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Forensics Field School

Forensic: A Grave Situation

 

Application Deadline: April 18, 2006
Field School Dates: June 18-30, 2006

University, College, Institution

PAST Foundation ( www.pastfoundation.org)

Location of Field School

Nebraska Wesleyan University

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Field School Overview

  • Field School Type: Forensic techniques and issues
  • Time Period(s) could be any time period from prehistoric to modern forensics
  • Field School Conditions: Nebraska Wesleyan Univ is located in Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Field School Access: Classes and fieldwork will be at or near the university and dorms where participants will stay.

    Project Directors

    Dr. Melissa Connors, Nebraska Wesleyan University
    Dr. Douglas Scott, PAST

    Field School Description

    In this field school, Indiana Jones meets Gil Grissom. Learn what real forensic archaeologists and anthropologists do to assist law enforcement officers in solving crimes. Archaeological techniques can be used in forensic science in outdoor scenes and buried body cases. Participants will learn about forensic archaeology not only in lectures but use proper techniques to excavate a mock homicide victim, prepare a report, and learn to present evidence in a moot court.


    Field school web site: www.pastfoundation.org
    Field School Size: 16-25
    Minimum age: 16 to 20 years old
    Is prior experience required?: No

    Specialized skills you will have the opportunity to learn

    Manual Mapping/drawing (plan views, profiles): Yes
    Traditional Photography: Yes
    Digital Photography: Yes
    Excavation Survey Techniques: Yes
    Interpreting stratigraphy: Yes
    Soils: Yes
    Restoration and conservation of artifact: Yes
    Lab work: Yes
    Database: Yes
    Artifact analysis: Yes
    Fauna identification: Yes
    Flora identification: Yes
    Report writing: Yes
    Evening Lectures: Evening lectures will complement the ongoing daily activities.
    Lab work on rain days?: Yes

    Is travel during free time restricted?: Yes

    Additional information for students: How cool is this, to be able to see how it really works and get to study under the world's foremost forensic anthropologists.

    Academic, Credit Room and Board, & Tuition

    Academic Credit: Yes
    Number of Credits: College credit can be facilitated through PAST and your institution. Contact PAST for further details
    Room and Board Information: Room and board are included in the fee. Students will be responsible for travel arrangements to Lincoln Nebraska. 50% deposit ($597) is due with application. Full payment is due upon acceptance and no later than 30 days prior to start of field school.
    Total Field School fee: $1193

    Recommended readings

    A full list of recommended readings, forms, supplies and gear will be provided to participating students.
    When applying for this field school take the time to let PAST know why you are interested and why you want to attend. It only need be a paragraph or two.

    Archaeology field school contact

    www.pastfoundation.org
    fieldschools@pastfoundation.org

    Summary

    This is an exciting field school, the first of its kind in the US. This particular field school targets high school juniors and seniors and first and second year college students. You don't have to have experience just curiosity.
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