Hi, I'm Stephanie R. Killingsworth
Ph.D. Candidate · Vertebrate Paleontology · Department of Geological Sciences · University of Florida, USA
Cenozoic Mammals
Museum Collections
Artificial Intelligence
I am a vertebrate paleontologist and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Florida and Florida Museum of Natural History whose research integrates museum collections, morphology, paleobiology, and evolutionary history to investigate patterns of mammalian diversity and adaptation through the Cenozoic. My work focuses on fossil mammals and the use of quantitative approaches, including geometric morphometrics, Bayesian phylogenetics, and Artificial Intelligence to address questions in evolution and paleoecology. In parallel, I develop Broader Impacts intiatives that connect scientists, museums, K-12 educators, and communities through professional development, outreach, and authentic STEM-based experiences and AI-intetegrated 21st Century careers.
Research Focus:
"Investigating the evolutionary history of Cenozoic mammals through museum collections, geometric morphometrics, artificial intelligence, and phylogenetic approaches."