A science blog that brings you closer to the world of geology! Featuring the "A Day in the GeoLife" and "GeoProject" guest blog series from geoscientists around the world.
NAME: Jacqueline Richard CURRENT TITLE: Associate Professor of Geology AREA OF EXPERTISE: I am a Vertebrate Paleontologist currently working on the K-Pg boundary. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: I have taught at Delgado Community College for 11 years! EDUCATION: I have a Bachelor of Arts in Biology…
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NAME: Cam Muskelly CURRENT TITLE: Aspiring paleontologist, science communicator AREA OF EXPERTISE: Historical geology, deep time geology, paleontology YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: I have been communicating to the public about paleontology for 5 years now. EDUCATION: I am a recent high school graduate. I…
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NAME: Hebert Bruno Campos CURRENT TITLE: Pterosaurologist AREA OF EXPERTISE: Pterosaur paleontology, vertebrate paleontology YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 20 EDUCATION: Graduation (Licenciature in Biology, Universidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú, Brazil), Paleontology of Vertebrates. WEBSITE: https://pterosaurologist.wordpress.com/ What’s your job like? I am investigating the anatomy…
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NAME: Andy Farke CURRENT TITLE: Augustyn Family Curator, Director of Research & Collections, Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology at The Webb Schools YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 10 EDUCATION: B.Sc., Geology, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; Ph.D., Anatomical Sciences, Stony Brook…
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NAME: Jo Hellawell CURRENT TITLE: Executive Officer, The Palaeontological Association (PalAss) AREA OF EXPERTISE: My research has been in both geochemistry and palaeontology. I have held various technical and administrative posts. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 15+ years in Earth sciences, but not quite two…
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NAME: ReBecca Hunt-Foster CURRENT TITLE: Canyon Country District Paleontologist, Utah Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Mesozoic Vertebrate Paleontology AREA OF EXPERTISE: My current research includes a study of Early Cretaceous ornithomimosaurs from North America, along with an additional research project on the…
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NAME: Melanie A. D. During CURRENT TITLE: (UPDATED 9/6/18) Master in Earth Science AREA OF EXPERTISE: Vertebrate Paleontology, applying isotope geochemistry and synchrotron CT on bone histology. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: I started my bachelor’s program in Earth Sciences in 2009, including a minor in…
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Budding paleontologist, Autumn Jacobson, shows her rock and hammer skills!
NAME: Sandie Will CURRENT TITLE: Geohydrologic Data Manager/Professional Geologist (P.G.) AREA OF EXPERTISE: Management, Leadership, Hydrogeology, Hydrostratigraphy, Water Resources YEARS EXPERIENCE: 18 – my experience includes 10 years in environmental consulting and 8 years with a state water agency. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science, Geology,…
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NAME: Sam Scriven CURRENT TITLE: Acting Earth Science Manager, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, United Kingdom AREA OF EXPERTISE: Geoconservation and management of geological heritage. I am particularly interested in developing heritage interpretation and public engagement on the Jurassic Coast, where I…
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NAME: Gary Vecchiarelli CURRENT TITLE: Paleontology Student AREA OF EXPERTISE: My current research involves Triassic beasts from New Mexico. I have been working under my mentor and good friend, Dr. Axel Hungerbuehler, with the Mesalands Dinosaur Museum for the past…
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NAME: Dan Peppe CURRENT TITLE: Assistant Professor of Geology (Update: Promoted to Associate Professor in Spring 2015!) AREA OF EXPERTISE: Paleobotany, paleoclimatology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, paleomagnetism YEARS EXPERIENCE: 11 (5 as graduate student, 1 as post-doc, 5 as Assistant Professor)…
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Hi everyone! Just a short post to let you know that about a week ago, hydrogeology student, Kostas Mandilaris, asked if he could interview me on my career in hydrogeology, since he will soon be starting an MSc program in…
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