Dr. Adam Criblez

Professor/Interim Chair

/ Dr. Adam Criblez teaches United States, sport, and regional history. 

/ Previously worked at the Hancock Historical Museum as an archivist, curator, and museum director. 

 
/ He is the author of three books, including Kings of the Garden: The New York Knicks and Their City (2024).

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Jennifer Bengston

Professor

/ Dr. Bengtson is a forensic anthropologist who leads students in real-world investigations to identify long-unidentified human remains. 

/ Her team has collaborated with law enforcement and forensic labs to resolve multiple cold cases, including the 2025 identification of Robert Eaton, whose remains were recovered from the Mississippi River in 2022. 

/ Dr. Bengtson also teaches and conducts research in archaeology and biological anthropology, focusing on gender and motherhood.

Yingkun Hou

Instructor

/ Dr. Hou is a food anthropologist whose work explores the intersection of taste and culture, with a special focus on the sensory experiences of tea and wine. 

/ Before becoming an anthropologist, Dr. Hou worked extensively in the wine industry in China as an educator and taster. 

/ Her research spans craft beer culture in the U.S. and tea-tasting traditions in China, examining how sensory experiences shape cultural practices.