{"id":31218,"date":"2019-03-26t11:20:58","date_gmt":"2019-03-26t16:20:58","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.imrbdigital.com\/?page_id=31218"},"modified":"2019-03-26t11:20:58","modified_gmt":"2019-03-26t16:20:58","slug":"using-micro-ct-to-investigate-fossils-of-giant-triassic-marine-reptile","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"\/\/www.imrbdigital.com\/using-micro-ct-to-investigate-fossils-of-giant-triassic-marine-reptile\/","title":{"rendered":"using micro-ct to investigate fossils of giant triassic marine reptile"},"content":{"rendered":"

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student:<\/strong> matt machado
\nfaculty:<\/strong> neil kelley
\ncourse:<\/strong> ees 3842: directed study<\/h3>\n
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description<\/strong><\/p>\n
using images from micro-ct technology, a non-destructive method of investigating fossils, i reconstructed a digital 3d jaw model of an embryo specimen of the giant ichthyosaur, shonisaurus popularis, from the triassic period (~220 million years ago). this model serves as a visual scientific tool to study specific features like tooth shape and tooth replacement patterns which provide insights into the evolution and ecology of this extinct marine predator.<\/p>\n
what knowledge or skills did you learn?<\/strong><\/p>\n
through this project, i gained direct technical experience with the ct scanning process and 3d visualization software. i also gained invaluable field work experience through a trip to lake shasta. more broadly, i learned about how paleontologists try to answer questions and fill in the knowledge gaps in an effort to build a clearer, more precise story of the history of life.<\/p>\n
what made this project interesting for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n
this project allowed me to work visually and creatively in a geoscience context. i was able to apply my experience from both the earth & environmental science and studio art departments. moving forward with this project, i\u2019ll have the freedom to further explore different visual mediums and tools to effectively communicate paleontological information.<\/p>\n
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