It is directed by Ezra Zubrow. The group's purpose is to be an interdisciplinary center for both doing and reporting archaeometric research. It has had a variety of foci over the years. Research was undertaken on arctic metallurgy as well as the chemical composition of geological and cultural materials from the Norwegian Arctic, trace element analysis of ceramic sources from the Philippines, ICP signature studies of prehistoric foods, and recent work on remote sensing and ground penetrating radar.
In addition ARGG runs an international archaeometry conference every year which traditionally has approximately 25-50 invitees who discuss ideas and recent research. Infrequently, ARGG has invited lecturers from throughout the world to speak. Funding comes from a variety of sources including the University at Buffalo Vice President for Research and Vice Provost for Graduate School's offices, University at Buffalo Departments of Anthropology, Geology, Classics, and Engineering, University at Buffalo Anthropology Club, Graduate Students Association, University at Buffalo Archaeological Survey, and the Canadian American Studies Foundation as well as others. There has been monetary support from National Science Foundation. ARGG has also benefited from the use of shared resources, laboratories, and personnel donated by Calspan and by Penetradar Inc.