Student Participation & Fieldwork

Chichén Itzá HeritageView Project

The Chichén Itzá HeritageView Project is a living laboratory where students, faculty, and community partners collaborate to document, model, and interpret the site using advanced digital tools and on-the-ground research.

Students contribute across the full lifecycle of the initiative—from field data collection and 3D modeling to systems development, rental operations, business frameworks, and publication.

▱ Build accurate site models♙ Design immersive experiences◇ Validate technologies and operations↗ Develop sustainable business models

Stella Nova students conducting fieldwork at Chichén Itzá

1 Roles & pathways

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GIS Analyst

Responsibilities

Mapping and spatial data

Learning outcomes

Applied methods, professional workflows, and portfolio-ready deliverables.

Field component
Survey & Ground Control

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3D Modeler

Responsibilities

Asset and environment creation

Learning outcomes

Applied methods, professional workflows, and portfolio-ready deliverables.

Field component
Capture & Validation

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Historical Researcher

Responsibilities

Sources and interpretation

Learning outcomes

Applied methods, professional workflows, and portfolio-ready deliverables.

Field component
Archival & On-Site Correlation

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Animator

Responsibilities

Character and motion

Learning outcomes

Applied methods, professional workflows, and portfolio-ready deliverables.

Field component
Performance Validation

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Business Analyst

Responsibilities

Operations and finance

Learning outcomes

Applied methods, professional workflows, and portfolio-ready deliverables.

Field component
Stakeholder Engagement

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Field-Testing Assistant

Responsibilities

On-site validation and UX

Learning outcomes

Applied methods, professional workflows, and portfolio-ready deliverables.

Field component
On-Site Testing & Observation

2 Fieldwork calendar View full calendar

MAY 26–JUN 6Site Survey & GCP Collection Photogrammetry capture
JUN 16–JUN 27Photogrammetry Capture Site models
JUL 7–JUL 18Field Validation & User Testing Experience checks
AUG 4–AUG 15Kiosk Operations Pilot Rental workflows
SEP 1–SEP 12Final Validation & Wrap-Up Reporting

3 Safety & approvals checklist

IRB / ethics review, if applicable ✓
Field safety training ✓
Site access permit Approved
Insurance & medical coverage Valid
Equipment check & calibration Complete
Emergency plan review Complete

Download fieldwork guide ↗

4 Travel & equipment

Travel & lodging

Merida Airport logistics
Ground transport provided
Student housing near site

Equipment checklist

GNSS unit / total station
360° camera / DSLR
Drones / LiDAR / RGB
Laptops & storage
HeritageView glasses
Safety gear & field kit

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5 Current openings / placements

GIS Analyst (2) Open
3D Modeler (3) Open
Historical Researcher (1) Open
Animator (2) Open
Business Analyst (1) Open
Field-Testing Assistant (4) Open

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6 Field data to model & systems pipeline

Field capture→Data processing→Modeling→Systems integration→Validation & feedback

Field feedback continuously improves models and systems.

7 Kiosk operations / rental validation

Test rental workflows and customer journey
Validate personas, content, and duration
Track usage, uptime, and maintenance
Gather visitor feedback on experience

2: Pilot sites
4: Kiosks deployed
1,248: Sessions logged
4.6/5: Avg. satisfaction

8 Systems integration (HeritageView™)

Wearable display for immersive interpretation
Location-locked content and guided experiences
Integrated with site models and live data
Designed for balanced passive wear

Technology partner: HeritageView →

9 Sample deliverables

3D Site ModelGIS Map PackageAnimation ClipBusiness Plan

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10 Mentoring & supervision structure

Project DirectorOverall oversight→Faculty LeadsDomain mentors→Student TeamsRole leads→Community PartnersLocal advisors

11 Methodological note

Our integrated methodology combines archaeological rigor, advanced geospatial capture, and human-centered design to produce accurate, usable, and responsible digital heritage applications.

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12 Research community comments

“The student team’s integration of field data into a live model pipeline is exemplary.”Dr. Elena Martínez, Heritage Technology Researcher

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Technology credit

HeritageView technology is integrated to support immersive field validation and interpretation.

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