For Immediate Release:
Contact: Richard Lake, CSN Public Relations Specialist, 702-651-7715, Richard.Lake@csn.edu
CSN Opens State-of-the-Art Biological Anthropology Lab
The new laboratory facility exposes students to the most up-to-date technology in the field
LAS VEGAS, March 24, 2016 – Students, experts in the field and those interested in anthropology and archaeology are invited to tour a new physical anthropology lab from 4-7 p.m. April 8 on the College of Southern Nevada’s Charleston campus.
The lab features bones, stone tools and other archaeological paraphernalia, lab-grade microscopes, DNA kits and other equipment important to studying humanity’s past and its cultures.
CSN Anthropology Professor Diane Hardgrave was a driving force behind the college’s new biological anthropology lab.
“For the first time at CSN, students have the opportunity for hands-on experience in the types of measurements, methods and analysis that anthropologists engage in,” said Dr. Charles Okeke, Dean of the School of Education, Behavioral and Social Science.
In addition to exposing anthropology students to new equipment, the lab also offers general education students an additional opportunity to meet a science laboratory requirement.
What: Open House at the new biological anthropology lab at CSN
When: From 4-7 p.m. April 8
Where: CSN’s Charleston campus, G-206
About CSN:
Founded in 1971 and educating thousands of students a semester, the College of Southern Nevada (csn.edu) is the state’s largest and most ethnically diverse higher education institution. CSN students can choose from over 150 degree and certificate options in more than 90 areas of study, including 23 degree and certificate programs available entirely online. Students create flexible, personalized schedules, including day, evening, and weekend classes taught on three main campuses and multiple locations throughout Southern Nevada. CSN — your future starts here. CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination
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