Skeleton Acres Research Facility
Skeletal Acres Research Facility (SARF) is a local research facility was developed
by department chair, Dr. Peer Moore-Jansen. Here, students with the department of
anthropology conduct research in mortuary and forensic anthropological investigation
and recovery. The site is also used for teaching classes in fieldwork and investigation,
for mock excavation and crimescene recovery, and training of law enforcement. Skeleton
Acers Research Facility offers the opportunity for students to perform research in
forensics, arson, ballistics, decomposition, and taphonomy. This lab and research
facility are useful for individuals interested in biological, forensic, bioarcheology,
and faunal analysis.
