Students from as far as Dayton, Piqua, and Bowling Green joined local participants from Shawnee, Lima Senior, and St. Marys to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through interactive labs.
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July 29, 2024, Press Release from the Hancock Historical Museum: Bring your lunch break to the Hancock Historical Museum at 422 West Sandusky Street to enjoy its monthly Brown Bag Lecture Series at 12 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, discussing “Urban Archaeology” presented by Dr. Robert C. Chidester, Cultural Resources Service Director at The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. Dr. Robert Chidester is the Cultural Resources Service Director at The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc., where he has been the senior archaeologist since 2009. He attended Heidelberg University in Tiffin for his undergraduate degree and holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology and History from the University of Michigan. For most people, the word “archaeology” conjures up images of lost civilizations from long ago and far away. However, any archaeologist will tell you that archaeology can be anywhere – even in your own backyard! Archaeologists from The Mannik & Smith Group have been conducting archaeological studies in and around Findlay as part of the Blanchard River Flood Mitigation Program since 2009. In this presentation, Dr. Chidester will discuss recent excavations that have shed light on the everyday experiences of working-class residents of Findlay in the first half of the 20th century.
March 1, 2024 Press Release from Harvest Moon Media: Cleveland, OH – March 1, 2024 – Dr. Heather Lynn, a historian, cognitive archaeologist, and internationally published bestselling author originally from Lima, Ohio, is set to feature on the globally acclaimed television series, Ancient Aliens on the History Channel. The episode, airing tonight at 8 PM, promises to delve into intriguing theories and historical mysteries of the Sumerian civilization, showcasing Dr. Lynn’s knowledge and research in the field of ancient history. Born and raised in Lima, Dr. Lynn attended St. Gerard School and Lima Senior High School. She has since established herself as a leading figure in the study of cognitive archaeology and ancient mysteries. Dr. Lynn’s work has garnered international recognition, leading to her latest appearance on Ancient Aliens. She credits the roots of her scholarly pursuits to her education at St. Gerard School, where she first developed a love for history and the mysteries of human consciousness.
"Kids can come in here, and they can touch all the fossils. Most of them, and we can teach them about the Different fossils and what they mean and how to speak sort of when you have traced fossils. We can teach you about that. We also have a full-grown Velociraptor here." explains entertainer Eric Teas.