In
2002 a total of 411 academic appointments were recorded at Natural
History, including 235 internships. Most internship appointments
are listed below:
Alexander,
Sarah.
College of WIlliam and Mary. Assisting with the curation of plant specimens
in the U.S. National Herbarium. Working with Rusty Russell. Department
of Systematic Biology, Botany. 13-Jun-02 to 15-Aug-02.
Amit, Moriah. George Washington University. Organizing the photograph
collection of artifacts from recent excavations on Labrador Island.
Working with Elisabeth Ward. Department of Anthropology. 26-Sep-02 to
13-Dec-02.
Andrea,
Brian. Department of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate Zoology. 04-Oct-00
to 31-Dec-02.
Baker, Anne.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Study of vibrocores recovered
from submerged ancient cities in Abu Qui bay and Alexandria harbor,
Egypt. Working with Daniel Stanley. Department
of Paleobiology. 30-Jul-01 to 15-Jan-02.
Barrett, Barbara. Working with Bob Reynolds. Department of Systematic
Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Reptiles and Amphibians. 04-Jan-02 to 31-Dec-02.
Barun, Arijana. University of Wisconsin, Madison. Geographic
information systems projects including digitizing, database entry, and
editing for spacial analysis. Working with Dan Cole. Automated Data
Processing Unit. 22-Feb-02 to 01-May 02.
Barun, Arijana. University of Wisconsin, Madison. Working with
Jim Schulte. Department of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Reptiles
and Amphibians. 09-May-02 to 30-Aug-02.
Batten, Katharine. University of California, Davis. Assessing
the biological, social, and economic impacts of invasive alien species
on inland waters, focusing specifically on the effects of dam removal
on the spread of invasive alien species. Working with Jamie Reaser and
Scott Miller. Department of Systematic Biology, Global Invasive Species
Program. 28-Oct-02 to 20-Dec-02.
Berman, Elise. Working with Dan Stanley. Department of Paleobiology.
13-Sep-01 to Jan-02.
Beaver, John. University of Illinois at Chicago. The relationship
between objects in the NMNH collections from the Etowah Mound archaeological
site and the contemporary Creek people. Working with Dorothy Lippert.
Department of Anthropology. 03-Jun-02 to 09-Aug-02.
Berriel, Maria del Rosario. Working with Jesus Maldonaodo. Department
of Systematic Biology, Genetics Laboratory. 21-Jan-02 to 21-Mar-02.
Bharat, John.
Investigating the morphology and composition of foraminifera. Working
with Brian Huber. Department of Paleobiology. Research Experiences for
Teachers. 29-May-02 to 02-Aug-02.
Blair, Mary. Swarthmore College. Literature research and web-based
research on mammal evolution for the Behring Family Hall of Mammals,
a new exhibit to open in 2003. Working with Annette Olson. Department
of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Mammals. 30-May-02 to 01-Aug-02.
Blunt, Keshaun. Corcoran School of Art and Design. Illustration
of bark beetles. Working with Mary Parrish and Jorge Santiago Blay.
Department of Paleobiology. 30-Sep-02 to 13-Dec-02.
Brinkman, C. Colin. Columbia University. Histology of a new species
of nemertean worm. Working with Jon Norenburg. Department of Systematic
Biology, Invertebrate Zoology. 03-Jun-02 to 23-Aug-02.
Bullen, Laura. Working with Dave Hunt. Department of Anthropology.
To 31-Dec-02.
Cameron, David. Pepperdine University. Commelinaceae research.
Working with Bob Faden. Department of Systematic Biology, Botany. 25-May-02
to 03-Aug-02.
Carvalho, Murilo.
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Analysis of an ichthyofauna of armoured
catfishes from the upper Rio Parana Basin of Brazil. Working with Rich
Vari. Department of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Fishes.
25-May-02 to 03-Aug-02.
Cassara, Jason. University of Maryland. A study of taphonomic
biases on seed weight distributions within plant communities. Working
with Hallie Sims and Scott Wing. Department of Paleobiology. 22-Aug-02
to 22-Dec-02.
Cha, Joo Yeon. Eleanor Roosevelt High School. Examination of
Indian beads from South Dakota from 1700 to 1912. Working with William
Billeck. Department of Anthropology, Repatriation. 31-Aug-01 to 26-May-02.
Chamberlain, Samuel. Gunn High School. A study of the isotopic fractionation
of glycine in spinach plants. Working with Noreen Tuross. Department
of Systematic Biology, LAB. 17-Jun-02 to 26-Jul-02.
Channer, Laurie. St. Mary's College. Working with Carl Hansen.
Photo Services. 03-Jun-20 to 31-Aug-02.
Cheung, Eric. University of Maryland, College Park. Working with
Scott Wing. Department of Paleobiology. 05-Dec-01 to 31-Jan-02.
Choi, Ji-Youn. American University. Assisting with activities
of the Korean-American centennial (1903 - 2003) and the Korean Heritage
Project. Working with Paul Taylor. Department of Anthropology. 08-Jul-02
to 08-Jul-03.
Cisneros-Heredia, Diego Francisco. Universidad San Francisco
de Quito, Ecuador. Studying the Centrolenid frogs of Rio Pabreque Science
Center, including preparation of a new species description. Working
with Roy McDiarmid. Department of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate Zoology,
Reptiles and Amphibians. 25-May-02 to 03-Aug-02.
Cleiman, Steven.
Working with Scott Wing. Department of Paleobiology. 14-Nov-01 to 01-Jun-02.
