About eDinos

The eDinos pages are produced by Dr. Tim Fedak – a museum curator and palaeontologist in Nova Scotia, Adjunct Professor, Dalhousie University, Earth & Env. Science

eDinos inspires interest in science and discovery while engaging with a global community of geologists.

History of Geology

Increasing availability of historical archives and rare documents as online digital content is increasing the ability to conduct research and share public narrative histories related to geological events, discoveries, specimens and important locations. Stories of significance and interest shared to support a diverse geological community.

Drawing & Geology

Throughout the work mentioned, there is a recurring focus on the importance and value of observation drawing in geology and natural sciences. With the dawn of the digital era, it seems that drawing is being used less frequently. The goal is to encourage university students and working geologists to use observation drawing in their work.

3D Digital Methods

Several recent projects include the use of 3D digital scanning technology to create high-resolution 3D models of the eroding shoreline and fossils being studied. Photogrammetry and 3D animation software are used to develop new visual analysis of coastal shorelines and the fossils.

Urban GeoTours

As a response to confined travel options in 2020, a series of urban geoTours have been developed. The tours include potential for guided interpretive walks (eg. public tours), and include printed paper maps and information with links to online content found here. These tours provide an opportunity explore and experiment with new digital mapping and online tools.

Research Based Principles

Scientists leading this project are members of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology and all work done here is in accordance with SVP ethics and guidelines. Anyone conducting field research in Nova Scotia requires an a permit from Special Places Protection Office.

Funding for projects described in the eDinos website has been supported by:

  • National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
  • The Jurassic Foundation
  • Nova Scotia Museum Research Grant Program
  • Royal Geographic Society Research Grant Program