W. Scott McGraw

W. Scott McGraw is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology at The Ohio State University, with affiliations in Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology. He holds dual roles as a Collaborative Scientist at Yerkes National Primate Research Center and Co-Director of the Tai Forest Monkey Project in Côte d'Ivoire. His research focuses on primate behavioral ecology, evolutionary anatomy, and conservation in African rainforests.

Education: Ph.D. (1996), M.A. (1993, 1989), B.A. (1987) in Anthropology from Stony Brook, Alabama, and Northwestern Universities. Extensive postdoctoral training at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Research Interests: Primatology, functional morphology, primate locomotion, dietary adaptations, and conservation of endangered species like the red colobus. Key projects include Tai Forest primate surveys, mangabey feeding mechanics, and microbiome studies.

Publications emphasize primate behavior, skeletal biomechanics, and conservation strategies. Over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Awards include the Harlan Hatcher Faculty Award and Distinguished Teaching accolades.

Grants: NSF funding for bone material studies, dietary analyses, and conservation initiatives. Advised over 20 graduate students and mentored numerous undergraduates. Active in global conservation efforts, including anti-poaching patrols in Ivory Coast.

Labs/Teams: Tai Forest Monkey Project, Ohio State Primate Lab, and collaborations with Yerkes and Emory University researchers.