Academics Anthropology & Sociology Faculty & Staff Faculty & Staff Faculty and Staff contact information for the Anthropology & Sociology Department. Navigate Anthropology & Sociology About Degree Requirements Courses Alumni & Careers Faculty & Staff Forms, Policies, Publications Faculty John Davis Associate Professor davisjh@denison.edu 740-587-5558 Veerendra Lele Associate Professor Chair of Anthropology lelev@denison.edu 740-587-5765 Jane L. Saffitz Assistant Professor saffitzj@denison.edu 740-587-8007 Hosna Sheikholeslami Assistant Professor sheikholeslamih@denison.edu 740-587-8553 John Soderberg Assistant Professor soderbergja@denison.edu 740-587-6559 Celia Tuchman-Rosta Visiting Assistant Professor tuchmanrostac@denison.edu
Unearthing the secrets of a medieval Irish castle Denison students are helping to solve the mystery surrounding Ireland’s McDermott’s Castle, an ancient home of kings.
Prof. Shiri Noy applies her expertise to COVID research Prof. Shiri Noy partners on a National Science Foundation research project to enable better responses to a future pandemic.
Building a public service career toolbox A prestigious summer program gives Cynthia Guerrero ‘22 the knowledge and networks to achieve her goals.
A Vision of Belonging When professors Fareeda Griffith and Karen Powell Sears began a mentoring program for women of color, they were creating an entirely new model.
Addie Buzas ‘20 wins a post-graduation Orr Fellowship With a potent triple major in math, economics, and Spanish, Addie Buzas ‘20 has won a two-year Orr Fellowship.
Where We Go Catalonia and the Culinary Arts An internship at the Smithsonian sparked a fascination that took Josi Miller ’20 to Palamós, Spain — and beyond.
Where We Go Social Justice Entrepreneur Mrinalini Mitra ’20 founded a nonprofit to connect people & global resources. One of her first efforts was a conference for young women in India.
Where We Go From Research to Results: Nitya Daryanani '14 Nitya Daryanani ‘14 found what she needed in an International Studies and Anthropology/Sociology double major at Denison. Now she works in her native Mumb
How We Learn Jayla Johnson '19 Conducted Research at Johns Hopkins In the summer of 2017, Denison University student Jayla Johnson '19 was investigating children in India - while she was doing research in Baltimore.
Where We Go Home advantage Andrianna Peterson's 'Summer on the Cuyahoga' internship made this Cleveland native aware of the opportunities in her own backyard.
Where We Go Arabic: The cultural key to the Middle East Keylee Jones '16 is continuing her study of Arabic after graduation, thanks to a Critical Language Scholarship.
How We Learn Global perspectives on health Associate professor Fareeda Griffith travels to Pakistan to share global health pedagogies.
Where We Go Circling In Advising Circles gather peers and mentors to learn about Denison and themselves.
Where We Go Managing Disaster When disaster strikes, Autumn Lotze '07 is the person you want on speed-dial.
In the News Denison professor explores the ethics of undergraduate research In a new study, Prof. Shiri Noy concludes institutional review boards can be helpful in undergraduate research ethics. Read more
Alumni Aparna Ghosh '08 joins Eckerd College as prof and librarian Aparna Ghosh .08 explores multiple branches of knowledge as Eckerd College's new assistant professor and technical services and collections librarian Read more
Announcements & Updates Neighboring 2000-year-old earthworks recognized by UNSECO Prof. Brad Lepper contributes to recognition of 2000-year-old Indigenous works as UNESCO World Heritage site. Read more