Palaeontology
James Moore (BSc ’12) first became hooked on fossils as a high-school student in Whyalla, when he had the opportunity to participate in Flinders University palaeontology expeditions to collect the bones of ancient megafauna at regional South Australian digs.
James continued his passion for learning about the remains of prehistoric creatures as a science student at Flinders then as a researcher in the Palaeontology Lab at the University.
He loved the thrill of travelling to remote sites and back through time to discover the remains of weird and wonderful animals from Australia’s past.
James shared his enthusiasm for unearthing fossils with high school students, encouraging them to interact with Flinders researchers and participate in research at the University.
However, in 2014 at the age of just 24 James passed away suddenly. To honour his life the James Moore Memorial Fund was established at Flinders University with the support of James’ family.
Since 2016 the fund has enabled an annual prize to support a regional and a metropolitan secondary school student to learn from Flinders University's world-leading academics in the field of palaeontology.
The 2022 James Moore Memorial Prize was awarded to Sara Roesler and Dennis Schofield, who will receive funding to join next year’s Flinders University field trip to the NSW Wellington Caves complex, an outstanding site for megafauna fossil studies.
Sara says fossils fascinate her and is keen to pursue earth sciences, geography, archaeology, geology or other topics which support a tertiary pathway to palaeontology.
“I have a genuine interest in prehistory and fossils and have found it interesting since I was young,” says Sara. “They show us how life has changed over time and how living things respond to climate and landscape changes, to help us predict what might happen in the future.
“I am honoured to have the opportunity to commemorate the memory of James Moore so his passion can remain an inspiration to other young aspiring palaeontologists.”
Flinders University, together with the Moore family, encourage you to donate to the fund to ensure James’ passion for palaeontology can continue to inspire school students to unearth their future.
100% of your tax-deductible donation will support the James Moore Memorial Prize at Flinders University.
2022 Sara Roesler and Dennis Schofield
2021 Sophie Field and Toby Wheaton
2019 Laluloy Bucar and Antoni Camozzato
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