Prairie Archaeological Research Consultants (PARC) offers services related to recovery and analysis of human skeletal remains in both archaeological¹ and forensic contexts.PARC's bioarchaeologist, Tina Nepstad-Thornberry, conducts skeletal analysis and provides forensic and bioarchaeological services for archaeologists, law enforcement agencies, and preservation planners. She has  ten years of professional experience conducting skeletal research on prehistoric, historic, and modern skeletal assemblages from the Great Plains, the Midwest, the Southwestern United States, and the Sudan. Her work has involved a number of clients, including university researchers, government agencies, law enforcement officials, and private contracting firms. Her services include both analysis and report write-up. She also assists with project planning and has been involved in proposal preparation for numerous projects. Because of her extensive background in archaeology and skeletal biology, she is able to structure cost-effective analyses to optimize client resources.

¹ In Iowa, the Burials Program at the Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist must direct the recovery and analysis of human skeletal remains from prehistoric archaeological contexts.

Osteological consultations may include:
· Monitoring of construction activities
· Coordination with federal, state, local and tribal agencies
· Recovery of human skeletal remains
· Identification of age, sex, and ancestry
· Individuation
· Analysis of pathological conditions and trauma
· Metric and non-metric evaluation
· Assessment of tribal affiliation and FORDISC data applications
· Report preparation, submission, and follow-through
· Public Involvement Strategies

Costs for the analysis and reporting vary based on the size and scope of the project. The following “Schedule of Fees” provides estimates for services. The rates listed are inclusive of all time and materials. Estimates are based on an hourly rate of $40.00.

Schedule of Fees                                           
Skeletal analysis                          $300- $500²
Add’l technical writing                     $40.00/hr
On-Site consultation                   $300.00/day^3
2 (per individual)
³ (plus expenses)   

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