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Summer 2009 Congratulations to Krista Smilek who has successfully defended her thesis and completed her Master’s in Geology! Krista will be starting as Academic Director in the University of Cincinnati Department of Geology in the Fall of 2009. Winter 2009 Dr. Hembree received a 2-year PRF grant to study continental ichnofossils in the Pennsylvanian Appalachian Basin and modern biogenic structures. Dr. Hembree received a 5-year NSF grant to study the burrowing behavior and biogenic structures of extant terrestrial animals for application to the study of ichnofossils.
Student Opportunities
RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS IN ICHNOLOGY AND PALEOPEDOLOGY Two graduate research assistantships are available for well-qualified students wishing to pursue a MS in Geology focusing on continental ichnology and paleopedology. These assistantships are part of an NSF and PRF funded project to study modern and ancient continental burrowing organisms and soil ecosystems. The research assistantships include a nine-month stipend and tuition waiver per academic year beginning in the fall 2010 term. Funding for laboratory and field expenses as well as meeting travel is also available. Applicants must have a B.S. or B.A. in geology with experience in paleontology and sedimentology. Interested students are encouraged to apply to the Ohio University Department of Geological Sciences by February 1, 2010. Visit: http://www.ohio.edu/geology/graduate_program.html for detailed application instructions. Questions should be directed to Dr. Daniel Hembree at hembree@ohio.edu.
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