Solving the mystery of a bizarre Mongolian dinosaur | Dr. Philip J. Currie | TEDxCalgary

What can the deep past tell us about the world we live in? Internationally renowned paleontologist Philip J. Currie delves into details surrounding the Korean Mongolia International Dinosaur Project. Sharing his tales around the discovery of Deinocheirus mirificus, an omnivorous dinosaur in the fossil rich Nemegt Formation in Mongolia, he reminds us how when we look to resolve our mysteries, we end up opening even more doors and keep on learning. Philip Currie is an internationally renowned paleontologist and former Curator of Dinosaurs at the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology. His scientific work has led to a greater understanding of dinosaurs and their scientific significance. Currie is now a professor and Canada Research Chair in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta. He’s also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Calgary. He has given hundreds of popular and scientific lectures on dinosaurs globally, published more than 160 scientific articles, 140 popular articles and 20 books, focusing on the growth and variation of extinct reptiles, the anatomy and relationships of carnivorous dinosaurs, and the origin of birds. His fieldwork research has taken him across Alberta, Argentina, British Columbia, China, Mongolia, Indonesia, South Africa, the Arctic and Antarctica. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (1999) and a member of the Explorers Club (2001). His notable awards include the 1988 Sir Frederick Haultain Award for his significant contributions to science in Alberta and the 2012 Royal Canadian Geographical Society Gold Medal. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)