Cloke, Anne. Photographing and cataloging a collection of cleared
and stained leaves plus entering United States Geological Survey locality
information into a relational database. Working with Amanda Ash and
Scott Wing. Department of Paleobiology. 14-Nov-01 to 01-Jun-02.
Cooley, Cameron. Working with Liz Zimmer. Department of Systematic
Biology, LAB. 03-Jun-02 to 09-Aug-02.
Cox, Nicole.
Brigham Young University. Analysis of sediment cores from Eygpt. Working
with Dan Stanley. Department of Paleobiology. 06-May-02 to 26-Aug-02.
Crespo, Yorka.
Working with core samples from Alexandria site.
Working with Dan Stanley. Department of Paleobiology. 02-Jan-02 to 02-Apr-02.
Cristian, Vivian. Catholic University. Assisting with the development,
preparation, and presentation of a website featuring the work of Smithsonian
archaeologists in the Olmec region of Mexico. Working with Jane Walsh.
Department of Anthropology. 09-Jul-02 to 30-Sep-02.
Currano, Ellen. College of the University of Chicago. Field work
in Wyoming, Montana and North Dakota. Research project on quantification
of foliar asymmetry. Working with Scott Wing. Department of Paleobiology.
01-Jun-02 to 31-Aug-02.
David, Oana.
Working with Ives Goddard. Department of Anthropology. 03-Jun-02 to
09-Aug-02.
Deprevis, Julia. Working with Bill Fitzhugh. Department of Anthropology,
Arctic Studies. 09-Jan-02 to 13-Mar-02.
DiMichele, Daniel. Working with Linda Welzenbach. Department of
Mineral Sciences. 09-Jan-02 to 06-Mar-02.
Doak, Erin. Appalachian State University. Chemical and petrographic
analyisi of olivene phenocrysis in the picritic dikes of Skye, Scotland
to determine magma origin and composition. Working with Tom Simkin.
Department of Mineral Sciences. 25-May-02 to 03-Aug-02.
Dorsey, Candice. American University. Population genetics of
the black-footed ferret. Working with Samantha Wisely. NZP Genetics
Lab. 03-Jun-02 to 23-Aug-02.
Dreier, Jennifer. George Washington University. DNA extraction from
archaeological bone. Working with Doug Ubelaker. Department of Anthropology.
12-Jul-01 to 12-Jul-02.
Dupre, Allen.
Sherwood High School. Snaggletoothed shark teeth. Working with Bob Purdy.
Department of Paleobiology. 03-Sep-02 to 11-Dec-02.
Edmonds, Douglas. St. Louis University. Preparing GIS images using
ASTER and other geographic and demographic data for two southward young
Quaternary volcano chains in Mexico and evaluating the geochemistry
of their eruptive products. Working with Jim Luhr. Department of Mineral
Sciences. 25-May-02 to 03-Aug-02.
Eisenmann, Jared. George Washington University. Assisting with
the analysis of excavated archaeological materials. Working with Gus
Van Beek and Yorky Rowan. Department of Anthropology. 05-Jun-02 to 31-Aug-02.
Ellefson, Lesley. Marquette University. Assisting with various
projects in the Anthropology Conservation Lab including filing and disassembly
of artifacts. Working with Greta Hansen. Department of Anthropology.
10-Jun-02 to 31-Aug-02.
Encina, Sebastian. George Washington University. Working with the
backlog of archaeology collections of South America. Working with Deb
Hull-Walski. Department of Anthropology. 14-Feb-02 to 31-May-02.
Encina, Sebastian. George Washington University. Creating a web
site dedicated to Olmec archaeology and archaeological work. Working
with Jane Walsh. Department of Anthropology. 15-Jul-02 to 30-Sep-02.
Falkowski, Tara. Working with Bruno Frohlich. Department of Anthropology.
To 31-Dec-02.
Fan, Julia. Working with Don Ortner. Department of Anthropology.
Faumunia, Nicole. George Washington University. Reconstructing
environments of Olorgesailie, Kenya with phytolith analysis. Working
with Rick Potts. Department of Anthropology. 09-Sep-02 to 27-Dec-02.
Fawcett, Dylan. Langley High School. Identification of the shorefishes
of El Salvador, Central America, from collections made during a joint
NMNH/STRI expedition aboard the Smithsonian R/V URRACA February-March,
2001. Working with Carole Baldwin. Department of Systematic Biology,
Vertebrate Zoology, Fishes. 01-Jun-02 to 31-Aug-02.
Fisher, Alyssa. University of Chicago. Assisting with the second
edition publication of "Anthropology Explored." Working with
Ruth Selig. Department of Anthropology. 17-Jun-2 to 24-Aug-02.
Forrester, Amber. Eleanor Roosevelt High School. Measuring and
describing glass beads from Native American sites in North Dakota. Working
with William Billeck. Department of Anthropology. 03-Sep-02 to 05-May-03.
Fraser, Meredith. American University. Photo documentation of
Northern Collections, project curriculum development in community archaeology
in Labrador, visual display construction, and general research concerning
community and archaeology in Labrador. Working with Stephen Loring.
Department of Anthropology. 16-Sep-02 to 09-Dec-02.
Freeburg, Adam. Pennsylvania State University. The effect of carbonization
on sunflower seeds found in archaeological contexts. Working with Bruce
Smith. Department of Anthropology. 25-May-02 to 03-Aug-02.
Freiman, Marc. Southern Illinois University. Development of programs
and websites for NMNH. Working with Ralph Chapman. Office of Automated
Data Processing. 03-Jun-02 to 22-Jul-02.
