The Summer 2020 issue of Expedition was edited and designed entirely in our homes. Thanks to Remy, Alyssa, Alex, Page, authors of the articles, and all those who contributed content. Thanks also to our printer, CRW Graphics, who continued to work with a reduced crew. I hope by the time you read this we are safely back at work at the Museum. If not, we will continue to produce the magazine remotely, and you can be assured that you will receive the Fall 2020 special expanded issue on Philadelphia Gardens.
Robert Dyson, Williams Director of the Museum from 1982 to 1994, was a remarkable man. When he passed away in February, we asked his former students and colleagues to send us memories and photos of Bob. Reading the reminiscences sent to Expedition confirmed the affection and respect with which he was regarded. Dyson, a renowned Near Eastern archaeologist, is perhaps most remembered for his groundbreaking excavations at Hasanlu in Iran, which are featured in our Middle East Galleries. Over the 40 years he taught at Penn, he trained many students who went on to esteemed professorships and to run their own excavations. A mentor and friend to many, Bob lived a full life, and we were lucky to have had him as our director.
Two other articles are included in this issue: the fascinating story of the forensic reconstruction of a Neandertal head which is now displayed in the Sphinx Gallery, and a visit to the Museum by members of the Naskapi Nation of Canada. As always, look through this issue for news of the Museum and short pieces
such as Research Notes, Field Trip, Sneak Peek, and In the Labs. And please write to let us know the stories you would like to see in your magazine.
JANE HICKMAN, PH.D.
EDITOR