Laura is a PhD student at SFU who is using mammoth remains to track glaciation in B.C. She’s experimenting with carbon dating those remains to determine when parts of the province were under ice. Recently, she even tested some specimens in the PME’s collection! 

Laura straddles the line between archaeology and palaeontology, and as a result, has to be very nimble in her research.

Laura is a PhD student at SFU who is using mammoth remains to track glaciation in B.C. She’s experimenting with carbon dating those remains to determine when parts of the province were under ice. Recently, she even tested some specimens in the PME’s collection! Laura straddles the line between archaeology and palaeontology, and as a result, has to be very nimble in her research.

Quarantine Conversation with Laura Termes - Paleontologist

There is a lot of diversity under the science umbrella and not all scientists wear lab coats. On Earth showcases the people behind the science — who they are, why they got into their field, with tidbits of advice for people considering a career in science. Daniel Gowryluk explores the unexpected & interesting sides of science through conversations with researchers and educators about their work On Earth & beyond!

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There is a lot of diversity under the science umbrella and not all scientists wear lab coats. On Earth showcases the people behind the science — who they are, why they got into their field, with tidbits of advice for people considering a career in science. Daniel Gowryluk explores the unexpected &amp; interesting sides of science through conversations with researchers and educators about their work On Earth &amp; beyond!

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Quarantine Conversation with Laura Termes - Paleontologist

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