You may not know that bones can talk. Dr. Katherine Weisensee will prove otherwise by sharing with us how bones tell powerful stories about identity, life, and death. Working in the field and lab, she examines skeletal remains to determine details like age, sex, trauma, and health history. Dr. Weisensee often assists coroners with unidentified remains, using her expertise to provide answers for families and communities. The work isn't just scientific, it's human. Each bone represents a real person, and her goal is to give voice to those who can no longer speak. She will share how each skeleton holds a unique story waiting to be uncovered and understood.  

Dr. Katherine Weisensee is a Professor of Anthropology and the Chair of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice. Her work focuses on forensic anthropology and skeletal biology, with specific research interests in improving methods for estimating postmortem intervals. She has developed the geoFOR app to help law enforcement estimate the time of death and is also a consultant for law enforcement in South Carolina.