Chris Brochu

In 1997, the Field Museum in Chicago acquired "Sue," the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton yet collected. Sue was the source of massive controversy and speculation before 1997, and Christopher Brochu was asked to conduct a thorough study of the skeleton, including a complete description and a high-resolution CT analysis of the skull. This provided the most detailed look yet of this giant predator. It allowed Brochu to examine more closely some of the early speculations made about Sue's sex and cause of death, but it also led to new conclusions about the life and times of Tyrannosaurus rex. In this presentation, he will discuss the insights Sue gives us on tyrannosaurs, ancient life, and the ways of science.

Assistant Professor in the Department of Geoscience