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Matthew P. Rhode
Email: abqcnl@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Objective
To obtain a position at a respected Anthropological / Archaeological research / teaching institution where I may contribute to the field through publications and instructing the next generation of scholars via my expertise in Physical Anthropology, Human Osteology, and Bioarchaeology
Educational Objective
To continually expand my expertise in the methods and theory of Physical Anthropology, Human Osteology, and Bioarchaeology emphasizing South American Prehistory and Forensics.
Qualifications
Strong work ethic and desire to perform tasks to the best of my abilitiesDetailed knowledge of human osteology and techniques of osteological analysisStrong interest in the field of Physical Anthropology and Human OsteologyWillingness to explore a broad range of Osteological research techniques and topicsDesire to understand statistical and computer applications and their appropriate uses in the analysis of skeletal data
Education
BA – Anthropology - (summa cum laude) May 16, 1998 Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), Indiana, PA.
Concentration on archaeological track of IUP’s anthropology curriculumMaintained a 4.0 gpa over four years attendance at IUPMinored in Geology with a concentration in Paleontology and StratigraphyCompleted 4 semesters of (MSA) or Modern Standard Arabic
MA - Physical Anthropology - University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) August 1, 2001
Thesis: Craniofacial Morphology and the Consequences of Intentional Cranial
Deformation Among Prehistoric Andean Populations
Maintained a 3.95 gpa over three years attendance at UNLV
Relevant Courses
UNLV (Graduate)Thesis Research (2000-2001) Seminar – Current Thought in Physical Anthropology course surveying the range of data that has been collected from human skeletal remains ranging from incidence of malnutrition in child derived from dental stress to biological affinity from both discrete and continuous cranial traits.Seminar - Paleoanthropology (biocultural exploration of human development from earliest ancestors through the appearance of anatomically modern Homo sapiens)Dental Anthropology (focusing on the identification and analysis of human dentition, aging, sexing, maturation, evolution, and pathology, included creation and analysis of personal dental casts)Directed Readings (Summer 1999, Spring 2000), focus on collection and reading of sources for thesis, and independent research on dental and long bone development, the estimation of stature among prehistoric Andean populations, and determination of sex from bones using sex determined from mummified remains.Seminar - Anthropological Research and Design (focusing on the development of sound research design using the scientific method, also covered issues of statistic use (parametric and nonparametric) paper presentation, publication, and grant development)Independent Study (Spring 1999, Summer 2000) initial work on estimation of stature among prehistoric Andean populations comparing the reliability of the Trotter and Gleser vs. Genoves methods for use with these populations. Data collection for MA thesis, 3 months in Chile.Forensic Research Methods (topical course in Forensic Anthropology, covering such issues as the forensic use of skeletal remains, ballistics evidence, finger prints, entomology, and crime scene analysis including a visit to the Clark County Coroner’s Office) Statistics for Scientists (graduate level course in statistics, with coverage of histogram construction, summary statistics, probability, and hypothesis testing)
IUP (Undergraduate)Anthropology of Bone (introductory Osteology course with emphasis on human and animal remains)Archaeological Research Design and Analysis (conducting original research and analysis on a project of my own design)Museum Methods (introductory course in Museology requiring a final exhibit project)Biological Anthropology (course on human evolution, genetics, and Primatology)North American Archaeology (general background to North American Archaeology from early Paleo-Indian to modern historic settings)Archaeology and the Bible (introduction to Palestinian Archaeology with emphasis on connection between real facts presented in the Bible and associated elements found in the Archaeological record)Cultural Resource Management (course addressing laws and regulations affecting Archaeology today)Cultural Ecology (course on the development and evolution of various cultures from around the world)Human Anatomy Lab & Lecture (course on gross anatomy with hands on experience with bones and a human cadaver)Anthropology Seminar (upper division course examining the theories that are the basis of present day Anthropological research)Creation Myths (synthesis course that explored the similarities and differences of creation myths from around the world)Islam (an introductory course exploring the founding, development, and present day situation of Islam)
Relevant Course / Internship Projects / Presentations
PresentationsChinchorro Mummies of Northern Chile – Presentation of Clarion County Chapter of Kiwanis Club (May, 2001)
