Casey Varabkanich

M.A. Student
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Summary

Current status: M.A. student
Lab association: Stull Lab

Casey Varabkanich is a master's student in biological anthropology with interests in ontogeny, evolution, and sexual dimorphism. Casey has experience teaching in Anthropology and English departments, as well as archaeological excavation experience. In his undergraduate career, under the direction of Dr. Clark Spenser Larsen, Casey assisted in reconstruction, fragment analysis, and dental photography of remains from the St. Catherine’s island site. Casey's current research focuses on the relationship between cranial and pelvic measurements across ontogeny, with a specific focus on sexual dimorphism.

Research interests

  • Sexual dimorphism
  • Evolution
  • Human growth and development
  • Forensic anthropology

Education

  • B.S. Biology with specialization in Forensics, The Ohio State University, 2020