Last Friday, each CHI fellow had the opportunity to present their project proposal. This has followed weeks of learning and working through ideas of implementing digital heritage into our unique perspectives within different fields. I am excited to share my idea of From Bones to Data: Insights and Techniques for Post-Cranial Measurements.
I come from a unique background in Anthropology, starting in Forensics as an undergrad and eventually moving into Bioarchaeology in my Ph.D. With the ability to work in multiple areas in biological anthropology, I have seen the errors and biases that can occur in measurement techniques, especially with post-cranial bones. While there has been a standard for taking post-cranial measurements in osteological practices across the field of anthropology, there are still hiccups due to inter-observer and intra-observer errors. These issues derive from miscommunication and lack of continuous practice in taking and implementing skeletal measurements. This has been demonstrated on multiple occasions within the field.
This project aims to outline and demonstrate how measurements should properly be taken, offering a learning tool and guideline for undergraduate students to mitigate future observer errors. I enjoy working through challenging aspects of Anthropology with students and watching them overcome difficulties within the field. I hope this can be another aspect to aid students in providing them with a history of academic literature on skeletal measurements, while simultaneously creating a 3D model to demonstrate visually the precise way to take post-cranial measurements.
I am excited for feedback on my project proposal! I look forward to the new learning experiences next semester holds!
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