Don Arp, Jr.
DonArpJr [at] gmail.com or ArpDonJr [at] aol.com
Degree Program:
Master of Arts in Anthropology
Degrees Earned:
Bachelor of Arts with Highest Distinction (Major: History. Minors: Anthropology, Geology, and Political Science), University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2001.
Certificate in Computer Security, Stanford University, 2007.
Degree Pending:
Certificate in Forensic Science, North Central State College (Mansfield, Ohio), late 2009.
Research Interests
Caribbean archaeology and anthropology; forensic science (especially fingerprint analysis and facial reconstruction); development, fabrication, and use of weapons (impact and bladed); battlefield archaeology; and ancient languages and scripts (especially Sumerian cuneiform).
Experience/Training
- Volunteer Civilian Consultant, C-9 Plans, HQ V Corps (Baghdad) U.S. Army and CPA Information Operations - 2003
- On-Air Subject-Matter Expert - KLKN-TV Channel 8 Eyewitness News - 2003
- History Consultant - U.S. Army J-5 (Plans and Policy), HQ US European Command - 2000
- Conservator/Researcher - Ethnographic Weapons Collection, Union College - 2003-2006
- Fort Clark Archaeological Project and Field School, North Dakota - June-July 2001
- NPS Midwest Archaeological Center - Archaeological Lab Work (Wilson's Creek and Pea Ridge Battlefields) - July 2001
Selected Publications
"The Sharp Case: The First Use of Palm Prints for Criminal Identification in Nebraska," Nebraska Chapter - International Association for Identification Newsletter, May 2008, pgs. 10-15.
"Effective Written Reports," LAW and ORDER, April 2007, Vol. 55, No. 4, pages 100-102.
"Dusting the Past: Archaeology and Ancient Fingerprints." Journal of Forensic Identification, November/December 2002, Vol. 52, No. 6, pages 696-703.
"Gators of the Grassland: Prehistoric and Recent Occurrences of Crocodilians in Nebraska." NEBRASKAland, October 2002, Vol. 80, No. 8, pages 36-37.
"Battlefield Oddities: Two Minié Balls from Pea Ridge National Military Park (156)." Nebraska Anthropologist, April 2002, Vol. 17, No. 4.
"Hunting the Dragons: TR and the World's Crocodilians." Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal, November 2001, Vol. XXIV, No. 4, pages 5-8.
"Signs of the Times: The University of Nebraska Cuneiform Tablets." Museum Notes, February 2001, No. 108.
Professional Memberships
Royal Anthropological Institute
Nebraska Chapter of the International Association for Identification
Association of Government Accountants (AGA) - Lincoln Chapter
Honors
United States Army Commander's Award for Public Service - 2007
Nebraska State Patrol Public Service Award - 2002 and 2003
Glenn Gray Memorial Award for Outstanding Performance as an Undergraduate History Major, UNL History Department - 2001
Phi Beta Kappa - 2001
Phi Alpha Theta - 1999
Golden Key National Honor Society - 1999