UNLV(Paper and Power Point Presentation) for Current Thought in Physical Anthropology, Age at formation of Harris lines: A review of Methodology. (Spring 2000) (Paper and Power Point Presentation) for Paleoanthropology, Who were the first tool users? Possible tool use prior to 2.5 MYA (Fall 1999)(Paper) Dental Anthropology, project undertaken for graduate credit, Interobserver analysis in Dental Non-metric traits: A Study (Fall 1999)(Paper) completed during Directed Readings, related to Independent Study, Stature Among Prehistoric Andeans: A Reliability of the Trotter and Gleser vs. Genoves methods for use with South American Populations (Summer 1999)(Preliminary Study) conducted during Directed Readings, Correlation between subadult dental age and long bone length in prehistoric Andeans – Growth and Development Study (Summer 1999)(Paper and Presentation) for Anthropology Research Design, Craniometrically Derived race as a check of morphologically derived race: Research Study (Spring 1999)(Presentation and Report) in Forensic Research Methods, on the results of my semester project, Documentation of Sex in the Human Os Coxa, Using New Measurements, and Associated Regression and Index Formulae (Fall 1998)
IUP(Presentation) to Anthropology Club describing my Internship experience at the Smithsonian Institution’s NMNH Repatriation Office, Physical Anthropology Lab(Report) Documentation of Human Remains from the Red Horse Hawk (39CO34), Medicine Creek (39LM2), and St. John’s (39HU213) sites, (Summary of 1997 Summer Internship activities with Smithsonian Institution)(Display) Science or Sacrilege? A NAGPRA Debate: Discussed NAGPRA and the Osteological analysis of Human Remains.(Paper) Second Temple Period burials the Coin on Eye custom, examined burial custom of Palestine in the second temple period (1st century BC to 1st century AD)and the question of whether placing coins upon the eyes of the dead was a custom of Greek Origin (part of Archaeology and the Bible course)(Semester Project and Class Presentation) A study of cremated human remains of probable Hohokam origin (part of Archaeological Research Design and Analysis course)(Paper) Transition from Hunting and Gathering to Farming and the Osteological Paradox, examined the effect of the transition from hunting and gathering to farming and the effect on health as seen in skeletal remains, using Dickson Mound as an example of both the pro and con positions (part of Cultural Ecology course)(Presentation and Paper) Biological Determinism or Biased Determinism A review and critique of Steven Jay Gould’s The Mismeasure of Man (associated with Anthropology Seminar course)
Research, Work, Volunteer Experiences
Research in Chile = collected data from a sample 350 crania and mandibles at the MASMA (Museo Arqueolog co San Miguel de Azapa) in Arica, Chile. Data collected for MA thesis and funded by a series of scholarships and awards. (Summer 2000)Teaching Assistant UNLV Anthropology Department, Courses = Introduction to Physical Anthropology I & II, Human Osteology, History of Anthropology, Native Americans, Anthropology of Aging, = responsibilities included preparation of four tests during semester, conducting review sessions for the each test, showing videos, lecturing during semester, and holding regular office hours and lab hours to assist students. (Fall 1999, Spring 2000, Fall 2000, Spring 2001)GREAT Summer Assistantship (1/30), conducted independent research, focusing on the location and reading of sources for my thesis while also working on several other projects, previously mentioned, (Summer 1999, Summer 2000)Analyzed human remains from eight burials excavated from South Strabane site, Washington Co., PA (student worker = lead investigator Fall, Spring 1997) contracted as specialist to complete analysis and write up results (lead investigator, Summer of 1998)Internship (3 months) working in Smithsonian Institution’s NMNH Repatriation Office, Physical Anthropology Lab, conducted research on previously unanalyzed set of remains and submitted report of finding now on file at Repatriation Office. (Summer 1997)Campbell farm property Phase I - Indiana, PA (co-writer of report) (Spring 1997)Freeport Dock Phase I – Freeport, PA (crew) (Fall 1996)Liverpool Access Phase I – Liverpool, PA (crew) (Fall 1996)Field School, Smicksburg PA 6 weeks (student) (Summer 1996)Bogus Run preliminary excavations in Allegheny National Forest (crew) (Spring 1996)Semester Cataloguing Smicksburg Artifacts, in IUP Archaeology lab (volunteer) (Fall 1995)Preliminary Excavation at Smicksburg, PA (volunteer) (Spring 1995)Smicksburg, PA 2-day excavation (student) (Fall 1995)Eliza Furnace 2-day excavations, near Nanty Glo, PA (volunteer) (Fall 1994)
Interests
Reading fiction (Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Classics), Non-fiction (materials related to my areas of interest (Osteology, Bioarchaeology, Forensics, South American Cultures, Middle East)Computers: IBM PC (working knowledge of Office 97 (MS Word, Excel, Power Point), Explorer, Netscape, Agent, Pegasus, and various game platforms), SPSS 8.0, Stat Plus, MiniTab, SAS, and Power MacsPrehistory (overall world prehistory, focus on Near-East, Nabateans, Petra, South America Chinchorro, Chiribaya, Chachapoya, Inca)Religion (interest in the interaction of culture and religion at times of death, relation of religion to burial practices and treatment of the dead)Photography (SLR) B/W and Color photographic composition and developmentApplication of non-destructive and non-invasive approaches (endoscopy and x-rays) to studying of human remains (skeletal, mummified)
