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- 1. NATALIE AVILA 12133Schick Lane Lakewood, CA 90715 1 (562) 367- 1660 na85@humboldt.edu Education BA Anthropology May 2013 Humboldt State University Arcata, CA Masters of Forensic Science (Program begins 2015) Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Research Interests Forensic Sciences: forensic taphonomy, human decomposition, odontology, pathology, crime scene investigation, medicolegal death investigation Anthropology: Human biology, evolution, & anatomy, zooarchaeology bioarchaeology, forensic archaeology, forensic anthropology Relevant Coursework (* indicates tentative course) Forensic Anthropology Physical Anthropology Human Biology and Evolution Human Anatomy and Physiology Archaeology and Human Prehistory Field Archaeology in Belize Archaeology Lab Arch/Museum Practices Linguistic Anthropology Cultural Anthropology Zooarchaeology Forensic Taphonomy Biology Chemistry* Statistics Field Experience Belize Archaeology Field School Summer 2012 Humboldt State University Department of Anthropology Programme for Belize Archaeology Project (PfBAP), Belize, Central America Program classes: Field Archaeology in Belize, Culturals of Belize Observe and collect archaeological artifacts and soil samples. Conduct a small ethnographic study of Belizean culture. Incorporate knowledge of field excavation, mapping, filling out lot forms and site profiling. Also performing duties in a lab facility; ceramic, lithic analysis, inventory and sensitive cleaning cultural material from several sites. Bone analysis from two Maya burials in the Maya lowlands, Belize with the University of Texas at Austin. Cultural Resource Facility August 2011-2012 Humboldt State University Various duties include artifact analysis, cataloguing, data basing, soil analysis, and inventory. Conducting fieldwork and archaeological surveys with James Roscoe. Teaching Experience Teaching Assistant Humboldt State University Arcata, CA Department of Anthropology Field Archaeology, Anth 357 August 2012-December 2012 Zooarchaeology, Anth 359 January 2013-May 2013 Forensic Taphonomy, Anth 399 January 2013-May 2013 Develop and facilitate lecture material. Grade student papers and online discussions. Communicate with students about assignments, upcoming events, and
- 2. answer questions. Supervisein class activities and facilitate excavations. Research Experience Senior Research Assistant August 2011-May 2013 Humboldt State University Arcata, CA Archaeology Research Laboratory Study and analyze artifacts, soil analysis and preparation of faunal specimens for comparative analysis for experimental archaeology, zooarchaeology and forensic anthropology courses. Moreover, removing flesh of eviscerating specimens; cleaning the skeleton for simulated archaeology site. The simulated archaeology site was used as a teaching tool of faunal specimens of zooarchaeological remains for burial and analysis. Catalogue, data entry of artfacts, and compile literary research materials for several projects. Correspond with academic and field related professionals to obtain and share data. Maintain an organized and clean lab environment. Encourage, guide, and train incoming assistants in all lab expectations, procedures, and programs. Organize, delegate, and oversee skeletal remains, and lab assignments for other research assistants. Act as a conduit between assistants and lab directors and coordinator. Projects Zooarchaeology Collections Production of museum quality faunal specimens for teaching collection and demonstration of decomposition rate through several experiments via controlled maceration: 2012-2013 Simulated Archaeological Site, Humboldt State University Specimen preparation: February 25th, 2012 Zooarchaeology faunal placement: February 26th, 2012 Lead Archaeologist, faunal excavation unit: April 16th, 2013 Volunteer September 2012-July 2013 Humboldt County Coroner’s Office Eureka, CA Assist with autopsies. Record weight of organs. Take notes for pathologist. Assist with cutting and examining of organs. Preparing and placing specimen samples for collection and analysing. Drain blood and serology sample from the body- ie DNA kits. Clean and sew body after pathologist has finished his examination. Maintain a clean and organized autopsy room. Volunteer March 2011-June 2011 San Bernardino County Museum Redlands, CA Performed various duties at the San Bernardino County Museum which include artifact analysis, inventory, database entry using Microsoft Excel and various clerical duties to harmonize office work flow, increase productivity and communication. Experience in taking professional photographs of artifacts for archival and display purposes. Continuing Education Defleshing Faunal Specimens Laboratory Manual Undergraduate Senior Thesis, May 2013 Humboldt Anthropology Symposium for Undergraduate Research November 29th, 2012
- 3. Poster: Defleshing FaunalSpecimens 81st Annual American Association of Physical Anthropologists Conference Volunteer, April 11-14, 2012 Awards and Honors Golden Trowel Award in Archaeology, Humboldt State University, 2012-2013 Humboldt State Honors Dinner, Distinguished Student in Anthropology April 19th, 2013 Poster: Defleshing Faunal Specimens Activities Humboldt State University Anthropological Society, Biological Senator 2012-2013 P.U.E.N.T.E.S.-Youth Educational Services, Humboldt State University 2011-2012 Academic and Work References Anthropology Professor Dr. Marisol Cortes-Rincon Humboldt State University Department of Anthropology 1 Harpst St Arcata, CA 95521 (707) 826-4335 mc479@humboldt.edu Anthropology Lecturer Dr. Marissa Ramsier Humboldt State University Department of Anthropology 1 Harpst St Arcata, CA 95521 (707) 826-4948 marramsier@gmail.com Cultural Resource Facility Director James Roscoe Humboldt State University Department of Anthropology 1 Harpst St Arcata, CA 95521 (707) 826- 5247 James.Roscoe @humboldt.edu Coroner & Public Administrator Dave Parris County of Humboldt 3012 “I” Street Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 455-7242 dparris@co.humboldt.ca.us