history and political science
Fogg named to ‘French History’ editorial board
Dr. Shannon Fogg, chair and associate professor of history and political science, was named to the editorial board of the journal French History. Published by Oxford University Press, the journal reaches over 3,000 institutions worldwide. During her five-year term, Fogg will be responsible for reviewing articles related to 20th-century French history, particularly those focused on the 1940s. Fogg has previously served on the editorial board of the journal French Historical Studies, published by Duke University Press.
Read More »Ahmad named Curators’ Teaching Professor
Dr. Diana Ahmad, a professor of history and political science and Missouri S&T archivist, has been named Curators’ Teaching Professor of history and political science. She will be honored during the commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 19.
Read More »Gragg interviewed by the BBC
Dr. Larry Gragg, Curators’ Teaching Professor of history and political science, was interviewed for the BBC World Service show Witness for its episode “Noel Coward Plays Vegas” on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Coward, the famed English playwright, singer and actor, performed at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas in 1955. Gragg provided background on organized crime in Las Vegas, Coward’s preparation for his performances and the importance of entertainment in attracting gamblers to casinos.
Read More »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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