Russ Jacobson
Geologist, Coal Section and Geoscience Outreach
BA (1973, University of Northern Iowa)
M.S (1985, University of Illinois)

phone: (217) 244-2426

Major Responsibilities: Geologist, Coal Section, coal geology, Carboniferous and Mesozoic Stratigraphy, Geologic mapping, Vertebrate Paleontology (dinosaurs), Paleozoic invertebrate paleontology, Geoscience Education.

Current Projects: Geoscience Education Field Trips, Geoscience Education Committee. Carboniferous and Mesozoic stratigraphy, Geological mapping in southwestern Illinois with Joe Devera, Brett Denny and John Nelson on Statemap program. Field reconnaissance work in Cretaceous of Illinois. Web page development and maintenance - Coal Section Pages .

External web page development and maintenance: Dino Russ's Lair ( http://www.dinoruss.com). Dinosaur field studies in Morrison Formation (late Jurassic) of Northeastern Utah with the Utah Field House of Natural History, Dinosaur National Monument and Bureau of Land Management. Dinosaur Field Studies with Judith River Dinosaur Institute: Morrison (Late Jurassic) field studies and collections (Little Snowy Mountains, Montana) and Judith River (Late Cretaceous) Malta Montana.

Research Interests: Paleontology (Vertebrate - dinosaurs and associated vertebrates in Illinois and Utah Mesozic strata, Invertebrates and Vertebrates in Illinois Paleozoic strata), Geoscience Education and Outreach program at ISGS, Geological Mapping - Statemap - SW Illinois, Carboniferous, Mesozoic stratigraphy, Coal Geology.

Publications: For a list of publications check Dino Russ's Vita

Professional Affiliations: Member - Society of Vertebrate Paleontology

Last Updated: 12/21/06 RJJ