forensic forum: real science...real experts

Caught up in forensics? Take your fascination to a new level with this engaging lecture series. The Mayborn Museum Complex, in conjunction with the Department of Anthropology, Forensic Science, and Archaeology of Baylor University, presents "Forensic Forum: Real Science...Real Experts."

From January 24 – 26, join renowned forensic scientists as they discuss their experiences and unveil mysteries hidden within bones.

All lectures will take place in the SBC Theater. Individual lectures are $10 for non-members and $8 for members and students. Combined lecture tickets (includes all 4 lectures) are $35 for non-members and $30 for members and students.

For more information and to reserve your spot, please contact Frankie Pack at 254-710-1202. Space is limited, so call early to purchase your tickets.

Click here for the forum schedule.

Our featured book for January is Bones: A Forensic Detective’s Casebook, by Douglas Ubelaker. A noted forensic anthropologist and curator of anthropology at the Smithsonian Institute, Ubelaker has aided FBI and police investigations for many years. His book explores methods used in the field for solving mysteries that lack clues aside from a few bones. Ubelaker’s description of real cases explains how experts can determine facts about the victim and the circumstances surrounding their death.  Join our discussion Thursday, January 17 at 6:30 pm.  Click here to learn more.

Be sure to catch Dr. Ubelaker’s lecture at our upcoming “Forensics Forum: Real Science...Real Experts” on January 26, 2008.

Bones: An Exhibit Inside You creates an awareness of our bones through a variety of engaging hands-on activities.  The exhibit is intended to help both children and adults understand the need for healthy bones and teaches ways to accomplish that goal.  Created by the legendary Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Bones will be on display through February 17, 2008 in the Anding Traveling Exhibit Gallery.  Click here to learn more.  

Skeletons in the Closet: Selections from the Strecker Collection

We’ve dusted off some of our favorite skeletons from the Strecker Collection to complement our traveling exhibit Bones: An Exhibit Inside You.  Survey unusual skeletons from the collection, including a juvenile elephant skeleton and walrus skull, while learning about animal bones and teeth in this fascinating new exhibition.  Skeletons in the Closet will be on display in the exhibit area next to the SBC Theater through March 3.

Wings Across America presents: Fly Girls of WWII

Fly Girls of WWII honors a brave group of young women who flew military aircraft during World War II.  They were known as the WASP (Women Air Force Service Pilots) and they played an essential, but largely forgotten, role in American history.  See some of their priceless uniforms, pictures, awards, a stirring video, and learn about their invaluable contributions. On exhibition through April 1. Click here to learn more.

Shop the post-holiday sale at the museum store!  Prices on many of our unique items will be reduced. 

Also, get your copy of the January book club feature Bones: A Forensic Detective’s Casebook, by Douglas Ubelaker.