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About
Dr. Kathleen Sheppard is an Associate Professor of History in the department of History and Political Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She was named Missouri S&T's first Christensen Fellow of History and Political Science in 2021.
Dr. Sheppard is a historian of science focusing on the history of British archaeology and women in science. She received a B.A. in anthropology and sociology from Truman State University, an M.A. in Egyptian archeology from University College, London, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in the history of science from the University of Oklahoma. Her current research is centered on Margaret Alice Murray and the various roles she filled in the Egyptology department at University College, London from shortly after its founding in1892 through the 1950s. Although her research is situated in early twentieth century Britain, she is also interested in the popularization of science in America, the history and significance of World’s Fairs, and the Space Race.
Dr. Sheppard is involved with the Society for Women Engineers at S&T. She teaches the History of Science survey and Western Civilizations. Kathleen is also on the executive committee of the Histories of Archaeology Research Network.
Executive Board, CSTS
Contact Information
122 Humanities-Social Sciences
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO 65409-1260
(573) 341-4815
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Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. History of Science, University of Oklahoma
… → 2010
M.A. History of Science, University of Oklahoma
… → 2006
M.A. Egyptian Archaeology, University College London
… → 2002
B.A. Anthropology and Sociology, Truman State University
… → 2001
External positions
Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellow, Department of Core Curriculum, School of Sciences and Engineering, American University in Cairo
Sep 1 2010 → Aug 1 2011
Research Interests
- History of Science, Women in Science, History of Archeology, British History
Disciplines
- History
- History of Science, Technology, and Medicine
- Women's History
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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PLAYING IN THE PAST: Visualising Living and Immersive Past Worlds
Macleod, C. A., Renshaw, G. & Sheppard, K., Jan 1 2024, The Routledge Handbook of Archaeology and the Media in the 21St Century. Taylor and Francis, p. 152-161 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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The many lives of Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt
Sheppard, K., Mar 10 2023, In: Science. 379, 6636, p. 988 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Tea on the terrace: Hotels and Egyptologists' social networks, 1885-1925
Sheppard, K. L., Aug 9 2022, Manchester University Press. 217 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE: GAMIFIED COURSE DESIGN IN HISTORY OF SCIENCE
Stewart, J. & Sheppard, K., Jun 16 2021, In: International Journal of Designs for Learning. 12, 2, p. 40-48 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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HSS Virtual Forum: Futures Series
Marcos, P. M., Naramore, S. E., Sheldon, M. P., Pickman, S., Qidwai, S. A. & Sheppard, K., Sep 1 2021, In: Isis. 112Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Egypt Exploration Society (External organization)
Sheppard, K. (Member)
Jan 1 2014 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Society of Women Engineers (SWE) (External organization)
Sheppard, K. (Member)
Jan 1 2012 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Histories of Archaeology Research Network (External organization)
Sheppard, K. (Member)
Jan 1 2008 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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History of Science Society (External organization)
Sheppard, K. (Member)
Jan 1 2005 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society (External organization)
Sheppard, K. (Member)
Jan 1 2004 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
Press/Media
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8 forgotten women Egyptologists that history overlooked
4/2/25
3 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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The 3 travelers forgotten by history who opened the door to ancient Egypt
10/19/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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25 S&T Faculty Members Receive Tenure, Promotions
Roberson, E. M., Schuman, J. B., Woodley, R., Merfeld-Langston, A. L., Khilkevich, V., Sheppard, K., Belfi, A. M., Spurlock, D., Wu, C. B., Murphy, J., Gosavi, A., Olbricht, G., Han, D., Bo, R., Wen, H., Wilkerson, K., Nath, M. & Yang, X.
7/8/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Missouri University of Science & Tech: The Year In Research - Stories Worth Revisiting
Whitefield, P. D., Ma, H., Jentschura, U. D., Bai, B., Sheppard, K., Belfi, A. M., DeWitt, P., Gosavi, A., Canfield, C., Liu, J. & Brown, T.
12/23/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Egyptologist Available to Talk About 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of King Tut
10/31/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research