history and political science
Ahmad addresses Nevada Historical Society, Naval Academy
Dr. Diana L. Ahmad, professor of history and political science and university archivist, was the keynote speaker at the Nevada Historical Society’s conference on Friday, Sept. 25, in Reno. Her paper was titled “All Roads Lead to Nevada.”
Read More »Sheppard speaks about women in archaeology
Dr. Kathleen Sheppard, assistant professor of history and political science, was invited to speak as part of the Centenary Celebrations for the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology at University College in London on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Sheppard’s talk, titled “Professional Networks of Women: Margaret Murray’s Role in Archaeology,” highlighted Murray’s work in Malta and her training of her female students and colleagues.
Read More »Fogg consults for BBC program
Dr. Shannon Fogg, chair and associate professor of history and political science, recently served as a historical consultant for the BBC One program “Who Do You Think You Are?” The program explores the genealogy of well-known individuals. The episode Fogg assisted with features the story of actress Jane Seymour’s ancestors, who were Polish Jews that fled the Nazis in France during World War II. The program first aired in the UK on Thursday, Aug. 20.
Read More »Huber earns department award
Dr. Patrick Huber, professor of history and political science, recently earned the Constance R. Brown Faculty Excellence Award. The award recognizes the member of the history and political science department at Missouri S&T who best demonstrates excellence in teaching, research and service during the previous year.
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