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The Forensic Field School is an in-depth
course covering all aspects of an archaeological investigation focused
on recovering forensic information. Over the course of three, full
weeks participants will learn excavation, documentation and analysis
techniques, as well as techniques for legally presenting results. The
field school combines in-the-field and in-the-lab day-long classes.
Program Faculty
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Dr. Sam D. Stout received his
PhD in physical anthropology from Washington University in St.
Louis in 1976, and is currently a Professor of anthropology at
Ohio State University, and a Professor Emeritus at the
University of Missouri. He is a skeletal biologist specializing
in microstructural (histological) analysis of bone. His
research has applications in both forensic science and
bioarchaeolgy. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of
Forensic Sciences, and has served as a consultant on a number of
forensic cases for state and federal agencies. His expertise
has also been called upon to provide histological age
estimations to assist in the identification of historically
important skeletal remains, such as Francisco Pizarro, Janaab
Pakal (Mayan Ruler of Palenque), and the “Sundance Kid.” |
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Jules R. Angel, PhDc
is an award-winning
photographer, archaeologist and a former forensic photographer
for Scotland Yard in
London, England.
In her ten years of forensic work she became an expert in
lighting techniques for fingerprint and shoe print photography
as well as mastering the visual narrative for scenes of crime
photography. Her normal duties included many major murder cases
as well as anti-terrorist work. Jules is also a founding member
of the Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology Cold Case Team (FAACCT)
based at The Ohio State University in Columbus,
Ohio. This group offers a team of
experienced anthropologists to
Ohio law enforcement for use in
recovering human remains related to cold cases. Jules is
currently a PhD candidate at OSU studying archaeology with an
emphasis on the placement of pre-historic earthworks within the
Ohio landscape.
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