Building bridges with "Native Voices": reflections on the REU-NSF Program, 2005-2007
Article Abstract:
The merits of the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) "Native Voices" Program organized by the National Science Foundation (NSF) are presented. It enables some visiting Native American students and Penn undergraduates to engage in research on the Penn Museum's North American collections.
author: Seldin, Abigail
Publisher: University Museum of the University of Pennsylvania
Publication Name: Expedition
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0014-4738
Year: 2007
United States, Students, College, Education, Study and teaching, College students, United States. National Science Foundation, Physical anthropology, Educational aspects
A brief cultural history of the eastern slopes
Article Abstract:
A brief cultural history of the eastern slopes including the early precontact period, the middle precontact period and the late precontact period is illustrated.
Publisher: University Museum of the University of Pennsylvania
Publication Name: Expedition
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0014-4738
Year: 2007
Alberta, Environmental aspects, Discovery and exploration, Hunters, Indigenous peoples
Tracking the evolution of language and speech: comparing vocal tracts to identify speech capabilities
Article Abstract:
A study to understand the evolution of human language capabilities by comparing vocal tracts of humans and mammals is presented.
author: Lieberman, Philip, McCarthy, Robert
Publisher: University Museum of the University of Pennsylvania
Publication Name: Expedition
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0014-4738
Year: 2007
Europe, Asia, Africa, Language and languages
subjects list: Research, History
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