Quaternary and Anthropocene Research Group (QARG) is a multi-faculty, multi-disciplinary group focused on integrative research and teaching of geology, paleontology, climatology, anthropology, ecology, and landscape evolution across recent geological past, including the ascent of humankind.

The QARG serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier, public, urban research group dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research in Quaternary science and the study of the Anthropocene. The group is committed to excellence and diversity in students, faculty, staff, and all of their activities. QARG provides an inclusive environment where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish. Through scholarship, service, partnerships, and leadership, QARG creates opportunity, develops educated and engaged citizens, enhances the economy and enriches our university, city, state and global community.