nvestigations conducted by the Section of Anthropology concentrate on culture changes and adaptations worldwide, with emphasis on the past 15,000 years in North and South America. Ongoing prehistoric archaeological research focuses on Native American maritime adaptations on Martha's Vineyard, as well as in the Caribbean and Peru; Native American cultures in western Pennsylvania; and rock art in the eastern United States. Scholars reconstruct prehistoric diets through the analysis of archaeological floral and faunal remains. Current research also encompasses the study of bone tools from the southwestern United States and documentation of the domestication of horses in central Asia. Work in historic archaeology includes investigations of change and adaptation in the city of Pittsburgh's commercial urban center. Ethnological research concentrates on traditional women's art of the Lakota of South Dakota, Native American tourist and folk art, and the significance of costume styles of the Quichua of Ecuador. Affiliated research and field associates enhance the staff's archaeological and ethnological research throughout the world. The Section of Conservation works closely with the Section of Anthropology to ensure that the objects in the collection are in a stable condition and accessible for exhibit and research. [ FACILITIES FOR VISITING SCHOLARS | LIBRARY | PROGRAMS ] [ INTERNSHIPS | PUBLICATIONS | CONTACT ADDRESS ] Facilities for Visiting Scholars: Research space in study collections; conservation, archaeology, and photographic laboratories; archives; copier and word processing; computerized inventory of ethnological and archaeological specimens. Library: Anthropological research library in O'Neil Research Center with 4,000 books and 400 periodical runs; access to main CMNH Library with 33,000 books and 2,100 periodical runs covering all fields of natural history. Programs: Collaborative programs with University of Pittsburgh (Department of Anthropology; Center for Latin American Studies); cooperative arrangements with Carnegie-Mellon University, Duquesne University, Chatham College; Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and other local colleges and universities. Internships: Upon arrangement. Publications: Annals, Bulletins, Special Publications of Carnegie Museum. Contact Address: Edward O'Neil Research Center, 5800 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3706; Tel: (412) 665-2618; Fax: (412) 665-2751.

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