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National Science Foundation Award #9121552

Bioarcheology, Database Project

 
Investigator(s): W. Frederick Limp (PI) ; James Farley (Co-PI) ; Jerome Rose (Co-PI)
Sponsor: University of Arkansas, AR 72701 4795753845
Start Date/Expiration Date 1992-03-01 to 1994-08-31 (amended 1993-09-02)
Awarded Amount to Date: $81,081
Abstract: Physical anthropology faces a significant challenge as large skeletal collections are repatriated and buried pursuant to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. In an effort to salvage valuable scientific information, physical anthropologists have compiled protocols for the gathering of standardized data. The primary objective of this project is the creation of a computerized database system which will allow the entry, retrieval and storage of medical and osteological information recorded for human skeletal remains. The system implements the data standards developed by an NSF supported workshop held at the Field Museum in 1991. In addition to personal computer based versions of the system, an on-line INTERNET accessible national archive will be created with upload and download capabilities.
NSF Org: BCS - Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences
Award Number: 9121552
Award Instrument: Continuing grant
Program Manager: Jonathan S. Friedlaender
BCS Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences
SBE Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences
NSF Program(s): PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY, SPECIAL PROGRAMS-RESERVE, PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Field Application(s): Anthropology, Life Science Biological, Other nsf.applications NEC
Program Element Code(s): 1392
SPECIAL PROGRAMS-RESERVE, 9145
, 1392