Paul Adderley
Paul Adderley
Lecturer in Geoarchaeology and Environmental History
An international group of scientists, social scientists, architects, and planners developed proposals for the design and function of three sites in Niger—a museum, a cultural center for nomadic peoples, and a fossil field site. |
The NigerHeritage project involved rethinking the design and function of two cultural facilities and one paleontological site—a museum, a cultural center for nomadic peoples, and a fossil field site—for preservation of Niger’s paleontological, archaeological, and cultural heritage. Research, discussion, and forums held in the U.S. and Niger—involving scientists, social scientists, architects, planners, and the public—aimed to forge consensus plans for these cultural initiatives, the ultimate goals of which include long-term preservation and celebration of unique cultural heritage, engagement of surrounding communities, and novel architectural solutions that are sustainable and environmentally sensitive.
Lecturer in Geoarchaeology and Environmental History
Professor Emeritus of African History, African Studies, and the College
Researcher, Department of Organismal Biology & Anatomy
Lauren Conroy oversees research projects at the University of Chicago Fossil Lab.
Professor, Department of Organismal Biology & Anatomy and Committee on Evolutionary Biology