The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $300,000 Project Grant under the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (CFDA 47.075) program to the University of Southern California (USC) for a project titled "Uncovering the Evolutionary and Developmental Roots of the Modern Human Body Form." The project aims to advance scientific understanding of the transition from the ancestral body shape of early human species to the modern human form by analyzing the skeletal growth patterns and anatomical features of Homo erectus fossils using advanced imaging techniques. The research goals include comparing axial and appendicular skeletal development, validating anatomical reconstructions, and enhancing knowledge of human skeletal growth processes. This collaborative U.S.-Swiss project will engage the public through educational programs and museum collaborations to share the discoveries about human origins and adaptability. The award period is from October 15, 2024 to September 30, 2028.
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