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SAA Annual Meeting 2008 – Forensic Archaeology symposium

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS/PAPERS
for the 2008 Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology, Vancouver, BC, Canada March 26 - 30, 2008

Symposium: Forensic Archaeology: past, present, & future

Deadline: September 01, 2007
Session Organizer: Kimberlee Moran [k.moran@...] 

Session Abstract – “Forensic Archaeology” as a coined term is a relatively new addition to the many sub-disciplines of archaeology.  Despite the newness of the field, archaeologists have aided law enforcement for decades.  CRM, state, and academic organizations are often the first point of call for police in need of human remains recovery.  However, in the past 25 years, forensic archaeology has developed into a more formal discipline.  Books have been written and degree programs organized.  At times the police still seek out archaeologists but more and more, the request is for a “forensic archaeologist.”

This session aims to explore forensic archaeology from its humble origins, through to its current state, and questions where it will be headed in the future.  Papers presented will included past cases involving archaeological assistance and current applications of forensic archaeology.  New techniques, training, and concerns for forensic archaeology will be discussed as well as the direction this field may take in the future.

If you are interested in participating, please submit your abstracts to the session organiser by September 01, 2007.  Submissions made after September 5^th may be considered but will be subject to the SAA late fee.  The session is open to no more than 12 15-minute presentations to allow for comments from the discussants.  Papers will be presented at the 2008 Annual Meeting in Vancouver, BC.  The exact date and time slot will be allocated by the SAA closer to time.   

Please direct all abstracts and inquiries to the session organizer:
Kimberlee Moran (k.moran@...)

Kimberlee Sue Moran

Forensic Archaeologist & PhD Student

Forensic Outreach

PO Box 51732

London NW1 9RX

United Kingdom

www.forensicoutreach.com

0773 410 3985

k.moran@...