Public figure
Helen James Silver
American paleontologist and paleornithologist
Helen James is an American paleontologist and paleornithologist. Born 1956 in Hot Springs. Associated with Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History.
- Current organisations
- Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History
Common questions
- Who is Helen James?
- Helen James is an American paleontologist and paleornithologist. Born 1956 in Hot Springs. Associated with Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History.
- What does Helen James do?
- Helen James is with at Smithsonian Institution.
- Where did Helen James study?
- Helen James studied Bachelor of Arts at University of Arkansas.
- What are Helen James's skills?
- paleontology, systematics, evolution, biogeography, paleoecology, ornithology.
- When was Helen James born?
- Helen James was born on 1956-05-22 in Hot Springs.
- What awards has Helen James received?
- Brewster Medal, Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Career and education
SilverCareer
- Smithsonian Institution now
- National Museum of Natural History now
Education
- Bachelor of ArtsUniversity of Arkansas
- Doctor of PhilosophyUniversity of Oxford
- Doctor of PhilosophyUniversity of Oxford 2000
Public life
Gold- Born
- 1956-05-22, Hot Springs
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- paleontologist, ornithologist, zoologist, curator, researcher, botanical collector
- Also known as
- James, Helen Frances James, Helen F. James
Achievements
SilverAwards
- Brewster Medal 2019
- Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2013
Network
SilverFamily (public figures)
- Storrs L. OlsonSpouse
Profile
- Expertise
- paleontology, systematics, evolution, biogeography, paleoecology, ornithology
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