1. Forensic Anthropology
By: Tegan Schneider

2. Forensic anthropologists identify human remains to assist in the detection of crime & support their evidence in court. In the future forensic anthropologists will use robotics and advanced tools to identify bones quicker & have more accuracy in the crime solving process.
A forensic anthropologist supporting her evidence in court.

3. What They Do
Forensic anthropologists identify a skeleton, & discover evidence of foul play. They also work to find the age, sex, ancestry, stature, & unique features from the skeleton. Anthropologists also help in locating and recovering suspicious remains.
Anthropologist assisting in recovering remains.

4. Tools
The tools anthropologists use are very common, like a camera to take pictures of the crime scene. They also us trowels and brushed to prevent damage to the deteriorating tissue of the decomposing body.
Anthropologists also use microscopes

5. What It Is
Anthropology is the science of applying physical anthropology to the legal process. Anthropologists apply the standard scientific techniques developed in physical anthropology to identify human remains & to help in the detection of crime.
They tell what people look like based on the skull

6. Where They Work
Most Anthropologists work in colleges & universities but more experienced anthropologists work in the in a lab for the F.B.I. or private firm. Anthropologists can become a consultant for law firms or even serve as an expert witness in court.
Yale, a major university in which they can teach.

7. Who They Work With
Forensic anthropologists frequently work with forensic pathologists, odontologists, & homicide investigators.
Forensic Pathologist

8. Salary
Their salaries vary from $35,000- $50,000 if you’re a lecturer or an assistant professor, $90,000- $100,000 if you’re a full time Professor at a major university, or $75,000- $95,000 If you work in a public sector for a state federal health service.
A professor that teaches forensic anthropology

9. Schooling/ Requirments
Forensic anthropologists need an extensive education. A bachelor’s degree in anatomy, biology, chemistry, physiology, or anthropology. A higher degree at the masters level may qualify you to begin your investigative career faster, & a high school diploma is also required.
Physiology textbook

10. Their Impact On People
Anthropologists have a pretty good impact and humanity. They help people by finding and identifying the bodies of murdered children and adults so their families can get the truth. They also assist in detecting who killed the victim so he or she is no longer able to kill.
After the criminals are found they go to jail

11. In the future forensic anthropologists will use robotics & advanced tools to allow them to identify bones quicker, & have more accuracy in the crime solving process.
Robotic Arm

12. Extra Schooling
They will have to take at least one technology class to learn how to use the robotics in their labs, & they will also have to get training form another anthropologist who is more advanced and experienced to learn how to use all their new tools.
Anthropologists in Training

13. Technology Will Change
Instead of using the basic microscopes they use now, they will have better and more efficient ones so they can see tinier details on the bones. The job may also consist of a few robots because when a human has to scrap the evidence off the bones they could mess up really easily, when a robot would be a lot more precise and have a steadier hand.
The robotic arm may come in handy

14. The benefits of this job changing is great
The benefits of this job changing is great. The tools get better and have more efficiency, & the crimes are solved faster with more accuracy. Even though only the tools and technology will change, their effects will be greatly noticed. Everything will be more precise, efficient, and quicker to process.

15. Glossary Post- Mortem: Done occurring, Or collected after death
Anthropologist: A person who specializes in Anthropology
Anthropology: A type of science studying humans and their works
Pathologist: A person who specializes in the science of study of the course of diseases.
Odontologist: Someone who studies teeth & the surrounding tissue.

16. Works Cited
Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com. Web. 12 Dec <
Vocabulary
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Where They Work, What They Can Do
"Forensic Anthropologist." Online Colleges and Online Schools That Offer Accredited Online Degrees. Web. 12 Dec <
Requirements, Where they Work
"Forensic Anthropology." Solid Rock Virtual School. Web. 12 Dec <
Tools
"Forensic Anthropologist Career, Salary and Training Information." Criminal Justice Degree, College, and Career Blog. Web. 12 Dec <
Requirements Salary Where They Work
Nafte, Myriam. "Forensic Anthropology Information Guide." Forensic Science: A Free And Comprehensive Guide. Web. 12 Dec <
What It Is, What They Do, Where they Work