Conner Bennett Email & Phone Number

Recent graduate interested in research associated with paleontology, geoscience, and geology. Past and current work/volunteer experience:SIP Seasonal Internship: Zion National Park (June 2023-Dec. 2023)-Utilize photogrammetric documentation in monitoring dinosaur tracksites-Engage in public outreach and science communication-Create a ArcGIS Paleontology Geodatabase to reference site localitiesCuration Assistant: St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site (August 2022-May 2023)-Document field specimens from the Whitmore Point Member, Moenave Formation-Aid site paleontologist/curator and deputy curator in laboratory projects-Provide feedback to site volunteers in fossil preparation techniquesSIP Summer Internship: John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (May 2022-August 2022)-Research into fossil trackways of Cenozoic vertebrate organisms-Work in fossil preparation, collections management, and public outreach through science communication-Presented research at GSA Connects 2022 on summer research (October 2022)Presenter: Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research (2022)-Presented on photogrammetric models of Lower Jurassic dinosaur tracks-Part of ongoing research in association with the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site and Utah Tech UniversityCertification in ArcGIS Pro: Dixie Technical College (2018)-Training in a classroom setting on Introductory GIS-Understanding of the five parts of GIS (i.e. Hardware, Software, Data, Procedures, People)-Background in mapping technology and proceduresInternship Experience: St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site (October 2017-May 2019)-Trained in data collection techniques-Certified in fossil preparation-Accompanied professionals on scientific expeditionsVolunteer Work: St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site (June 2015-July 2022)-Hands on experience in a laboratory environment-Specialized in use of various laboratory equipment-Enhanced communication skills through guiding tours