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Francine M.G. McCarthy is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Brock University. Her research focuses on micropaleontology with interests that include paleoceanographic, paleolimnological, and paleoclimatic reconstructions of late Cenozoic sediments. She investigates impact taphonomy in microfossil records and studies freshwater dinoflagellates and non-pollen palynomorphs as proxies for anthropogenic impact. McCarthy holds a Ph.D. in Earth Science, a Master’s degree in Geology, and a Bachelor of Science in Geology and Biology from Dalhousie University and the University of Toronto. Over her academic career, she has served in various roles including Graduate Program Director for Earth Sciences and Sustainability Science Society. As a member of the Anthropocene Working Group, McCarthy contributes to transdisciplinary environmental research influencing policy and science communication. She also engages in geoarchaeological projects assessing human impact on lake sediments and climate changes in the Great Lakes region. McCarthy has delivered numerous invited presentations and lectures, highlighting the significance of recognizing the Anthropocene epoch and its implications. Her work has been featured in various media outlets and contributes to our understanding of environmental changes. She is also actively involved with the International Geological Congress and serves as a research associate with the Royal Ontario Museum.
Brock University • St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Earth Sciences.
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