Stalking the Ancient
Dog
Research Project
Outline 1.0
1. Complete Research Project
Proposal
- Meet with Deans of College of Science
and Mathematics at the University of South Carolina
2. Carolina Dog Association Trip
to Kuwait
- Present "Stalking the Ancient Dog"
project to Kuwait officials
- Lay groundwork for Kuwait participation
as beginning point
- Secure funding
Possibly gather DNA samples
3. Setup Pilot Program
at Dreher High School
- Pilot High School will conduct and establish
procedures for:
- Collecting DNA samples
- Local dog pounds
- SPCA
- Individual dog owners
- In the wild
- Processing DNA samples
- Preparing gels
- Forwarding gels to USC for processing
and sequencing
- Train high schools around the world how
to participate by studying dog populations along man's migratory
route
- Resources Supplied by High School(s)
- Opportunities and Benefits to High Schools
and Students
- Learn Forensic Science and Police Crime
Lab techniques
- Learn how to conduct DNA research
- Learn genetics
- Learn how to conduct field studies
- Increased computer and internet skills
- Expand understanding of history of man
and civilization
- Stimulate curiosity in science, history
and math
- Worldwide exposure for schools
4. The College of Science
and Mathematics at the University of South Carolina's Participation
- Administer Total Project
- Hire Research Professor to head project
- Controls funds (grants)
- Coordinates and supports high school participation
- Provides physical space and classroom/lab
furnishings for project
- Scan and sequence gels
- Analyze and publish results
- Send data to National Center for Biotechnology
Information
- Benefits to USC
- Visibility to future college students
- Support for upcoming Forensic Science
Degree program
- Identify talented high school students
to attend USC
- Worldwide exposure for University
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