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MAI News
May 14, 2012
The just released textbook, “A Companion to Forensic Anthropology,” edited by Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat, chair of the Applied Forensic Sciences Department and the Master of Science program in Anthropology at Mercyhurst University, explores the latest theoretical and methodological work in the field.
Apr 13, 2012
Dr. James Adovasio, director of the Mercyhurst Archaeological Institute and a leading expert on ancient North American basketry, is helping authenticate an artifact believed to be the long-lost Fremont figurine from the famed Pilling collection. Read more in this Salt Lake Tribune story: Has Utah State University found long-lost prehistoric figurine?
Mar 26, 2012
Celebrated American anthropologist and professor of anthropology at Vanderbilt University Dr. Tom Dillehay will speak at Mercyhurst University on Tuesday, March 27, at 5 p.m. in Zurn 314. His topic is “Living Mounds: Aesthetics and Spiritualism of Sacred Araucanian Landscapes.”
Feb 15, 2012
The work of the Mercyhurst Archaeological Institute in the field of fiber artifacts is the subject of recent publications and analysis opportunities for researchers.
Feb 13, 2012
Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat is mentioned in an article from the Bellingham Herald entitled: "Investigators continue search for human remains in 'Speed Freak Killers' case" published on February 13th, 2012.
