Invertebrate Paleontology

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The University of Kansas has a multi-disciplinary paleontology program, and grants Masters of Science (MS) and Doctorate (PhD) degrees in Invertebrate Paleontology. Generally, the Department of Geology usually grants invertebrate paleontology degrees. For more information, visit the geology admissions page.

Contact information:
Bruce Lieberman, Curator
email: blieber@ku.edu
phone:785.864.2741

The collection may also be browsed online via our DiGIR Portal, Specify 5 Web Access, and the Paleontology Portal.

Invertebrate Paleontology at a Glance

(Fossil Mollusks, Trilobites, Brachiopods, Crinoids and Corals)
Established: 1884
Collection Strengths: 900,000 specimens
Research Strengths:
Phylogenetic patterns in arthropods; paleobiogeography; and the study of the Cambrian radiation
Curator(s):
Bruce Lieberman 785.864.2741
Collection Manager(s):
Una Farrell 785.864.2747