Research Interests: Physical Anthropology,
primary interest in comparative primate anatomy (the study of the
similarities and differences between ancestral and modern humans
and non-human primates); secondary interests in primatology, genetics,
and Southwestern archaeology.
Kathy earned dual degrees in French and Anthropology
from the University of Utah (1986), before taking a M.A. in Anthropology
from Arizona State University (1988). Her graduate work in physical
anthropology focused on comparative primate anatomy, specifically
the anatomical characteristics and mechanics of primates’ back
muscles and hand bones. These investigations resulted in several
publications in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology. She
has also taught numerous classes as a Graduate Instructor at Arizona
State University and as an Adjunct Instructor at Mesa Community College.
Presently, she is the Director of Distributed Learning and Instructional
Technology at Oklahoma City Community College where she oversees
the development of web-based courses and the use of classroom technology
to enhance student learning. At OSU she regularly offers ANTH 2353:
General Anthropology as a web-based course through the Arts & Sciences
Outreach Office (for more information, see: http://asoutreach.okstate.edu/ )