History & Current Research of the Museum's Paleontology Program
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Time: Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: MDWFP's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
County: Hinds
For more information please contact the Visitor Information Specialist at 601-576-6000 or by email at nicole.smith@mmns.ms.gov
SPEAKER: George Phillips, Paleontology Curator, MDWFP's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
George will discuss the role that the museum's Paleontology program has played in MDWFP operations since the inception of the program 41 years ago, with respect to research, collections, in-house education, and outreach.
Learn about the history of the program's creation, past curators and their contributions, and how the fossil collection is utilized.
George will also share details about current research on MMNS fossil holdings, including recent publications.