About
I grew up in upstate New York, where I developed a passion for fossils (particularly dinosaurs) and natural history at an early age. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Geophysical Sciences from the
University of Chicago and a PhD in Ecology and Evolution from Stony Brook University.
At heart I consider myself a paleoecologist, where I combine a range of approaches including taphonomy, comparative anatomy, paleobiogeography, and functional morphology in pursuit of my research interests. I have over a decade of field experience, including extensive field work in Texas, Wyoming, and Utah.
I have been working at the Arlington Archosaur Site since 2010. Through this time I have gained an intimate knowledge of the area and its people, building a strong rapport with stakeholders: the landowners, local institutions, amateur fossil hunters, and community leaders. I have published four journal articles and over a dozen conferences abstracts on discoveries from the site, with many more in the pipeline. I love sharing my knowledge and passion for science with the public and have given numerous public lectures to groups of all ages.
You can read more about me on my website.
Joined
March 2016
