To show that paleontology is a living, high-tech science, include slides on current methods. One slide could explain CT scanning of fossil skulls to reveal brain cavities or stable isotope analysis to infer diet and climate. Another might discuss how paleontologists use phylogenetic trees (cladistics) to determine evolutionary relationships. Emphasize collaborations: paleontologists work with geochemists, engineers, and even computer scientists. A photograph of a digital fossil reconstruction or a 3D-printed fossil adds a futuristic touch.
: Math and geography knowledge, analytical thinking, and attention to detail. Job Titles : Museum Curator. Research Scientist. Field Technician (Excavation). Slide 9: Why It Matters introduction to paleontology ppt