Happy 20Th Birthday To The Elemental Analysis Facility

On September 13, the EAF invited former students from the University of Illinois – Chicago and the University of Wisconsin – Madison, to reflect on their experience in the lab, which some have been using since its inception, and continue to do so today. The presenters showed how the EAF has shaped their academic careers and influenced their research and teaching. This one-day conference included nine speakers and a roundtable discussion about the future of Archaeological Science and the EAF, and was attended by Museum colleagues and students and faculty of local universities and institutions. The roundtable (see photo) was moderated by Adjunct Curator Ryan Williams and Research Scientist Laure Dussubieux, co-Directors of the EAF. Speakers included Foreman Bandama (Assistant Curator of African Anthropology), Christina Friberg (Assistant Curator of North American Anthropology, FM), Luis Muro Ynoñán (Career Path Research Scientist), Alison Carter (Associate Professor Anthropology, University of Oregon) and Mark Golitko (Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Notre Dame). The discussion highlighted the need for more resources to teach Archaeological Science in the U.S., and more community engagement at all levels of research. The day was capped with a reception to honor the Anthropology Alliance, which over the years has generously supported the EAF and Anthropology at the FMNH.September 27. 2024