Claire Gold
Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Anthropology
I am a biological anthropologist with expertise in the study of modern and ancient reproductive life history, isotopic microsampling of teeth and the ethical treatment of human remains.
Education
- B.A., University of Massachusetts Amherst
- M.A., Binghamton University
- Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst
Current and upcoming courses
Forensic Anthropology
ANTH209
The identification of human remains for criminological and political purposes is widespread. This course explores issues in the identification and interpretation of human bones including methods for determining sex, age, stature, and ancestry as well as for identifying pathologies and anomalies. The course will pay particular attention to those anatomical elements, both soft tissue and bones, that aid in the reconstruction of individuals and their life history. In addition, the course explores search and recovery techniques, crime-scene analysis, the use of DNA in solving crimes, and the role of forensic anthropology in the investigation of mass fatalities from both accidents and human rights violations.