Media Releases
March 24, 2011
Highlights of Paleontology at UT Austin
2008: Early hominid Lucy CT-scanned 2001: Fossil fetus of an Elephant bird CT-scanned and reconstructed without breaking egg shell 1999: Non-vertebrate Paleontology Lab established 1997:…
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March 24, 2011
Fossil Treasure Troves
Despite a shift over the past century from a focus on invertebrate research and education to mainly vertebrates, the university retains a world class collection…
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March 24, 2011
Why Do We Need Paleontology?
Paleontology has been a central part of geology since British scientist William Smith first showed that geological strata could be identified based on the fossils…
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March 24, 2011
Enduring Excellence: Breadth and Depth Mark UT Austin’s Paleontology Program as One of the Best
At a time when university paleontology programs are being downsized or eliminated, The University of Texas at Austin’s is thriving. The program recently added Julia…
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March 11, 2011
Experts Available to Discuss Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami
The following geophysicists, engineers, and social scientists with expertise in earthquakes, some specifically regarding Japan and the Pacific Rim, are available to talk on today’s…
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March 3, 2011
Jackson School Inducts Four Legends into Hall of Distinction
March 3, 2011 The Jackson School established its Hall of Distinction in 2005 to recognize individuals who are or were strongly affiliated with the school…
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March 1, 2011
JSG Worker Receives UT’s First Student Employee of the Year Award
The University of Texas at Austin has selected the winner of its first annual Student Employee of the Year Award: Brandon Okafor, Student Associate in…
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February 2, 2011
Fossil Time Capsules: Unwrapping Depression Era Fossil Stashes Yields New Discoveries
Let’s say you’re a budding young paleontologist looking to make your mark. The first thing you have to do is pack up your shovel and…
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January 28, 2011
Memorial: Thomas D. Barrow
The Jackson School community mourns the loss of Thomas D. Barrow and extend their condolences to his family. Dr. Barrow died Thursday, January 27….
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March 24, 2011
Highlights of Paleontology at UT Austin
2008: Early hominid Lucy CT-scanned 2001: Fossil fetus of an Elephant bird CT-scanned and reconstructed without breaking egg shell 1999: Non-vertebrate Paleontology Lab established 1997:…
Read MoreMarch 24, 2011
Fossil Treasure Troves
Despite a shift over the past century from a focus on invertebrate research and education to mainly vertebrates, the university retains a world class collection…
Read MoreMarch 24, 2011
Why Do We Need Paleontology?
Paleontology has been a central part of geology since British scientist William Smith first showed that geological strata could be identified based on the fossils…
Read MoreMarch 24, 2011
Enduring Excellence: Breadth and Depth Mark UT Austin’s Paleontology Program as One of the Best
At a time when university paleontology programs are being downsized or eliminated, The University of Texas at Austin’s is thriving. The program recently added Julia…
Read MoreMarch 11, 2011
Experts Available to Discuss Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami
The following geophysicists, engineers, and social scientists with expertise in earthquakes, some specifically regarding Japan and the Pacific Rim, are available to talk on today’s…
Read MoreMarch 3, 2011
Jackson School Inducts Four Legends into Hall of Distinction
March 3, 2011 The Jackson School established its Hall of Distinction in 2005 to recognize individuals who are or were strongly affiliated with the school…
Read MoreMarch 1, 2011
JSG Worker Receives UT’s First Student Employee of the Year Award
The University of Texas at Austin has selected the winner of its first annual Student Employee of the Year Award: Brandon Okafor, Student Associate in…
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2011
Fossil Time Capsules: Unwrapping Depression Era Fossil Stashes Yields New Discoveries
Let’s say you’re a budding young paleontologist looking to make your mark. The first thing you have to do is pack up your shovel and…
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2011
Memorial: Thomas D. Barrow
The Jackson School community mourns the loss of Thomas D. Barrow and extend their condolences to his family. Dr. Barrow died Thursday, January 27….
Read More