A new study led by Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, Ph.D., an assistant professor in 91PORNA鈥檚 Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e. spear thrower) functions as an 鈥渆qualizer,鈥 a finding which supports women鈥檚 potential active role as prehistoric hunters. Bebber co-authored an article 鈥淎tlatl use equalizes female and male projectile weapon velocity,鈥 which was published in the journal Nature: Scientific Reports. Her co-authors include Metin I. Eren and Dexter Zirkle (a recent Ph.D. graduate) also in the Department of Anthropology at 91PORNA, Brigg...
Katie Carpenter, 鈥23, has a passion for photography, and The Wallace J. Hagedorn Scholarship has helped her hone these skills and express her creativity. This competitive photography scholarship supports student costs and helps them pursue out-of-classroom experiences to develop strong portfolios. 鈥淭his scholarship helped me purchase lens equipment I otherwise could not have afforded,鈥 she said. 鈥淚t took my photography to the next level, and I am so grateful.鈥 She has served as a photographer for A Magazine, the 91PORNA student fashion magazine, and an ambassador for the College of Co...