It was, of course, very exciting and still is. Now, at the University of Texas, I have a chance to work with some great scientific tools for studying fossils, like CAT scanners and powerful computers. It is really fun to "drive" some of these machines, and they tell us a lot of new information about the fossils.
The University of Texas also has a huge collection of fossils that are interesting to work with, and it is a lot of fun to work with the students here.
It was too good to pass up. Tim Rowe. Q: What do I have to do to become a paleontologist when I grow up? A: I hope you'll be a paleontologist when you grow up and study dinosaurs. There are only about people in the world who do that now, and only 40 digging dinosaurs each year! To do that you'll need to learn the usual stuff. You go to college and study biology, including statistics and all about living animals. Then in graduate school after college you get a doctoral degree or at least a master's degree.
That takes another two to five years. Then you write a long paper, do lots of dirty work for professors and pay a load of money. But meanwhile you learn a whole lot about how to dig for and study dinosaurs or whatever other fossil you're interested in. Then you're all set to be a paleontologist.
But good luck finding a job! Don't let all that discourage you. If you love what you're doing there's nothing better! Q: What is your advice for kids who want to grow up to be paleontologists? A: Paleontologists study bones of extinct animals, such as dinosaurs. To be one, you should read as much as you can, go on digs that museums run if you can, go to college and study biology and then study some more after college to get a degree in paleontology.
Then you can be one of the only 40 people in the whole world who are professional dinosaur scientists! Q: What courses should you take to become a paleontologist? A: That depends on your age. Burrows, tracks, trails, feeding marks, and resting marks are all examples of trace fossils.
Take as many Earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and computer science courses as you can. English is also important since scientists need to write clearly and communicate their findings to others on a regular basis. You might also find it helpful to take a course in public speaking and a foreign language. Find out what after-school organizations your school has that can help you with a career as a paleontologist, such as Science Clubs and Fossil Clubs.
Also consider doing a paleontology-focused project for your local science fair and look for summer experiences in paleontology at near-by colleges and universities. To become a paleontologist, college students need to first follow the undergraduate course of study recommended by the geology departments in their colleges and universities. Post to EnvironmentalScience. A lead paleontologist, chief researcher, or project manager may have the following or similar additional responsibilities, depending on the project and its goals:.
While the government projects that employment of geoscientists as a whole will grow quickly, the outlook for paleontologists specifically is more conservative. The Paleontological Research Institution notes that there are fewer jobs in this area in the U.
Aspiring paleontologists should have extensive knowledge of biology and geology. A double-major with full training in both is the best educational option. Chemistry, physics, calculus, statistics, and computer science are also very important. Undergraduate geology classes typically include mineralogy, stratigraphy, sedimentary petrology, vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology, ecology, evolutionary biology, and genetics.
Field and lab experience are also vital. Paleontologists will need to know professional standards and procedures for surveying work sites and unearthing their finds. Look for volunteer opportunities at nearby museums, or join a mineral or fossil club at your university.
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It looks at the building blocks of life and the chemical events that lead to the natural processes of the world around us and examines reactions that lead to the creation of new compounds Geological Oceanographers use geophysical technologies to examine the makeup of the ocean bedrock and the natural processes of rock movement. Invertebrate paleontologists are usually in geology departments. Vertebrate paleontologists and paleobotanists are more often members of biology departments. Duties of paleontologists employed by museums include research, curation of collections, exhibit design and public education.
Some museums, like the Sam Noble Museum, are parts of universities and curators also teach at the university level. Paleontology combines biology and geology, and paleontologists need a broad scientific training. When you move onto college, there are two possible pathways. Invertebrate paleontologists usually take a B.
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