Freke, Sarah. Concordia University. Participating in the general
activities of the Public Affairs Office. Working with Heather Cooper.
Office of Public Affairs. 06-Sep-02 to 11-Dec-02.
Gancedo, Manuel. Working with Jane Walsh. Department of Anthropology.
15-Aug-02 to 31-Aug-02.
Garrett, Sarah. Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Conducting a study
involving the faunal inventory of the family Tortricidae (Lepidoptera)
of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park as part of the "All
Taxa Biological Inventory". Working with John Brown. Department
of Systematic Biology, Entomology. 25-May-02 to 03-Aug-02.
Gentry, Rebecca.
Investigating the crysal timing growth in NYF pegmatites. Working with
Mike Wise. Department of Mineral Sciences. Research Experiences for
Teachers. 29-May-02 to 02-Aug-02.
Gibbs, David. Working with Steve Cairns. Department of Systematic
Biology, Invertebrate Zoology. 15-Jul-02 to 19-Jul-02.
Glenn, Virginia. Working with Deb Hull-Walski. Department of
Anthropology. 07-May 02 to 31-Dec-02.
Gonzalez, Sara. University of California, San Diego. Assisting in
the development of the Arctic Studies website by gathering information
for Labrador webpages as part of the community archaeology project.
Working with Stephen Loring. Department of Anthropology. 10-Jan-02 to
15-Mar-02.
Gray, Jody. Working with Eric Hollinger. Department of Anthropology.
07-Oct-2 to 13-Dec-02.
Gresehover, Brian. Working with Scott Wing. Department of Paleobiology.
05-Dec-01 to 31-Jan-02.
Hahn, Iris. University of Cologne. Literature research about
the Kensington Runestone, summarizing the controversial debate about
it. Working with Elisabeth Ward. Department of Anthropology. 03-Jun-02
to 30-Nov-02.
Hais, Katherine. Union College. Assisting with photographic content
and restoration for the Handook of North American Indians. Working with
Joanna Cohan Scherer. Department of Anthropology. 17-Jun-02 to 15-Jul-02.
Hamihoma, Tsunehobo. Working with Dave Hunt. Department of Anthropology.
01-May-01 to 01-May-02.
Hammond, John. A study of Southeast Asian squirrels, including statistical
analysis of different taxa. Working with Dick Thorington. Department
of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Mammals. Research Experiences
for Teachers. 29-May-02 to 02-Aug-02.
Hankins, Amie. Oklahoma State University. Speciation in the Atlantic
shore fish genus, Ophioblennius. Working with Carole Baldwin.
Department of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Fishes. 25-May-02
to 03-Aug-02.
Haradon, Catherine. Working with Rick Potts. Department of Anthropology.
11-Sep-02 to 01-Sep-03.
Hazen, Kimberly. University of Maryland. Fishes illustration
project, including the rehousing of the fishes illustration collection.
Working with Lisa Palmer. Department of Systemtaic Biology, Vertebrate
Zoology, Fishes. 15-Jul-02 to 25-Aug-02.
Heath, Winfield Scott. University of Kansas. Development of an
interactive geological timescale for the Paleobiology web site. Working
with My Le Ducharme. Department of Paleobiology. 17-Jun-02 to 30-Sep-02.
Herchig, Amy. University of Hawaii. Inventory of skeletal remains.
Working with Dave Hunt. Department of Anthropology. 19-Jun-02 to 14-Aug-02.
Herrman, Karine. Systematic Biology. 13-Sep-00 to 31-Dec-02.
Hinds, Wiltshire. University of Guyana. Developing a checklist
of birds from the Guiana shield region of South America and investigating
the historical perspective between the relationship of birds and the
mangrove forests of Guiana. Department of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate
Zoology, Division of Birds. 10-Jun-02 to 18-Jul-02.
Hodgkins, Jamie. University of Colorado. Studying the disease brucellosus
and trying to determine how it affects humans and when it was introduced.
Working with Don Ortner. Department of Anthropology. 25-May-02 to 03-Aug-02.
How, Natalie. University of Florida. Assisting with the second
edition publication of "Anthropology Explored." Working with
Ruth Selig. Department of Anthropology. 10-Jun-2 to 26-Jul-02.
Hubbard, Christopher. Eckerd College. Assisting with updating
the electronic archive database for the anthropological archives. Working
with Greta Hansen. Department of Anthropology. 10-Jun-02 to 31-Aug-02.
Hutton, Charlotte. University of the South. A study of cranial
deformation within the SW specimens of the physical anthropology collections
including organizing the archival records, plus various projects dealing
with forensic and physical anthropology. Working with Doug Owsley. Department
of Anthropology. 28-May-02 to 23-Aug-02.
Iarikova, Polina. Watkins Mill High School. Mounting grass specimens
collected by Paul Peterson. Working with Paul Peterson. Department of
Systematic Biology, Botany. 08-Jul-02 to 14-Aug-02.
Ikuma, Janie.
Working with Dave Hunt. Department
of Anthropology. to 31-Dec-02.
Ingold, Mary. Virginia Commonwealth University. Categorizing photos
for the new mammals exhibit. Working with Annette Olson and Elizabeth
Musteen. Department of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Mammals.
29-Oct-01 to 31-May-02.
Iriarte, Kristen. College of William and Mary. Investigating
the science involved in the prediction of rare earth events through
the examination of the rocks and seismic data connected with two fatalies
from a pyroclastic flow of the Arenal volcano, Costa Rica in 2000. Working
with Bill Melson. Department of Mineral Sciences. 25-May-02 to 03-Aug-02.
