About
Michael Whalen, Ph.D., is an anthropological archaeologist who specializes in the prehistory of the U.S. Southwest and Mexico (Mesoamerica). He is interested in the evolution of societies from simple, egalitarian beginnings to complex states.
Awards and Honors
- The University of Tulsa Outstanding Teacher of the Year, 1995
- Distinguished Research Award from the Chihuahua Section of the National Institute of Anthropology and History of Mexico, 2001
- Golden Trowel Award from the El Paso Archaeological Society, 2012
Education
- Ph.D., The University of Michigan
Dissertation: “Santo Domingo Tomaltepec: Evolution of a Formative Community in the Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico” - M.A., Anthropology, The University of Michigan
- B.A., Anthropology, The University of Rochester
Research interests and areas of expertise
- Ceramic analysis and quantitative analyses in archaeology
- Restoration of classic British sports cars, especially post-war MGs