Research led by Dr. Sabrina Curran reveals new evidence of early hominin activity in Europe, suggesting that hominins were present on the continent far earlier than previously thought and may have been present in Eurasia by at least 2 million years ago.
Sociology & Anthropology Research
Sociology & Anthropology Research
The Sociology & Anthropology Department builds from the strengths of faculty in the disciplines of anthropology and sociology. Both sociology and anthropology study human behavior, social interaction, and social organization. Both are concerned with how societies are organized and why people act as they do, but approach these issues from different perspectives and traditions.
Our faculty conduct scholarly research in multiples areas, including social inequality, criminology, social theory, sociocultural anthropology, archaeological anthropology, and biological anthropology.
Anthropologists Challenge Arrival of Humans in Europe, North America
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Study Challenges Human Colonization in Americas Before 13,000 Years Ago
Dr. Joseph Gingerich, using a newly developed tool, found evidence exists for a land bridge from Asia to North America. But clear signs of discrete and minimally disturbed archaeological components do not appear south of the continental ice sheets until the Clovis period about 13,000 years ago.
Researchers Explore Roles of Migration Around the World
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Researcher Says Immigration May Be Key to Solving Japan’s Population Crisis
Japan has been experiencing an unprecedented decline in birth rates since 2009, prompting government officials to search for viable solutions. Dr. Charlie Morgan suggests increased immigration could be a solution to this population crisis.
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Between Waves of Migration and Tourism, Researcher Explores Mediterranean Challenges
As Mediterranean cities grapple with rising migration and mass tourism, Dr. Smoki Musaraj is working with experts in the region to understand the effects of these transformations on the everyday lives of migrant and poor residents —and how they are fighting back.
Student Research Opportunities
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Undergraduate Student Research
Undergraduate students can pursue a senior thesis for departmental honors or conduct research with a faculty member.
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Graduate Student Research
The Sociology faculty are active scholars, and graduate students have the opportunity to apprentice with faculty in several ways. Faculty often have ongoing research projects (both funded and unfunded) that students work on and use for their thesis data.
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Resources for Sociology Researchers
Starting points for conducting sociological research at ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ include library resources, data sets, full text archives of research, and citation style guides.
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Field School in Ohio Archaeology
The Field School in Ohio Archaeology was established in 1986 to provide students with an opportunity to explore their interests in archaeology and learn field methodologies to further their careers.