In Vivo Facial Tissue Depth Study of Chinese-americans in New York City

ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I would like to thank the generosity of the Forensic Anthropology and Computer Enhancement Services (FACES) Laboratory at Louisiana State University for the use of its ultrasound equipment. I would like to express my gratitude to my advisor Ms. Mary H. Manhein for her guidance, patience, enthusiasm, and expertise. Without her kindness, I would not have been able to complete this project. I am extremely grateful for the guidance and sage advice I received from Ms. Ginesse A. Listi, including sharing her knowledge about ultrasonic techniques. I thank the rest of my committee, Dr. Miles Richardson and Dr. Robert Tague, for their kind words of advice and patience. I am extremely grateful to Ms. Kerry Weinberg for taking time out of her busy schedule to teach me about ultrasonic techniques and answer any questions I had. Award that enabled me to take the ultrasound equipment to New York City. I am thankful for my parents " support and their interest in my education. Thank you to my friends and the wonderful support that you provide, especially Katherine Blackwelder, for helping me keep my sanity. Finally, thank you to Rick Hunter for reading my drafts and everything that you do.