​Join this fossil-hunting expedition led by Dr. Paul C. Murphey, Science Director at the Moab Giants Museum and founder of two mitigation paleontology companies.

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This is an expedition to explore the geology and paleontology of southeast Alaska. The program starts with one week of online coursework to give you a foundation in geology and paleontology, as well as learning about Alaska’s ancient environments and climates.

 

We will then explore Alaska’s Alexander Archipelago aboard the research vessel Endeavour, where you’ll spend the next two weeks exploring and prospecting areas for fossils while learning how to formulate field research questions.

 

You will learn how to identify previously recorded fossil localities and to find and document new localities using geological cues, and both traditional and new technologies. You will also become familiar with techniques for collecting, preserving and identifying fossils. The expedition’s results will contribute to future research into the paleontology and ancient environments of southern Alaska.

 

We will study and live aboard the ship, whose smaller shore boats give us access to some extraordinary locations and opportunities for exploration. This program is limited to 6 students. 

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Students (of any age) can receive college credits through our partner, the Institute for Field Research. Ask us for details.

 

• Onboard: May 15 - May 26

• Faculty: Dr. Paul C. Murphey

• Credits: 6 semester (12 quarter)

Flights are into Ketchikan and out of Juneau.