoocation Program
Focused on local obsidian sources, their formation, and how pre-contact people used obsidian as an important tool resource throughout time. Specifically, how that helped them hunt the big game animals, such as the ones at Zoo Idaho and on display at the Idaho Museum of Natural History.
Indigenous People's Day
2021 Chair of Student Research Showcase, Organizing Committee Member
Designed and implemented the Student Research Showcase aimed at Indigenous students of all ages, encouraging them to participate in research in any field and at any capacity, providing a space to see and meet other Indigenous students doing research
Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU) Senate, College of Arts and Letters
2020-2021 Senator
Representing the College of Arts and Letters at all senate meetings. Act as the voice of the student body, advocate, make decisions on behalf of the students, assist clubs with funding for events
Pocatello People of Color United (PPOCU)
2020-2021 Office of the Secretary and Founding Member
Established regular meetings with officers and community members
Attended meetings with City Council members and elected officials to address equity and inclusion within our community
Hosted monthly meetings and lead discussions as needed