Skeletons in a closet
May 26, 2010 2:51 PM Subscribe
NYC/bioloogy/education filter A home for the skeleton in my closet and other biology supplies
This is a wasted question I know
Background so that I'm not accused of murder or illegal activities.
Long ago, as I was finishing a graduate degree and about to move across country to accept a year-long sabbatical position teaching anatomy and biology at a small college -- a prof for whom I previously taught and was about to retire offered me skeletons so that I could teach anatomy at the next location. I did use the skeletons to teach anatomy at a college and then a university.
However, I've left academia and I'm not going back. I live in a really small apartment and there just isn't enough room for me and the skeletons.
I'm lazy and don't want to call lots of unis/colleges. Does anyone know of a college/university in the NYC that 1) uses skeletons for anatomy and biology 2) doesn't have many resources (so they may be put to good use) and 3) will just accept the donations? bonus if they may take old bio texts but I'd be happy to find a good home for the skeletons for the next generation of biologists, med students, etc.
I did see a similar previously asked question, but it was NJ based. I'd prefer to do this here and not travel.
This is a wasted question I know
Background so that I'm not accused of murder or illegal activities.
Long ago, as I was finishing a graduate degree and about to move across country to accept a year-long sabbatical position teaching anatomy and biology at a small college -- a prof for whom I previously taught and was about to retire offered me skeletons so that I could teach anatomy at the next location. I did use the skeletons to teach anatomy at a college and then a university.
However, I've left academia and I'm not going back. I live in a really small apartment and there just isn't enough room for me and the skeletons.
I'm lazy and don't want to call lots of unis/colleges. Does anyone know of a college/university in the NYC that 1) uses skeletons for anatomy and biology 2) doesn't have many resources (so they may be put to good use) and 3) will just accept the donations? bonus if they may take old bio texts but I'd be happy to find a good home for the skeletons for the next generation of biologists, med students, etc.
I did see a similar previously asked question, but it was NJ based. I'd prefer to do this here and not travel.
Have you thought about art programs? They also use skeletons -- to teach anatomy for drawing, most directly. Of course, they would also be *thrilled* at the thought of a donation, most likely. And there are a ton of art programs in NY (perhaps someone else is in one, and can chime in, since you don't want to make your fingers do any walking?).
posted by obliquicity at 3:30 PM on May 26, 2010
posted by obliquicity at 3:30 PM on May 26, 2010
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posted by schmod at 3:00 PM on May 26, 2010