Fossil Club July: The Meg: Where we go from here

The NHSM Fossil Club is pleased to host Mason Hintermeister. Join us in person at 6908 Belair Rd or over Zoom.

The Meg was one of the largest predators to ever live, but much of its evolution and biology remain shrouded in mystery. Learn how generations of scientists built our current understanding of this animal and why fossil sharks present such a difficult and compelling evolutionary puzzle. See what questions remain and how scientists might go about solving questions about one of Maryland’s most infamous former inhabitants.

Mason Hintermeister is a PhD student at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine’s Center for Functional Anatomy & Evolution. His research focuses on evolutionary anatomy and shape analysis. He is especially interested in primate evolution . Mason takes part in paleontological fieldwork domestically and abroad, occasionally working on fossil sharks. He has also served as a science communicator in several capacities

NHSM’s Fossil Club is a group of novice and more experienced collectors who meet to share knowledge and discuss fossil identification, fossil locations, and other fossil-related topics. Monthly meetings feature guest speakers both from within the club and from outside organizations. We also strive to schedule frequent collecting trips to various locations.

Although you don’t need to be a member to attend a meeting, membership gives you access to additional experiences. An annual NHSM membership is $35 for individuals, $50 for families; Fossil Club membership is an additional $5 for individuals and $10 for families.

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