Geology and environmental science professor gives NSF presentation on campus

Dr. Lisa Park Boush, University of Akron Professor of Geology & Environmental Science, is currently serving as a “rotator” at The National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Park Boush will be on The University of Akron campus Tuesday, November 8, 2011 from noon to 1 p.m. to give a presentation on New Initiatives at the National Science Foundation. This presentation will be held in the Student Union, Room 312.   Dr. Park Boush is currently serving as a rotator in the Directorates of Sedimentary Geology & Paleobiology (SGP), Earth Sciences Research (EAR), and Geosciences (GEO).

Dr. Park Boush’s research specialties include invertebrate paleontology, phylogenetic theory, taphonomy, paleoecology, biodiversity, and lake systems.  Dr. Boush has a Ph.D. in geosciences from the University of Arizona with a minor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. RSVP with Mary Dingler, Office of Research Services & Sponsored Programs, x7774 or by email, mdingler@uakron.edu if you are able to attend this presentation.