Jabo, Allegra. University of Maryland. Coral community structure.
Working with John Pandolfi. Department of Paleobiology. 04-Feb-02 to
28-Jun-02.
James, Clementine. Dartmouth College. Research and inventory
of recently collected specimens from Mongolia. Working with Dan Rogers.
Department of Anthropology. 16-Jul-02 to 23-Aug-02.
Jenkins, Megan. Appalachian State University. The effect of temperature
on manganese oxides. Working with Jeff Post. Department of Mineral Sciences.
26-Aug-02 to 07-Dec-02.
John, Kathie. Conducting a study involving the faunal inventory
of the family Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) of the Great Smokey Mountains
National Park as part of the "All Taxa Biological Inventory."
Working with John Brown. Department of Systematic Biology, Entomology.
Research Experiences for Teachers. 29-May-02 to 02-Aug-02.
Keating, Christina. Assisting with projects in the Anthropology
Conservation Lab including updating the anthropological archives database
and cleaning and recording artifacts. Working with Greta Hansen. Department
of Anthropology. 10-Jun-02 to 15-Aug-02.
Kellogg, Nora. Working with Rick Potts. Department of Anthropology.
14-Jan-02 to 15-Jun-02.
Kenney, Susan. Working with Joe Madeira. Office of Special Exhibits.
To 31-Dec-02.
Kenworthy, Jason. University of Maryland, College Park. The study
of bird/dinosaur claw shape analysis and functional morphology. Working
with Amanda Ash and Scott Wing. Department of Paleobiology. 20-Jun-01
to 20-Jun-02.
Kim, Hyung-soo. McLean High School. Assisting with the Korean
heritage project. Working with Paul Taylor. Department of Anthropology.
08-Jul-2 to 31-Aug-02.
Kinney, Rebecca.
High School Without Wallls. Sorting fossil sand tiger shark teeth into
their dental positions in the jaw. Working with Bob Purdy. Department
of Paleobiology. 15-Jan-02 to 31-May-02.
Kirby, Ayeisha. Bournemouth University. Skeletal inventory of
the anthropology collections. Working with Steve Ousley. Department
of Anthropology, Repatriation Office. 03-Jun-02 to 09-Aug-02.
Knapp, Michelle. Harvard College. Studying the taxonomic significance
of soft mouth parts in bats. Working with Al Gardner. Department of
Systematic Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Mammals. 25-May-02 to 03-Aug-02.
Krueger, Elise. New York University. Assisting with the publication
series in the Arctic Studies Center. Working with Igor Krupnik. Department
of Anthropology. 30-May-02 to 30-Jul-02.
Kurin, Danielle. Bryn Mawr College. Conducting research on an Arikara
site from North Dakota to see if, and what, artifacts and remains should
be repatriated. Working with Bill Billeck. Department of Anthropology.
21-May-02 to 10-Jul-02.
Lagat, Kiprop. Investigating the challenges encountered in Nairobi
and how the community is responding/meeting the challenges. As part
of the National Museums of Kenya academic exchanges through Rick Potts.
Department of Anthropology. 06-Apr-02 to 20-May-02.
Lansing,
Sarah. Field research in Kenya. Working with Kay Behrensmeyer. Department
of Paleobiology. 12-Aug-02 to 28-Aug-02.
La Pier, Rosalyn. Working with JoAllyn Archambault. Department
of Anthropology. 27-Jun-02 to 08-Sep-02.
Larsen, Sidsel. Copenhagen University. Using different techniques
to produce scientific illustrations. Working with Molly Ryan. Department
of Systematic Biology, Invertebrate Zoology. 03-Sep-02 to 20-Sep-02.
Lee, Michal. Working with Noreen Tuross. Department of Systematic
Biology, LAB. 18-Jun-02 to 17-Sep-02.
Lee, Michal. Working with Paul Taylor. Department of Anthropology.
16-Sep-02 to 20-Dec-02.
Lee-Mauger, Marilyn.
Assisting with research related to the North American Indians Handbook
and photographic collections. Working with Joanna Cohan Scherer. Department
of Anthropology. 24-Jun-02 to 22-Aug-02.
Leikus, Rob.
Working
with Scott Wing. Department of Anthropology. 05-Dec-01 to 31-Jan-02.
Lilenthal, Lynn. George Washington University. Helping with collections
management including unpacking, inventory, rehousing and relocation
of culturally sensitive anthropology collections, especially Asian collections.
Working with Deb Hull-Walski. Department of Anthropology. 30-Sep-02
to 31-Dec-02.
Leuteritz, Thomas. George Mason University. Working with George
Zug. Department of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Reptiles
and Amphibians. 04-Mar-02 to 30-Aug-02.
Lindon, Heather. College of William and Mary. Data entry into
the paleobiology database and research on correlations between seed
size and species diversity. Working with Hallie Sims and Scott Wing.
Department of Paleobiology. 28-May-02 to 01-Oct-02.
Lotis, Christopher. Villanova University. Assisting with publications
in the development office including the annual report. Tasks include
writing, editing, and photo research. Working with Emily Schuster. Office
of Development and Public Affairs. 08-Jul-02 to 30-Sep-02.
Lueckge, Helen. University of Tuebingen, Germany. General public
relations duties, including liasing between research and exhibitions
with all types of media. Working with Heather Cooper. Office of Public
Affairs. 07-Jan-02 to 30-May-02.
Lundin, Jessica. Department of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate
Zoology, Mammals. 01-Feb-02 to 30-Jun-02.
