Undergraduate Students Present at a Joint AMAAZE and Anthropology Brown Bag Talk

From left to right: Laena, Quinn, Taava, Katrina, Matt

Undergraduate students Taava, Laena, and Quinn presented a new idea for a citizen science project during a joint AMAAZE and Anthropology Brown Bag lunch talk on Friday. They originally joined AMAAZE to scan bone fragments for research, and while they eventually got hands-on scanning experience, the semester began with unexpected equipment and technical challenges.

Instead of losing momentum, they got creative. While waiting for scanner repairs, they began brainstorming and what emerged was a thoughtful and ambitious idea for a citizen science platform.

Their proposed project invites the public to participate in the virtual reconstruction of archaeological and fossil fragments, transforming research into a collaborative, educational, and even playful experience.

We’re all excited to see how this project develops over the coming year. With any luck, our next update will be sharing a fully realized launch. Stay tuned!