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Mentoring Committee Launches "Hidden Curriculum" Series
Despite the time we all spend in courses, have you ever felt that some of your questions about succeeding in higher education, at Ohio State and beyond, were left unanswered? The Department of…
In ancient Arabia, some tools were created to show off skills
Fluted projectile points were used like a “peacock’s feathers”People living in southern Arabia some 8,000 years ago created intricate stone weapons that were not just useful, but designed to “…
Anthropology undergraduate Naa Dromo Korley nominated for 2020 Scholar Athlete Award
Incoming Anthropology undergraduate Naa Dromo Korley was nominated for the 2020 Athlete Award presented by The Columbus Dispatch & Encova Insurance. The Columbus Dispatch & Encova…
Taylor Tomu co-authors a children's book about COVID-19
Talking to children about the ongoing pandemic is not an easy task. Fortunately, there are tools to help. Graduate student and biological anthropologist Taylor Tomu co-authored a free digital book…
Congratulations to the Graduates of 2020!
On Sunday, May 3, The Ohio State University will be hosting a virtual commencement for the Class of 2020. At this time, the Department of Anthropology is excited to graduate 54 undergraduates from…
Clark Larsen elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The Academy of Arts & Sciences--founded in 1780 by John Adams, John Hancock, and 60 others--is a prestigious organization that serves as both an honorary society and an independent research…
Leigh Oldershaw receives Graduate Student Award for Distinguished Service
During Tuesday afternoon’s monthly board meeting (on Zoom!) for the Anthropology Public Outreach Program (APOP), included two unexpected guests: the Department of Anthropology Chair, Dr. Kris…
Chelsea Hunter awarded NSF REG grant
Offered by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Research Experience for Graduates (REG) grant provides supplemental funding to support the cost of a “Cultural Anthropology student’s closely…
Butch Wright, Steven Rhue, and Alex Tuggle awarded Tinker Grants
The Tinker Field Research Grants are awarded for use for travel and field-related expenses for brief periods of pre-dissertation field research in Latin America. The grants are intended to…