Luther, D. Vendetta. Prince George's Community College. Assisting
with the creation and improvement of web-based projects for anthropology.
Working with Paul Taylor. Department of Anthropology. 15-Jul-02 to 27-Sep-02.
MacCubbin, Gwyneth. Pennsylvania State University. Research on
the "races of man," specifically looking at busts and casts
created at the turn of the century. Working with Mary Jo Arnoldi. Department
of Anthropology. 13-May-02 to 30-Sep-02.
Mahaney, Lori Beth. George Washington University. Assisting in the
production of Arctic Studies Center publications including developing
the spring 2002 newsletter. Working with Bill Fitzhugh. Department of
Anthropology, Arctic Studies. 11-Mar-02 to 01-Jun-02.
Malanum, Theresa. Working with Deb Hull-Walski. Department of
Anthropology. To 31-Dec-02.
Mancuso, Kathy. University of South Carolina. Assisting with
illustrations research for the Handbook of North American Indians, archival
work for the Catawba in South Carolina, research on the history of ethnological
mannequins of Indians at the Smithsonian and doing original work on
their use in contemporary exhibits. Working with Joanna Cohan Scherer.
Department of Anthropology. 15-Jan-02 to 30-May-02.
Massoud, Paul. University of Maryland, College Park. Background
research for the new mammals exhibit including searching articles for
target subjects and writing short summaries. Working with Annette Olson.
Department of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Mammals. 04-Jun-02
to 30-Sep-02.
Mauke, Alla. Working with Carole Baldwin. Department of Systematic
Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Fishes. Research Experiences for Teachers.
29-May-02 to 02-Aug-02.
McCabe, Lauren. George Washington University. Background research
for the new mammals exhibit including searching articles for target
subjects and writing short summaries. Working with Annette Olson. Department
of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Mammals. 31-Jan-02 to 06-May-02.
McCarren, Heather. Ohio State University. Clarification of taxonomy
and depth ecology of Cretaceous Antarctic planktonic foraminifera species
including morphometric analysis and stable isotope analysis. Working
with Brian Huber. Department of Paleobiology. 25-May-02 to 03-Aug-02.
McCarthy, Robert. Working with Bruno Frohlich. Department of Anthropology.
17-May-01 to 31-Dec-02.
Meier, Liese. Working with Dave Hunt. Department of Anthropology.
To 30-May-03.
Melmed, Anamay. University of Arizona. Assisting with archaeological
projects as well as forensic casework. Working with Doug Owsley. Department
of Anthropology. 05-Sep-02 to 30-May-03.
Mercer, Ashley. James Madison University. General public relations
duties, including liasing between research and exhibitions with all
types of media. Working with Heather Cooper. Office of Public Affairs.
08-May-02 to 10-Aug-02.
Migura, Mandy. Department of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate Zoology,
Mammals. 18-Jun-02 to 31-Dec-02.
Milberg, Stacey. George Washington University. Archiving field
notes, library and data entry for Human Origins initiative database.
Working with Rick Potts. Department of Anthropology. 11-Sep-02 to 15-Feb-03.
Miller, Stephen. Pomona College. IPAM Saudi Arabian National
Museum Project. Working with Paul Taylor. Department of Anthropology.
02-Apr-01 to 01-Apr-02.
Mohammed, Habila. Working with JoAllyn Archambault. Department
of Anthropology. 01-Jan-02 to 31-Dec-02.
Molnar, Zsofia. Montgomery College. Working with Paul Taylor. Department
of Anthropology. 11-Feb-02 to 29-Mar-02.
Moreithi, Elayna. Working with Robert Fleischer. Department of
Systematic Biology, Genetics Lab. 28-May-02 to 13-Sep-02.
Mt. Pleasant, Alyssa. Working with JoAllyn Archambault. Department
of Anthropology. 20-May-02 to 27-Jun-02.
Mussell, Jason. Johns Hopkins University. Insectivore skulls
and skeletons. Department of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate Zoology,
Mammals. 11-Jan-02 to 31-Mar-02.
Nair, Krishnan. Bradford University. Research on histomorphical
changes related to aging that occurs in the human compact bone. Working
with Don Ortner. Department of Anthropology. 01-Mar-02 to 01-Sep-02.
Nascimento, Addie. Washburn University. Working with Carl Hansen.
Photo Services. 03-Jun-02 to 02-Aug-02.
Newson, Amanda. Hamline University. An investigation into how the
NMNH cetacean collection procedures have changed as a reflection of
changing popular perception of cetaceans. Working with Jim Mead. Department
of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Mammals. 25-May-02 to 03-Aug-02.
Nowak, Michael. University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. Field work
in Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota. Research project on the effect of
sedimentary environment on composition of palynofloras. Working with
Scott Wing. Department of Paleobiology. 25-May-02 to 03-Aug-02.
O'Connell, Catlin. Georgetown University. Conducting an anatomical
and systematic study of a new species of nemertean worm. Working with
Jon Norenburg. Department of Systematic Biology, Invertebrate Zoology.
23-Sep-02 to 23-Aug-03.
Oliver, Tyra. Kent State University. Performing various public affairs
responsibilities including serving as liaison with the media, assisting
with film crews, maintaining a clipping database, and general administrative
assistance. Working with Heather Cooper. Office of Public Affairs. 23-Jan-02
to 04-May-02.
Osborne, Yvette. Bournemouth University. Skeletal inventory of
the anthropology collections. Working with Steve Ousley. Department
of Anthropology, Repatriation Office. 03-Jun-02 to 09-Aug-02.
