Burn, Chop, Drown: A Forensic Analysis of Taphonomic Effects on Bone

David Shaw, Abigail LaChance, Taylor Rynish, and Anissa Zaske, “Burn, Chop, Drown: A Forensic Analysis of Taphonomic Effects on Bone” Jean Hudson and Emily Middleton, Anthropology Oral Presentation Block 2 This research focuses on building a comparative collection of the…… Read More

Decomposition Rates in Freshwater vs. Saltwater

Taylor Rynish, David Shaw, Abigail LaChance, and Anissa Zaske, “Decomposition Rates in Freshwater vs. Saltwater” Mentors: Jean Hudson and Emily Middleton, Anthropology Oral Presentation Block 2 This research project uses an experimental approach to address forensic questions about the difference…… Read More

Identification of Mammal and Bird Bones in an Archaeological Context

Anissa Zaske, Abigail LaChance, David Shaw, and Taylor Rynish, “Identification of Mammal and Bird Bones in an Archaeological Context” Mentors: Jean Hudson and Emily Middleton, Anthropology Oral Presentation Block 2 This research project uses a scientific approach to identify and…… Read More

Taphonomic Changes in Vertebrate Osteological Collections

Abigail LaChance, David Shaw, Taylor Rynish, and Anissa Zaske, “Taphonomic Changes in Vertebrate Osteological Collections” Mentors: Jean Hudson and Emily Middleton, Anthropology Oral Presentation Block 2 This research project will use an experimental approach to address forensic questions regarding sharp…… Read More