Roy M. Huffington Department of Earth Sciences
Discover blog “80 beats”: Newly Unearthed Papers From Fossil Hunters Include An Ode to Bones
The science magazine Discover has covered the research of SMU vertebrate paleontologist Louis L. Jacobs and the infamous Bone Wars of the late 1800s.
In a post on Discover’s “80 beats” blog, the magazine reprinted the translation of a poem written by frontier naturalist and fossil hunter Jacob Boll. Jacobs came across the poem at the American Museum of Natural History on a label on the back of Eryops specimen No. AMNH 4183. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Society & Family, Fossils & Ruins, Researcher news, SMU In The News
Tagged Dedman College, Institute for the Study of Earth and Man, John Lewis, Louis L. Jacobs, Pia Vogel, Roy M. Huffington Department of Earth Sciences, SMU Department of Biological Sciences, SMU Department of English
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Wired: Bone Wars — The Texas Connection
Science journalist Brian Switek, who blogs for Wired magazine, covered the research of SMU vertebrate paleontologist Louis L. Jacobs and the infamous Bone Wars of the late 1800s. Continue reading
SMU Geothermal Lab students are finalists in U.S. Department of Energy’s National Geothermal Student Competition
A group of SMU graduate students in the SMU Geothermal Laboratory has been selected as one of three finalist teams in a prestigious national geothermal energy competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.
The DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy competition challenges student teams to conduct research aimed at breakthroughs in geothermal energy development. Continue reading
Frontburner: Texas’ Bone Wars Studied by SMU Professor
Jason Heid, an editor with D Magazine’s popular Frontburner blog, covered the research of SMU vertebrate paleontologist Louis L. Jacobs and the infamous Bone Wars of the late 1800s.
The Bone Wars refers to a flurry of fossil speculation across the American West escalated into a high-profile national feud. Drawn into the spectacle were two scientists from the Lone Star State, geologist Robert T. Hill, now acclaimed as the Father of Texas Geology, and naturalist Jacob Boll, who made many of the state’s earliest fossil discoveries. Continue reading
Posted in Earth & Climate, Fossils & Ruins, Researcher news, SMU In The News
Tagged Dedman College, Institute for the Study of Earth and Man, John Lewis, Louis L. Jacobs, Pia Vogel, Roy M. Huffington Department of Earth Sciences, SMU Department of Biological Sciences, SMU Department of English
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Texas frontier scientists who uncovered state’s fossil history had role in epic Bone Wars
In the late 1800s, furious fossil speculation across the American West escalated into a high-profile national feud called the Bone Wars. Vertebrate paleontologist Louis L. Jacobs unveils how the Bone Wars touched Texas through the lives of two Lone Star scientists, geologist Robert T. Hill and naturalist Jacob Boll. Continue reading
Unconventional geothermal techniques a potential game changer for U.S. energy policy
SMU Geothermal energy expert David Blackwell gave a Capitol Hill briefing Tuesday, March 27, on the growing opportunities for geothermal energy production in the United States.
Blackwell’s presentation outlined the variety of techniques available for geothermal production of electricity, the accessibility of unconventional geothermal resources across vast portions of the United States and the opportunities for synergy with the oil and gas industry. Continue reading
SMU News: 2012 Research Day at Southern Methodist University
SMU News covered the annual 2012 Research Day on Feb. 10 where SMU graduate and undergraduate students presented results of their research studies.
Sponsored by SMU’s Office of Research and Graduate Studies, the event sought to foster communication between students in different programs, give students the opportunity to present their work in formats they will use as professionals, and to share with the SMU community and others the outstanding research being done at the University.
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Tagged Alicia E. Meuret, George W. Holden, Grant Holland, Holly Stovall, Jeff Tian, Liguo Huang, Lyle School of Engineering, Lynne Stokes, Mary Milleson, Neil Tabor, Roy M. Huffington Department of Earth Sciences, Ruili Geng, SMU Department of Psychology, SMU Department of Statistical Science, Vanessa Rae Stevens
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National Geographic: Andrés Ruzo, geothermal researcher
National Geographic has launched its new Explorers web site, which includes SMU doctoral student Andrés Ruzo.
The Explorers site acknowledges the work of the world’s scientists whose research is made possible in part through funding from National Geographic. Continue reading
National Geographic: Louis Jacobs, vertebrate paleontologist
National Geographic’s has launched its new Explorers web site, which includes SMU paleontologist Louis L. Jacobs.
The Explorers site acknowledges the work of the world’s scientists whose research is made possible in part through funding from National Geographic. Continue reading