The Ben and Trudy Termini Distinguished Anthropologist Lecture 2016 DR. DOUGLAS OWSLEY Division Head for Physical Anthropology National Museum of Natural History Smithsonian Institution Thursday Evening Event: "Forensic Investigation of the 17th - Century Chesapeake" Thursday, March 3rd, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. School of Architecture Auditorium, Room 204 601 West Nedderman Drive Wine and cheese reception at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium foyer ~ Friday Noon Event: "Seriously Amazing Moments in Smithsonian Forensic Anthropology and Skeletal Biology" Friday, March 4th, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. University Hall, Room 108 Sponsored by Drs. Ben and Trudy Termini, the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the Anthropology Club, and the UT Arlington chapter of Lambda Alpha Information: 817.272.2661 Map: http://www.uta.edu/maps/ Abstracts: Forensic Investigation of the 17th-Century Chesapeake Techniques from forensic analysis of the human skeleton are applied to the study of 17th-century remains from Jamestown and Historic St. Mary's City. This talk will demonstrate how specialized scientific testing (DNA, stable isotopes, and heavy metals), along with advanced imagery methods (high-resolution micro-computed tomography, 3D virtual modeling, and 3D data capture), can increase our knowledge of the lives and death of the early American colonists. Case highlights include "Jane," the victim of survival cannibalism during the "Starving Time," and the four high-status men buried in the 1608 church within James Fort. Seriously Amazing Moments in Smithsonian Forensic Anthropology and Skeletal Biology The NMNH has a rich history in conducting human skeletal research due in large part to its unparalleled collections, scientific tools, and exceptionally-skilled research staff. Owsley, a member of this community for nearly 30 years, revisits his most memorable moments in forensics and bioarchaeology to explain how seemingly-unresolvable questions are answered through scientific inquiry and persistent curiosity. These intriguing investigations range from contemporary law enforcement cases to the Civil War. Douglas Owsley, Division Head for Physical Anthropology at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., is considered one of the foremost forensic anthropologists at work today. In addition to forensic case work, he is conducting extensive research on historic and prehistoric populations from North America. These include the remains of 17th-century colonists, Civil War soldiers, such as the crew of the H.L. Hunley, and ancient Americans. Highlights of his work on Jamestown Island were featured in an exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History entitled Written in Bone: Forensic Files of the 17th-Century Chesapeake (2009-2014). Dr. Owsley was also instrumental in advocating for the right of scientists to analyze the nearly 9,000-year-old Kennewick Man skeleton discovered along the Columbia River in Washington State. He is the co-editor of Kennewick Man: The Scientific Investigation of an Ancient American Skeleton (2014, Texas A&M University Press), a volume that presents in great detail what has been learned from this discovery. Owsley received his B.S. degree in Zoology from the University of Wyoming and his Ph.D. in Physical Anthropology from the University of Tennessee. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> To subscribe to SOCI-L, send an electronic mail message to [log in to unmask] In the body of the message type the following: subscribe soci-l your-full-name There is no charge to subscribe. For information about the Sociology Program at UTA, call 817-272-2661. The information can also be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.uta.edu/sociology. To remove yourself from SOCI-L, send an electronic mail message to [log in to unmask] In the body of the message type the following: signoff soci-l An online interactive subscription page for joining and leaving the list is located at http://listserv.uta.edu/archives/soci-l.html. Also: http://listserv.uta.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?SUBED1=soci-l&A=1 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>