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Bones, Crimes, Careers: Forensic Anthropology (Grades 9-12, rising)

Dates:June 12-16, 2023
Meets:M, Tu, W, Th and F from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location:UT Strong Hall, Room 504C
Cost: $149.00

Sorry, we are no longer accepting registrations for this course. Please contact our office to find out if it will be rescheduled, or if alternative classes are available.

This camp explores how scientists and investigators determine non-human from human remains, what bones can tell us archaeologically, and how this information is used to solve crimes. You’ll learn how to determine the age, sex, and stature of remains and discover job opportunities in the various fields of anthropology.

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Fee: $149.00
Hours:15.00

UT Strong Hall, Room 504C

1621 West Cumberland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37996

Sarah Schwing

Sarah Schwing is a Ph.D. student and graduate teaching assistant in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She earned a B.S. degree in psychology and B.A. degree in anthropology from the University of Florida and an M.A. from the University of Tennessee. Schwing's interests include human skeletal morphological variation, virtual anthropology, decomposition and taphonomy, stable isotope analysis, human rights, and clandestine migration.

Date Day Time Location
06/12/2023Monday1 PM to 4 PM UT Strong Hall, Room 504C
06/13/2023Tuesday1 PM to 4 PM UT Strong Hall, Room 504C
06/14/2023Wednesday1 PM to 4 PM UT Strong Hall, Room 504C
06/15/2023Thursday1 PM to 4 PM UT Strong Hall, Room 504C
06/16/2023Friday1 PM to 4 PM UT Strong Hall, Room 504C
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