Hard Skills
AdvancedFossil PreparationThe process of cleaning, stabilizing, and repairing fossil specimens using manual and pneumatic tools.
IntermediateField ExcavationSystematic removal of fossils from surrounding rock and sediment while maintaining site integrity.
IntermediateStratigraphic MappingIdentifying and recording the layering of rock to provide chronological context for fossils.
IntermediateDatabase ManagementRecording and organizing specimen data, locality information, and provenance in digital systems.
IntermediateMold and Cast MakingProducing high-fidelity replicas of fossils for exhibition, research, and education.
IntermediateGPS and GIS MappingUsing global positioning systems and geographic information software to document site locations.