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Judy Massare

[MASSARE pronounced:  muh-say'-ree]

Courses

  • ESC 195  Natural Disasters
  • ESC 350  Computational Methods in the Field Sciences
  • GEL 201  Introduction to Physical Geology
  • GEL 302  Historical Geology
  • GEL 303  Field Geology of Western New York (co-instructor)
  • GEL 306  Principles of Paleontology

Research Interests

Evolution and ecology of Mesozoic marine reptiles:

  • Biomechanics of swimming
  • Tooth form and feeding ecology
  • Large-scale patterns of evolution
  • Ichthyosaurs of the Sundance Formation (Jurassic--WY)
  • Bone microstructure of ichthyosaurs

Read updates about my ichthyosaur excavation in Wyoming, or check the fossil prep lab to see how the preparation of the ichthyosaur is progressing.

Academic Background

  • B.S. University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
  • M.A. The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
  • Ph.D. The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Professional Affiliations

Last Updated 10/20/11