Lisa E. Park
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Professor
Specialties: Ostracodes, paleoecology, climate change, phylogeny reconstruction, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, taphonomy, biodiversity, large lakes, wetlands, small mammals
Ph.D., 1995, Geosciences, University of Arizona (minor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) M.S., 1991, Geosciences, University of Arizona B.A., 1988, Geology, The College of Wooster (graduated with honors)
63 Crouse Hall
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325-4101
(330) 972-7633
(330) 972-7611 fax
email: lepark@uakron.edu email |
Courses Taught - Advanced Paleontology (3370:562)
- Archaeological Geology (3370:405/505)
- Introduction to Paleontology (3370:360)
- Micropaleontology (3370:563)
- Bahamas Field Course (3370:495)
- Field Camp II (3370:493/593)
- Archaeogeophysical Survey (3370:407/507)
Research Interests I have a diverse, field based research program that is centered on several themes. My primary focus is on the arthropod group Ostracoda, using them as a means by which to address significant questions with respect to speciation, paleoecology, biodiversity, taphonomy and paleoenvironmental reconstruction of terrestrial systems. To address these various questions, I use phylogeny reconstruction, trace element geochemistry, morphometrics and the stratigraphic record. The methods and tools that I employ depend significantly upon the question that I am addressing. In general, those questions are broad in scope with wide-reaching implications for paleobiology and the history of life. I have a field-based research program, centered primarily in Africa (Lake Tanganyika and Eritrea), but have also worked extensively in North America, primarily in Neogene terrestrial strata. In addition, I have a strong interest in modern lakes and wetlands, particularly with respect to conservation biology and environmental remediation.
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Links to Related Sites Areas of Research Selected Publications Published Abstracts Non-Technical Papers Park, L.E. (In Review). From Worthless Swamp to Vital Wetland Resource-The Mentor Marsh Story. in: J.T. Hannibal (ed.). National Service Awards/Honors - Geology, Editorial Board (2002-2004)
- Limnogeology Division Secretary, Geological Society of America (2002-Present)
- Geological Society of America Membership Committee (2000-Present)
- Paleontological Society Distinguished Lecturer (2001-2003)
- Paleontological Society Joint Technical Coordinating Committee for the Geological Society of America (2001-Present)
- Paleontological Society Schuchart Award Committee (2002-2004)
- Species in Ancient Lakes (SIAL) Steering Committee
- Mentor Marsh Phragmites Remediation Committee (1998-Present)
- Earth and Sky Scientific Advisor (1998-Present)
- Geological Society of America Graduate Research Award (1991)
Symposia Organized 2003- Bridging the Gap: Trends in the Ostracode Biological and Geological Sciences (GSA-Seattle, in conjunction with the Paleontological Society)
Co-Convener: Alison Smith, Kent State University, Kent, OH U.S.A.
Co-Editor: PS Short Course Notes: Bridging the Gap: Trends in the Ostracode Biological and Geological Sciences 1999- Beyond Phylogeny Reconstruction: Tree-based Analyses in Paleontology (GSA-Denver, in conjunction with the Paleontological Society)
Co-Convener: Andrew Smith, Natural History Museum, London, United Kingdom
Co-Editor: Paleobiology Special Issue: Beyond Phylogeny Reconstruction, 2001, v.27. Geological Society of America Division of Limnogeology - Founding Officer (Secretary)
Field Trips Organized 2003 International Association of Limnogeology Conference Field Trip, Tucson, Arizona (Mesozoic Lakes of the Colorado Plateau)
Co-Leaders: Timothy Demko, University of Minnesota, Duluth; Kathleen Nicoll, Oxford University, United Kingdom Short Courses and Training Seminars Developed - A Short Course on Ostracoda- 2 day training session for ostracode analysis
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