Texas State University's Operation Identification: Numbers to Names

This webinar offers an in-depth look at Texas State University’s (TSU’s) Operation Identification (OpID) project and its mission to investigate, identify, and repatriate unidentified human remains (UHRs) discovered near the South Texas border. During this webinar, the presenter explores how OpID addresses gaps in medicolegal death investigations, manages UHRs, and fosters collaboration across jurisdictions and internationally. This session also highlights OpID’s ongoing efforts to connect families with their missing loved ones, shedding light on the critical work being done to support these investigations. 

Dr. Kate Spradley is the Director of OpID and a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at TSU. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Arkansas in 2000 and completed her PhD at the University of Tennessee in 2006. As a biological anthropologist, Dr. Spradley’s research focuses on human biological variation, forensic anthropology, bioarchaeology, and quantitative methods.