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Forensic Archaeology Seminar
Stephen Nawrocki (nawrocki@GANDLF.UINDY.EDU)
Thu, 9 Feb 1995 16:07:58 -0500
******** SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT ********
Mercyhurst College is pleased to announce its fourth annual 5-day short course
in Forensic Archaeology, entitled "Field and Laboratory Methods in the Location,
Recovery, and Analysis of Human Remains in a Rural Setting." The seminar will
expose participants to state-of-the-art techniques employed by forensic
anthropologists in the search and recovery of unlocated human remains and
forensic sites. Lectures by Mercyhurst faculty as well as by respected experts
from such diverse fields as forensic odontology, forensic entomology, and
jurisprudence considerations will provide the seminar participants with an
excellent background in an important (and until recently, overlooked) aspect of
forensic investigation: effective and efficient rural site location and
comprehensive recovery of various classes of data. Extensive hands-on
experience via open-field searches, actual excavation and analysis of
skeletonized remains, and report preparation will consolidate concepts
introduced in the classroom. Each participant will receive a complete seminar
workbook and certificate of attendance.
DATES: Monday May 22 through Friday May 26,1995
LOCATION: Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pennsylvania
COST: $550 (professionals), $450 (students)
HOUSING: dormitory room boarding available on campus for $30/day
TARGET AUDIENCE: college graduate students in archeology, physical
anthropology, medical sciences, and related fields; coroners; medical examiners
and assistants; law enforcement and fire officials; jurisprudence officials.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
-- systematic search techniques in various terrains
-- defining site parameters
-- mapping site localities
-- collection of entomological specimens
-- forensic archaeological excavation techniques
-- house fire examinations and excavations
-- disaster response situations
-- photographic/videographic documentation of the scene
-- forensic osteological analyses
-- forensic odontological analyses
SOME OF THE EXPERTS PRESENTING AT LAST YEAR'S SEMINAR:
-- Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat, Mercyhurst College (Forensic Anthropology)
-- Dr. James Adovasio, Mercyhurst College (Archaeology)
-- Dr. Stephen Nawrocki, University of Indianapolis (Forensic Anthropology)
-- Special Agent Michael Hochrein, FBI (Forensic Archaeology)
-- Dr. Curtis Mertz (Forensic Odontology, Mass Disasters)
-- Dr. Steve Bullington, Pennsylvania State University (Forensic Entomology)
For more information, please contact Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat in the Department of
Anthropology at Murcyhurst College, Glenwood Hills, Erie PA 16546; Tel (814)
824-2105, Fax (814) 824-2594, e-mail dirkmaat@utopia.mercy.edu. Drs. Dirkmaat
and Nawrocki will be present at this year's AAFS meetings in Seattle and would
be pleased to speak to prospective participants.
Stephen P. Nawrocki, Ph.D. INTERNET: nawrocki@gandlf.uindy.edu
Assistant Professor of Biology
Director of Osteology, University of Indianapolis
Archeology & Forensics Laboratory
1400 E. Hanna Ave. PHONE: (317) 788-3486 / 788-3565
Indianapolis, IN 46227-3697 FAX: (317) 788-3569
Stephen P. Nawrocki, Ph.D. INTERNET: nawrocki@gandlf.uindy.edu
Assistant Professor of Biology
Director of Osteology, University of Indianapolis
Archeology & Forensics Laboratory
1400 E. Hanna Ave. PHONE: (317) 788-3486 / 788-3565
Indianapolis, IN 46227-3697 FAX: (317) 788-3569
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