CU Denver’s Archaeology program has expanded its hands-on learning opportunities with a significant donation of animal bones from Bradley Bowman, facilitated by anthropology student Michelle Wilson. The collection, which includes bison, pronghorn, and other regional wildlife and was formerly housed in a New Mexico museum, provides students with a unique opportunity to study skeletal remains firsthand. Dr. Jamie Hodgkins discussed the importance of this resource in training students to identify animal species, a critical skill in archaeological research. This addition ensures that students gain practical experience in acquiring, curating, and preserving the collection that prepares them for careers in contact archaeology and beyond.
READ about the zooarchaeology donation in the CU Denver article!
