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Ann Marie Mires: Forensic Applications in Anthropology

November 4, 2009

Ann Marie Mires professor, forensic science, Anna Maria College, Bay Path College

Ann Marie Mires teaches at Anna Maria College in Paxton, Massachusetts, and also at Bay Path College in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. She discusses the field of forensics, relating it both to analysis of ancient human remains as well as its application to current crime investigations.

Topics: Education | Science & Nature

Tags: Anthropology | crime | forensics | Higher Education | Law & Criminal Justice | Science

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