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Nathan D. Smith is an American paleontologist who directs the Dinosaur Institute at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. His research covers the evolution and biogeography of Triassic-Jurassic dinosaurs, Cenozoic waterbirds, scleractinian corals, and comparative methods in systematic biology. His fieldwork in Antarctica and New Mexico has contributed to studies of early dinosaur evolution, while his museum work also serves researchers, educators, and the public.
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Where does Nathan D. Smith work?
Nathan D. Smith works at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, where he supervises the Dinosaur Institute. The museum says he joined its staff in 2015 after research work at the Field Museum and Howard University.
What does Nathan D. Smith study?
His research includes the evolution and biogeography of Triassic-Jurassic dinosaurs, Cenozoic waterbirds, and scleractinian corals. He also applies comparative phylogenetic methods to broader questions in systematics and paleontology.
What is Nathan Smith's role at the Dinosaur Institute?
He supervises the institute's staff and conducts paleontological research supporting its programs. The Dinosaur Institute is part of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County's research and collections work.
Has Nathan Smith done Antarctic fossil research?
Yes, the Natural History Museum describes Smith as an experienced Antarctic fossil hunter. A museum account says he collected a Thrinaxodon skeleton during a 2017-18 expedition in the Shackleton Glacier region.
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