Padenkov, Serban. University of Maryland, College Park. Curation
of fossil plant collections and/or digital imaging of cleared leaf collections
including locality data entry. Working with Scott Wing. Department of
Paleobiology. Dec-01 to 31-Jan-02.
Park, Doug. George Washington University. Library research and
data entry for fossil hominid site database. Working with Rick Potts.
Department of Anthropology. 15-Sep-02 to 30-May-03.
Parker, Ian Nicholas. Working with Paul Taylor. Department of
Anthropology. 22-Jul-02 to 23-Aug-02.
Partel, Timothy. American University. Cataloguing archaeological
collections from Labrador. Working with Bill Fitzhugh. Department of
Anthropology. 11-Oct-02 to 20-Dec-02.
Pasiuk, Janet. Working with Greta Hansen. Department of Anthropology.
22-Feb-02 to 01-May-02.
Patel, Jelena. Working with Doug Erwin. Department of Paleobiology.
3-Jun-02 to 31-Aug-02.
Paterson, Zoe. Wilde Lake High School. Fossil Corals. Working
with John Pandolfi. Department of Paleobiology. 16-Sep-02 to 15-May-03.
Paustian, Megan. Bryn Mawr College. Analysis of the fossil flora
of the Early Permian aged Leuders Formation of North Central Texas.
Working with Bill DiMichele. Department of Paleobiology. 25-May-02 to
03-Aug-02.
Pfaff, Melissa. George Washington University. Marketing and public
relations assistance for IMAX films. Working with Karen Fitzgerald.
Office of Business Ventures. 20-Sep-02 to 10-Dec-02.
Pletch, Aiko. McGill University. General office assistance. Working
with Heather Cooper. Office of Public Affairs. 20-May-02 to 02-Aug-02.
Poulos, Anastasia. University of Maryland, College Park. A study
of archaeological sites of Iran: an analysis of hunting practices, focusing
on wild gazelle, during the time of early animal domestication around
9,000 years ago. Working with Melinda Zeder. Department of Anthropology.
06-Aug-01 to 06-Aug-02.
Prutzman, Courtney. Working with Doug Ubelaker. Department of
Anthropology. 15-Jun-02 to 30-Dec-02.
Rae,
Rowena. Johns Hopkins University. Assisting with the production
of NMNH publications, including Quest magazine, the Annual Report, and
the quarterly Calendar of Events including writing, editing, background
research and photo research. Working with Emily Schuster. Office of
Development. 31-Jan-02 to 23-May-02.
Ramjohn, David. College of Charleston. Testing the hypothesis that
the marine fish fauna of Trinidad is the same as that of Tobago. Working
with Bruce Collette. Department of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate Zoology,
Fishes. 25-May-02 to 03-Aug-02.
Ratzlaff, Alexandra. George Washington University. Ceramic reconstruction
in the pottery lab as part of the Tell Jemmah publication project. Working
with Gus Van Beek. Department of Anthropology. 02-Jun-02 to 31-Aug-02.
Raxter, Michelle. George Mason University. Literature research for
mammal evolution project for Behring Family Hall of Mammals exhibit.
Working with Annette Olson. Department of Systematic Biology - Vertebrate
Zoology, Mammals. 14-Jan-02 to 30-Aug-02.
Recher, William. Working with Gus Van Beek. Department of Anthropology.
To 31-Dec-02.
Redmond, Christina. George Washington University. Research on
the Southeastern Tribes for the Handbook of North American Indians.
In particular, searching archival information about manikins of Red
Cloud, commissioned by the Smithsonian in the early 1870's. Working
with Joanna Cohan Scherer. Department of Anthropology. 25-May-02 to
24-Aug-02.
Rehse, Tanya. Working with John Kress. Department of Systematic
Biology, Botany. 22-Jan-01 to 22-Jan-02.
Reidy, Patrick. University of Maryland, College Park. Research
in the Paleobotany collections including creating a new computer database
of paleo-plant specimens, as well as removing new specimens from the
rock matrix. Working with Scott Wing. Department of Paleobiology. 05-Feb-02
to 29-Mar-02.
Reynolds, Katura. University of California, Santa Cruz. Scientific
illustrations of artifacts held by the National Museum of Natural History,
including archaeological specimens from the arctic. Working with Elisabeth
Ward. Department of Anthropology. 17-Jun-02 to 01-Aug-02.
Reynolds, Katura. University of California, Santa Cruz. Scientific
illustrations of artifacts held by the National Museum of Natural History,
including paleobiological plant specimens. Working with Scott Wing.
Department of Paleobiology. 01-Aug-02 to 30-Aug-02.
Roate, April. Working with Scott Wing. Department of Paleobiology.
05-Dec-01 to 31-Jan-02.
Ruesler, Ritra. Department of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate
Zoology, Fishes. 19-Apr-02 to 30-Sep-02.
Roland, Elly. Thomas Jefferson High School. Taxonomy of cetaceans.
Specifically, this project focused on identifying the lithographs in
Van Beneden and Gervais' 1879 Osteographie des Cetaces. Using primarily
the Cetacean Distributional Database, 94 specimens were identified,
including 20 types. Working with Jim Mead. Department of Systematic
Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Mammals. 14-Sep-01 to 25-Jan-02.
Romano, Rachel.
Georgetown University. Identification of the shore fishes of El Salvador,
collected on a joint NMNH/STRI expedition to El Salvador in 2001 AND
literature research for "Hook the Right Fish: The Smithsonian Sustainable
Seafood Cookbook. Working with Carole Baldwin. Department of Systematic
Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Fishes. 01-May-02 to 01-May-03.
