A distinguished professor at IUP was recently chosen as a Fulbright Scholar for the upcoming academic year.
Dr. Ben Ford, Chair of the university’s Department of Anthropology, will complete his study in the Spring 2025 semester in Portugal, which coincides with his planned sabbatical. His project involves synthesizing archaeological landmarks, recording new sites along former Pederneira lagoons, combining data with historical evidence to track human-landscape dynamics as the lagoons evolved, and applying a landscape agency perspective to understand past human-environment interactions.
Ford called the selection “an incredible honor and an extremely exciting opportunity.” He adds his goal is to eventually lead IUP students to experience global culture and to involve them in data collection, fostering collaborations.
Ford has been at IUP since 2009 and department chair since 2017.
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