Pennilyn Higgins

SIREAL
Stable Isotopes Ratios in the Environment, Analytical Laboratory

Manager / Technician

EDUCATION:

Ph.D. 2000 University of Wyoming
Geology, with emphasis on Vertebrate Paleontology

M.S. 1999 University of Wyoming
Chemistry, with emphasis on Inorganic Chemistry

B.S. 1995 Fort Lewis College
Geology

B.S. 1995 Fort Lewis College
Biology

e-mail: loligo@earth.rochester.edu
phone: 585-275-0601
fax: 585-244-5689

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Vertebrae paleontology and biostratigraphy;
Stable isotope geochemistry of biogenic apatite and of carbonate minerals;
Annual-scale studies of ancient climate and dietary sources of fossil vertebrates using stable isotopes of tooth and bone apatite;
Atmospheric CO2 concentration and effects on plant metabolism through geologic time;
Uranium geochemistry and its relation to uranium ore deposition and fossil preservation;
Vertebrate taphonomy;
Application of GIS to problems in paleontology.
Philosophy of science
The controversy between creationism and evolution

PUBLICATIONS:

OTHER LINKS:

Use and Abuse of the Fossil Record
-a column hosted by the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal

Paleopix.com
-a personal website showcasing our substantial camera collection