IRMS Laboratory provides critical data to identify US Airways bird strike as migratory Canada Geese MCI scientists, working with researchers at the NZP, the NMNH, the FAA, and the NTSB, analyzed elemental isotopes from feather remains from the January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 bird strike. Meet Christine France, Physical Scientist Christine discusses her work as a Research Physical Scientist at the Smithsonian's Museum Conservation Institute and why she loves her work. (external link opens in a new tab) Stable isotope date from Copan, Honduras Jaguar and puma captivity and trade among the Maya: Stable isotope data from Copan, Honduras