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. My research integrates museum collections, morphology, paleobiology, and evolutionary history to examine the drivers of mammalian diversity and adaptation across the Cenozoic. Using fossil mammals as a model system, I apply quantitative methods, including geometric morphometrics, Bayesian phylogenetics, and artificial intelligence, to investigate evolutionary and paleoecological processes. Beyond research, I lead broader impacts initiatives that connect scientists, museums, K-12 educators, and communities through professional development, outreach, and authentic STEM experiences that foster engagement with science and emerging AI-enabled careers.
Research Focus:
"Investigating the evolutionary history of Cenozoic mammals through museum collections, geometric morphometrics, artificial intelligence, and phylogenetic approaches."