In The Moment ... October 15, 2019 Show 679 Hour 1 After death, animals continue to play an essential role in the ecological process. Dr. Sarah Keenan, a paleontologist and Assistant Professor of Geology and Geological Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology explains the process Tuesday evening during her STEAM Cafe presentation, Life After Death: Ecological Impacts of Animal Decomposition. STEAM Cafe is hosted by the School of Mines and South Dakota Public Broadcasting at 6