Although forensic anthropology usually is regarded as a single field within anthropology and forensic science, it actually consists of multiple academic components, each with its own history and methods. This lecture provides a brief overview focusing on recent developments.

BIO: Doug Ubelaker of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. has conducted research and published extensively in the fields of human skeletal biology and forensic anthropology. He has reported on over 900 forensic cases, mostly at the request of the FBI. He has received numerous awards for his research and contributions to global issues of human rights and humanitarian action. He served as the 2011-2012 President of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.