Honors
UNLV Great Assistantship Summer 1999, Summer 2000UNLV Summer Session Scholarship Summer 2000UNLV Study Abroad Scholarship Summer 2000Barrick Graduate Fellowship to attend UNLV, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (1 of 3 awarded per year) Fall, Spring 1998Graduated Summa Cum Laude, IUP, May, 1998 Valedictorian, IUP Anthropology Department, graduating class May 1998Dean’s List (94,95) (95,96) (96,97) (97,98)Provost’s Scholar (95,96) (96,97)Lambda Alpha (Epsilon Chapter) Anthropology Honors Society, inducted 1994Phi Kappa Phi, National Scholastic Honor Society, inducted April 1997Sigma Gamma (Tau Chapter) Earth Science Honors Society, inducted 1998National Honor Society, inducted Junior year of High School, 1993
Publications
Stature Among Prehistoric Andeans: Trotter and Gleser or Genoves that is the question. (Submitted for Publication to the American Journal of Physical Anthropology) Fall 1999-Fall 2000
Memberships
Member, MU ASA (Anthropology Student Association) 2001Student Member, SAA (Society for American Archaeology) 2001Student Member, AAA (American Association of Anthropologists) 2000Anthropology Department Graduate Student Representative 1999-2000Student Member, AAPA (American Association of Physical Anthropologists) (1998-present)Interim Vice Present, UNLV Anthropology Society (Fall 1998, Spring 1999)Member, UNLV Anthropology Society and Webmaster (Fall 1998-present)Phi Kappa Phi (1996-present)Lambda Alpha (Epsilon chapter) Anthropology Honors lifetime member (1996-present)Sigma Gamma (Tau Chapter) Earth Science Honors (1998-present)Member, IUP Anthropology Club and past Vice President (1994-1998)
References
Anthropology Department, IUP
G-12E McElhaney Hall
Phone: 724-***-****
Indiana, PA 15705
Email: abqcnl@r.postjobfree.com
She is the professor with whom I studied Anthropology of Bone course. She is the professor most closely linked to my interests in Osteology and would a good individual to talk to about such matters
Dr. Phillip Neusius, Associate Professor
Anthropology Department, IUP
G-12F McElhaney Hall
Phone: 724-***-****
Indiana, PA 15705
Email: abqcnl@r.postjobfree.com
He is the professor of my six-week field school and my main archaeological professor at IUP. Thus he would be a good person to talk to about my performance as an archaeologist.
Dr. Laurence Kruckman, Professor
Anthropology Department, IUP
G-12D McElhaney Hall
Internship Advisor
Indiana, PA 15705
Phone: 724-***-****
Email: abqcnl@r.postjobfree.com
He was my advisor while I was at IUP, and was also my advisor during my time at the Smithsonian. I have taken an upper level seminar course from him and feel that he would be a good character reference, if one is looking for that kind of information.
Geoscience Department, IUP
129 Weyant Hall
Indiana, PA 15705
Email: abqcnl@r.postjobfree.com
He is the professor with whom I studied Geology. I took several courses with him including, Intensive Physical and Historical Geology, Paleontology, and Stratigraphy. He would be the individual one would want to talk to in regards to my geology experience.
Anthropology Department, IUP
G-12H McElhaney Hall
Indiana, PA 15705
Email: abqcnl@r.postjobfree.com
He is the professor with whom I obtained a large percentage of my earlier Cultural Anthropological knowledge. Courses taken with Dr. Conelly include Culture Area Study: Africa, and Cultural Ecology.
Elizabeth Miller, Associate Professor
Department of Anthropology
California State University, Los Angles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angles, CA 90032
Email: abqcnl@r.postjobfree.com
She is the Physical Anthropologist I interned with at the Smithsonian. While I was there she was the director of the Physical Anthropology Lab. Since then she has been able to secure a teaching / research position at Cal. State. La. as you can see from her new address. She could tell you about my performance while at the Repatriation Office Physical Anthropology Lab.
Dr. Bernardo T. Arriaza, Associate Professor
Department of Anthropology & Ethnic Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4505 Maryland Parkway P.O. Box
Las Vegas, NV
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Email: abqcnl@r.postjobfree.com
He is the Physical Anthropologist I studied with while attending UNLV. He was my advisor and chair of my Thesis committee. He focus is on bioarchaeology and the study of mummies, but he does have interests in the field of Forensic Anthropology.
Dr. Jennifer Thompson, Assistant Professor
Department of Anthropology & Ethnic Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4505 Maryland Parkway P.O. Box
Las Vegas, NV
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Email: abqcnl@r.postjobfree.com
She is the other Physical Anthropologist I worked with at UNLV during my MA studies. Her emphasis is more on Paleoanthropology and understanding aspects of human growth and development.
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