DNA Discussion Project

Head Researcher Anita Foeman, Ph.D. is the head researcher of the DNA Discussion Project. Dr. Foeman holds the rank of Professor in the Department of Communication Studies. Dr. Foeman is a scholar of intercultural and organizational communication. She holds a B.A. from Defiance College, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Temple University. Dr. Foeman joined the faculty of West Chester University in 1982. The DNA Discussion Project is integrated into courses shes teaches in intercultural communication. AFoeman@wcupa.edu Communication Department (610) 436-2500
West Chester University West Chester University is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania about 35 miles west of Philadelphia. It is home to more than 13,000 undergraduate students and has more than 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. University Website Directions	Citation Please cite the use of this website in MLA format: DNA Discussion Project. 5 Apr. 2009. West Chester University Department of Communication Studies. Date Month Year <http://www.dnadiscussionproject.com>. Or APA format: Foeman, A. (2008). DNA Discussion Project. Retrieved Month Day, Year, from http://www.dnadiscussionproject.com
Web & Video Developer Nathan Kutz is the website and video developer (as well as a participant) of the DNA Discussion Project. He is an undergraduate Communication Studies major with interest in intercultural and technological communication. Assistance was also provided by Dr. Philip Thompsen, a Professor of Communication Studies at West Chester University. For technical inquiries and questions or feedback about the website design, please contact Nathan Kutz. nk666668@wcupa.edu	Credits and Disclaimer DNA background images are used by permission from Svilen Mushkatov at http://bigphoto1.blogspot.com. Other DNA images were created and edited by West Chester University undergraduate student Emily Madera and University of Southern Mississippi undergraduate student Corey Hillman. DNA information, photos, DNA profiles, interviews, family secrets, and other content was provided by Dr. Anita Foeman and the Advanced Intercultural Communication course students at West Chester University. DNA maps are taken from the results of the National Geographic's Genographic Project. The content of this website (including photographs, videos, stories, and interviews) is for educational purposes only.