OSA Brown Bag | Anthropological Applications in Death Investigation

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Join Clayton Schuneman, Administrative Director for the Johnson County Medical Examiner Department as he presents an OSA Brown Bag talk on anthropological applications in death investigation. This program is free and open to the public. It will also be viewable via Zoom. Sign up here: https://uiowa.zoom.us/meeting/register/8fEaGcqFT6enUaucglUCqA

Presentation Description:

Clayton Schuneman will discuss basic concepts of medicolegal death investigation and the application of anthropological methods to death scene processing. Clayton completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Iowa and formerly worked as an OSA field and lab tech. While at OSA, Clayton did some specialized work for the Bioarchaeology Department.

About the Series:

Brown Bags at the Office of the State Archaeologist is a semi-regular series where OSA staff and guests share their research over the noon hour. Topics include individuals’ areas of interest, work in the field, and developments in archaeology and architectural history throughout Iowa and the Midwest. Guest speakers whose expertise is in other areas pertaining to archaeology or ethnohistory may be invited throughout the year as well.

These presentations are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to engage in discussion and exchange following the presentation.

A limited number of metered parking spots are available in the OSA parking lot. The remainder of the parking lot is for permit holders only. Note: OSA's entrance is on the northeast corner of the building, not on Clinton St.

Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Clinton Street Building
OSA Lab
700 South Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Elizabeth Reetz in advance at 319-384-0561 or elizabeth-reetz@uiowa.edu.