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[MASSARE pronounced: muh-say'-ree]
Courses Taught
- ESC 195 Natural Disasters (Honors)
- ESC 350 Computational Methods in the Field Sciences
- GEL 201 Introduction to Physical Geology
- GEL 302 Historical Geology
- GEL 306 Principles of Paleontology
Academic Background
- Ph.D. The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
- M.A. The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
- B.S. University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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.
Professional Affiliations
Last Updated 2/22/13
