Paleontologist, Collections Manager
(701) 328-2803
600 East Boulevard
Bismarck, ND 58505-0840
ndgspaleo@nd.gov
Job Description
Jeff splits his time between field work, research, collections work, exhibits, lab work, editing, and outreach. As collections manager, he is in charge of cataloging and curating all specimens within and entering the North Dakota State Fossil Collection. Please contact Jeff Person or Clint Boyd about loan inquiries.
Education
2000: M.S. Paleontology, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
1997: B.S. Geology, University of North Dakota
Publications
Person, J.J., 2019. Summer Biology and Paleontology. Geo News 46(2):4-5.
Person, J.J., 2018. Digging Up the Truth - Myths About Dinosaurs. Geo News 45(1):11-15.
Person, J.J., 2016. Public Fossil Dig Update. Geo News 43(1):16-17.
Person, J.J., 2015. Microfossils. Geo News 42(2):6-9.
Person, J.J., 2014. Petrified Stumps & Log (feature fossil), FIND newsletter, no. 15.
Person, J.J. 2014. Early Navigation. Geo News 41(1):11-13.
Person, J.J. 2013. Fossilized Lightning! Geo News 40(2):10-11.
Person, J.J. 2013. Why do we collect? Geo News 40(1):19-21.
Person, J.J. 2012. Saber Teeth. Geo News 39(2):13-16.
Person, J.J. 2012. Folklore of fossils. Geo News 39(1):22-25.
Person, J.J. 2012. National Fossil Day. Geo News 39(1):21.
Person, J.J. 2011. Kickoff to Summer Reading Day, 2011. Geo News 38(2):7.
Public Outreach & Available Presentations
- Geology and Paleontology of North Dakota
- Exhibits in Time Lapse
- The Rise of Mammals
- Evolution of a fossil: From death to exhibition