FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Shuala M. Drawdy Chosen as Second Ellis R. Kerley Forensic Sciences Foundation Scholarship Winner

August 31, 2002 -- The Ellis R. Kerley Forensic Sciences Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to advance research and development in the field of forensic anthropological science, announced today they have awarded Shuala M. Drawdy from the University of Florida, the Ellis R. Kerley Graduate Scholarship for the 2002/2003 academic year. 

             The Ellis R. Kerley Graduate Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate student who is continuing his or her education and research in forensic anthropology. 

             The Ellis R. Kerley Forensic Science Foundation is a non-profit organization that works to advance research and development in the science of forensic anthropology by providing educational opportunities to universities and school systems around the country.  The foundation provides funding through grants and scholarships to members of the anthropology community in order to encourage education, progress and further advancements in this specialized science.  

 The Ellis R. Kerley Forensic Sciences Foundation was started in 2000 in memory of Ellis R. Kerley, forensic anthropologist (1924-1998), to promote the development of forensic anthropology by providing educational opportunities to students through scholarships and by encouraging further research from colleagues by providing grants to scientists who make a difference in the field of forensic anthropology. 

For More Information Contact:

Ellis Kerley Forensic Sciences Foundation
Tel: 678/467-7248
Internet: info@elliskerleyforensicsciencesfoundation.org