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Dr. Judy Massare

[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

News

Brockport Orchestra Celebrates "A Night on Broadway"

Frank Wojcik wins Digital Rochester GREAT Award

Author John Wood Inspires Brockport Freshmen

Brockport Jumps to No. 54 in 2013 US News Rankings

Events

Mon, Sep 16

Zotero (Education focus)
5 pm - 6:15 pm

Tue, Sep 17

Naturalization Ceremony
11 am - noon

Fri, Sep 20

Leadership Program Kick-off
3:30 pm - 5 pm

Wed, Oct 2

ADP Distinguished Speaker Series "The Audacity to Heal: Our Rape Culture"
7 pm - 9 pm

Thu, Oct 3

Faculty/Staff Campaign Kickoff
noon - 1:30 pm