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Dr. Anderson obtained a B.S. in Geological Sciences from the University of Michigan in 1996 and a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences with a focus on Vertebrate Paleontology from McGill University in 2001. He completed postdoctoral work at the University of Toronto at Mississauga before joining the founding faculty of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, in July 2003. He joined the University of Calgary in November 2005, contributing to the establishment of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and holding an adjunct position in the Department of Biological Sciences in the Faculty of Science. His research significantly focuses on the origin of modern amphibians, particularly studying the fin-to-limb transition through fossil records. Utilizing advanced CT imaging techniques, he investigates the endocranial anatomy of fossils, aiming to uncover phylogenetic information and illuminate internal structures previously hidden through destructive methods. His work also leverages 3D modeling to recreate the motion of fossil organisms, exploring their life history events through various scientific techniques.
Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.