Research and publications

Dr. Paul Durkin
Rivers to Rocks
The Rivers To Rocks (R2R) research lab integrates the studies of sedimentology, geomorphology, and stratigraphy to read the sedimentary record of Earth-surface processes to understand the temporal evolution of past environments on Earth... [read more]
Basin, Environment, and straTigraphY — BETY
Our lab focuses on the physical, chemical, and biological controls on the production and preservation of organic matter and the role of organic productivity in modulating Earth system processes at geological time scales... [read more]
Dr. Ricardo Silva
Ecology and Evolution of Biomineralized Tissues
The longterm objective of this research program is to integrate data from the fields of paleontology, evolutionary developmental biology (EvoDevo), ecology, and geology to interpret the life history and ecological niche of extinct vertebrates through examination of bone and tooth ultrastructure..... [read more]