Roth, Shana.
Working with Dave Hunt. Department
of Anthropology. To 31-Dec-02
Rothenberger, J. Paige. George Mason University. Working with
John Pandolfi. Department of Paleobiology. 01-Oct-01 to 31-May-02.
Ruch, Robert. Working with Doug Owsley. Department of Anthropology.
09-Apr-02 to 03-Apr-03.
Runyan, Andrea. University of North Texas. Cranial assessments of
periodontal disease was paired with record analysis for specimens in
the Robert Terry Anatomical collection in an attempt to determine whether
a correlation exists between peridontal and heart disease. Working with
Dave Hunt. Department of Anthropology. 25-May-02 to 03-Aug-02.
Saini, Amardeep. Northern Virginia Community College. Assisting
with photographic database of Asian Cultural History Program. Working
with Paul Taylor. Department of Anthropology. 01-Jul-02 to 31-Aug-02.
Saini, Gagandeep. Northern Virginia Community College. Assisting
with photographic database of Asian Cultural History Program. Working
with Paul Taylor. Department of Anthropology. 01-Jul-02 to 14-Aug-02.
Salazar, Gabriela. Cathedral High School. Filing plant specimens
into the main collections of the U.S. National Herbarium. Working with
Debbie Bell. Department of Systematic Biology, Botany. 08-Oct-02 to
08-Oct-03
Schmidt, Eric. Working with Melinda Zeder. Department of Anthropology.
To 01-Sep-02.
Schneider, Katie. American University. External reproductive morphology
of anomuran crabs. Working with Rafael Lamaitre and Chris Tudge. Department
of Systematic Biology, Invertebrate Zoology. 17-Sep-01 to 31-Dec-02.
Schuetz, Christine. Working with JoAllyn Archambult. Department
of Anthropology. 18-Jan-02 to 15-May-02.
Seebauer, Jessica. SUNY Geneseo. Conducting a morphometric investigation
of East Asian craniometric variation. Working with Steve Ousley. Department
of Anthropology. 25-May-02 to 03-Aug-02.
Sharma, Shubh. American University. The histology and ultrastructure
of internal and external reproductive morphology in hermit crabs (Crustacea:
Anomura: Paguridae). Working with Christopher Tudge. Department of Systematic
Biology, Invertebrate Zoology. 07-Feb-02 to 31-Dec-02.
Shiraishi, Hideka. American University. Studying histology and
microtechnique of invertebrates. Working with Jon Norenburg. Department
of Systematic Biology, Invertebrate Zoology. 13-Sep-02 to 20-Dec-02.
Simanek, Milan. Flint High School. Working with Nancy Adams.
Department of Systematic Biology, Entomology. 11-Mar-02 to 15-Mar-02.
Simmons, Shanna. Working with Greta Hansen. Department of Anthropology.
16-Apr-02 to 31-Aug-02.
Simonato, Bruna. University Estadual Paulista. Establishing an
up-to-date distribution map of the Amazonian bat fauna. Working with
Erica Sampaio and Elisabeth Kalko. Department of Systematic Biology,
Vertebrate Zoology, Mammals. 20-Sep-02 to 30-Apr-03.
Sison, Jill. Yale University. Archiving illustrations of fishes
and invertebrates including database entry. Working with Lisa Palmer
and Molly Ryan. Department of Systematic Biology. 11-Jun-02 to 09-Aug-02.
Skeeles, Angela. Texas A&M University. A comparative study of
Neotropical cat dental morphologies in sympatrically and allopatrically
occuring populations. Working with Don Wilson. Department of Systematic
Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Mammals. 25-May-02 to 03-Aug-02.
Skinner, Matt. Working with Rick Potts. Department of Anthropology.
To 01-Sep-03.
Smith, John. College of William and Mary. The determination of
Hydrogen isotope ratios in bird feathers. Working with Noreen Tuross.
Department of Systematic Biology, LAB. 03-Jun-02 to 31-Aug-02.
Smith, Matthew. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Incorporating
specimens into the taxonomic sequence in the US National Herbarium and
assisting with the extraction of Burmese collections for databasing.
Working with Debbie Bell and Bob Faden. Department of Systematic Biology,
Botany. 15-Oct-01 to 31-Jan-02.
Specht, Chelsea. Working with John Kress. Department of Systematic
Biology, Botany. 22-Jan-01 to 22-Jan-02.
Sperlich, Tobias. Working with Adrienne Kaeppler. Department
of Anthropology. 01-Oct-02 to 31-Dec-02.
Stern, Jamie. George Washington University. Assisting with the
day-to-day operations of the business affairs office including maintaining
filing systems, working on the modern Mongolia store, working on the
Lewis and Clark film and education project, and working on product development.
Working with Karen Fitzgerald. Office of Business Ventures. 03-Jun-02
to 16-Aug-02.
Stewart, Donna. Participating in the research of the Repatriation
Office incuding research on archaeological, ethnological and human physical
collections in response to requests for repatriation by Native American
Tribes and Hawaiian organizations. Working with Eric Hollinger. Department
of Anthropology. Research Experiences for Teachers. 29-May-02 to 02-Aug-02.
Stoeppler, Kristina. Appalachian State University. Cribraorbitalia
and porotic hyperostosis in Native American populations, including analysis
of chronic anemia to separate frequencies of infection and nutritional
deficiencies. Working with Dave Hunt. Department of Anthropology. 20-May-02
to 09-Aug-02.
Teague, Robin. Working with Rick Potts. Department of Anthropology.
