About Patrick
Patrick was born a paleontologist. This strange birth defect brought him into contact with evolution, ecology, geology, and geochemistry (in that order). He spends his scientific energy on using stable isotopes to tell him about the physiology and ecology of extinct animals (mostly long dead crocodilians) and on learning about how geography and diet affects the chemistry of hair (you can help).
Other than science (and Science… sort of), he enjoys playing and watching soccer, listening to OPP (other people’s podcasts), traveling to places he can’t really afford, and wondering why nobody can make a good werewolf movie.
Patrick doesn’t normally refer to himself in third person. He’s not quite sure why he’s doing it now.
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So, I’m going to be a paleontologist and I was wondering if there were any tips that you could give me to help me out in the field of Paleontology.
Thanks
Becca,
not sure where you are in your career. If you are still deciding on college majors, consider geology or earth sciences. Most people assume that biology is the best major, while it isn’t a bad major, most paleontologists are in geology departments. You should also think about joining the Palaeontological Society, or the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. They are kind of pricey, but you get discounts for being a student. Also, see if your city or state has a paleontological group.
good luck,
Patrick
Hey Thanks.
I am actually a freshmen at The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). and I am Majoring in Geology. There is an Invertebret paleontologist here and they are trying to talk him into teaching a Paleontology class next semester. I do know a lot about Dinosaurs but i have never had a chance to actually study the bones but i have seen them up close and I know a few paleontologists and a self taught paleontologist back home. I am actually an assistant to a paleontologist.
could we possibly continue this through email?
Becca,
sure…
click on that “email patrick” link above