The zooarchaeology laboratory is a new research space that is devoted to research and teaching.

We are in the process of building skeletal and taphonomic comparative collections that will include local New England fish, bird, and mammal species, as well as select taxa from southwest Asia and Europe . At this point the collection is small (N = 30 skeletons), and is best suited for teaching and small research projects.

The lab, however, is newly equipped with a fume hood, freezer and basic equipment necessary to process small mammals, birds and fish and the collection will soon begin to grow. Lab space is available for students to undertake research projects, to store research collections and to engage in quiet study. The lab is equipped with scanner, printer and a computer station, with a variety of software packages that students are encouraged to use for their research.

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