16-Sep-02 to 15-Sep-03.
Temple, Daniel. Working with Don Ortner. Department of Anthropology.
07-May-02 to 31-May-03.
Thang'wa, Josephine.
National Museum of Kenya. Museum shops - do they complement the Museum
statement and strategic objectives of the Museum and communication strategies
for permanent exhibitions? As part of the National Museums of Kenya
academic exchanges through Rick Potts. Department of Anthropology. 06-Apr-02
to 20-May-02.
Thiel, Kristen. University of Maryland. The study of coral reefs
in Papua New Guinea as a measure for past climate change. Working with
John Pandolfi. Department of Paleobiology. 16-Sep-02 to 13-Dec-02.
Thompson, Barbara. George Washington University. Documenting
photographs of Native North American Indians in the Southeastern region
of the United States. Working with Joanna Cohan Scherer. Department
of Anthropology. 16-Jan-02 to 05-May-02.
Thornburg, Amanda. Research for species database for Smithsonian
sustainable seafood project. Working with Carole Baldwin. Department
of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Fishes. 14-May-02 to 14-May-03.
Thurston, Lisa. Frostburg State University. Mapping mammal distribution
in Maryland. Working with Dick Thorington. Department of Systematic
Bology, Vertebrate Zoology, Mammals. 07-Oct-02 tp 20-Dec-02.
Tibbott, Gina. George Washington University. Ceramic reconstruction
in the pottery lab as part of the Tell Jemmah publication project. Working
with Gus Van Beek. Department of Anthropology. 02-Jun-2 to 31-Aug-02.
Topping, Grayson. Assisting with the development, preparation,
and presentation of the website featuring the work of Smithsonian archaeologists
in the Olmec region of Mexico and preparing educational posters. Working
with Jane Walsh. Department of Anthropology. 02-Jul-02 to 16-Aug-02.
Umelo, Anthony. Determination of microscopic feather structures
between three species of gulls commonly involved in bird strikes. Working
with Carla Dove. Department of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate Zoology,
Birds. Research Experiences for Teachers. 29-May-02 to 02-Aug-02.
Varholak, Stephanie. Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Conducting
literature and web-based research, editing, and answering inquiries
in the Anthropology Outreach office. Working with Ann Kaupp. Department
of Anthropology. 17-Jun-02 to 17-Jul-02.
Versieux, Leonardo. Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. A study
of genetic variation in the plant Musella lasiocarpa (Musaceae)
through isozyme analysis. Working with John Kress. Department of Systematic
Biology, Botany. 25-May-02 to 03-Aug-02.
Wadeson, Peter. Working with Scott Wing. Department of Paleobiology.
01-Jul-02 to 28-Sep-02.
Waters, Elizabeth. George Washington University. Learning various
aspects of collections management including data entry, loans of objects,
and take-down of Hall 11. Working with Deb Hull-Walski. Department of
Anthropology. 16-Jan-02 to 30-May-02.
Welsh, Allison. Working with Carl Hansen. Photo Services.
Wembey, Virginie. American University. Study of zebra fish utilizing
TEM to determine morphological, chemical, and histological differences
in fish reared in different light conditions. Working with Chris Tudge.
Department of Systematic Biology, Invertebrate Zoology. 27-Sep-02 to
31-May-03.
Whiteclay, Nicole. Working with JoAllyn Archambault. Department
of Anthropology. 29-Jul-02 to 16-Aug-02.
Whitten, Darcy. Roanoke College. Biological illustration for
several scientific manuscripts. Working with Jorge Santiago-Blay. Department
of Paleobiology. 08-Jul-02 to 30-Aug-02.
Williams, Hope. George Washington University. Inventory of the
skeletal biology collections. Working with Dave Hunt. Department of
Anthropology. 01-Sep-00 to 01-Mar-03.
Wood, Brandy. Working on several Anthropology collection management
projects.Working with Deb Hull-Walski. Department of Anthropology. 16-Jan-02
to 01-Jul-02.
Yavornitoky, Valeria. Working with Doug Ubelaker. Department
of Anthropology. 03-Jun-02 to 08-Aug-02.
Yiotis, Christos. Working with Jake Homiak. Department of Anthropology.
23-Sep-02 to 30-Dec-02.
Zeccola, Frank. University of Maryland, College Park. Editing
and layout of the Spring/Summer '02 Arctic Studies Center Newsletter.
Working with Bill Fitzhugh. Department of Anthropology. 03-Apr-02 to
30-May-02.
Zeiser, Kristen. Smith College. Research for the Southeast region
volume of the Handbook on North American Indians. Working with Joanna
Cohan Scherer. Department of Anthropology. 03-Sep-02 to 13-Dec-02.
Zhaurova, Kira. George Mason University. Assisting with special
aspects of collections management and research of leaf beetles. Working
with Dave Furth. Department of Systematic Biology, Entomology. 08-Jul-02
to 08-Jul-03.
Ziscovici, Charles. Walter Johnson High School. Sorting and labeling
fossil shark teeth. Working with Bob Purdy. Department of Paleobiology.
19-Jun-02 to 15-Aug-02.
Ziscovici, Charles. Walter Johnson High School. Geographic variation
in the many-lined sunskinks (Mabuya multifasciata) of Asia. Working
with George Zug. Department of Systematic Biology, Vertebrate Zoology,
Amphibians and Reptiles. 11-Jul-02 to 25-Aug-02 and 23-30-Dec-02.
Zorn, Graham. Department of Mineral Sciences. 01-Jul-02 to 31-Aug-02.
