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Department of Anthropology

P. David Polly - 2025 Recipient

Headshot of P. David Polly The 2025 presentation of the Rohlf Medal was made to  P. David Polly (Indiana University) on October 22, 2025. The title of his lecture was "Paths Through Morphospace: Morphometrics, Phylogenetics, and Evolution".

Dr. Polly's Rerecorded Rohlf Medal Lecture

Unfortunately, the Dr. Polly's original Rohlf Medal lecture was not recorded, but he rerecorded a version for his YouTube channel.

Dr. Polly's Rohlf Medal Ceremony

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Eric Delson at the podium introducing the Rohlf Medal lecture
Department Chair Kathy Twiss at the podium introducing the Rohlf Medal lecture
F. James Rohlf presents the Rohlf Medal to P. David Polly
P. David Polly at the podium delivering his Rohlf Medal lecture
A wide view of P. David Polly delivering his Rohlf Medal lecture, showing a portion of the crowd in the lecture hall
P. David Polly weaing his medal, standing with Jim and Janice Rohlf
A group photograph of Dean David Wrobel, Janice Rohlf, Kathy Twiss, David Polly wearing his medal, Jim Rohlf, and Eric Delson
Photograph of Rohlf Medal Reception attendees chatting with F. James Rohlf