Tag: Fossils
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Paul Selden, University of Kansas – Studying Spider Fossils
Many people are scared of spiders. But, Paul Selden, professor of invertebrate paleontology at the University of Kansas, has a different opinion of our multi-legged arachnid friends. Through a survey of spider fossils, Dr. Selden is helping piece together ancient ecosystems to better understand the world at present. Paul Selden is a Distinguished Professor in…
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Dennis O’Rourke, University of Utah – Life on the Bering Land Bridge
The Bering Strait is usually thought of as the migratory path whereby many of our ancestors found their way to America. Dennis O’Rourke, professor of anthropology at the University of Utah, is hunting for clues that might indicate a people indigenous to this area. Dr. Dennis O’Rourke is a professor in the Department of Anthropology…
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Dan Peppe, Baylor University – Proconsul Fossils
Of all fossils, the Proconsul is among the earliest ever discovered. Dan Peppe, assistant professor of geology at Baylor University, is studying these fossils to help understand the evolution of all primates. Dr. Dan Peppe is an assistant professor in the Department of Geology at Baylor University. His research interests are focused on reconstructing ancient climates and ecosystems in North…
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Paul Hearty, UNC Wilmington – Climate Change Patterns
What’s the best way to study climate change? Paul Hearty, associate professor in the Environmental Studies department at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, is looking back in time in order to make conclusions about the future of our environment. Paul Hearty is an associate professor in the Environmental Studies Department at the University of…