How Fossilized Plants Tell Us About the Evolution of Animals

Fossilized plants discovered a mile beneath Greenland ice sheet

From Hollywood to the Field: Meet a Real-Life Female Paleobotanist! 🌱 If you’ve seen the original Jurassic Park (1993), you may remember Dr. Ellie Sattler—the iconic paleobotanist. This Valentine's month, we’re introducing you to a real paleobotanist and a role model for young women in science: Dr. Roxana Pirnea, from the University of Bucharest, Romania! Currently at the Department of Geology, Roxana’s work is a fascinating bridge between paleobotany and coal geology. By studying fossil plants