Student Spotlight: Titan Dreamers
The Ignatian Solidarity Network social justice blog recently featured a story by Associate University Minister Salena Ibrahim on University Ministry, its Undocu-Student Week programming and …
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Assistant Professor of Biology and National Geographic Explorer Nizar Ibrahim gives his thoughts on how to work in paleontology and what paleontologists do in the …
Assistant Professor of Biology and Paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim‘s Spinosaurus discovery was featured in The National Geographic article, “Case for ‘river monster’ Spinosaurus strengthened by new …
Detroit Mercy professor’s work featured on cover of National Geographic
The October issue of National Geographic features the cover story “Reimagining Dinosaurs,” which includes the monumental discovery by Detroit Mercy Assistant Professor of Biology and …
Assistant Professor of Biology and Paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim‘s Spinosaurus discovery was ranked in the Nature Index article, “The 5 most popular scientific papers of April …
Detroit Mercy professor follows a hunch, and rewrites history of dinosaurs
Paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim can recall the exact moment when he realized following a hunch had paid off with a remarkable discovery. The Detroit Mercy Assistant …
Detroit Mercy student co-authors groundbreaking Spinosaurus paper
University of Detroit Mercy junior Juliana Jakubczak didn’t know what she was getting into when she joined Associate Professor of Biology Nizar Ibrahim’s student research …
University proudly honors 2020 Vivere ex Missione Award winners
Detroit Mercy is pleased to honor the winners of the 2020 annual Vivere ex Missione Award, which is typically presented each year during commencement exercises …
New fossils rewrite the story of dinosaur evolution and ecology — and change the appearance of Spinosaurus
Scientists have long opposed the idea that dinosaurs lived in aquatic habitats. Now, an international team of researchers, led by National Geographic Explorer and University …
Ibrahim helps discover new species of flying reptile from 100 million years ago
An international team of paleontologists, including University of Detroit Mercy’s Nizar Ibrahim, has described a new species of flying reptile (pterosaur), which flew over North …
Discovery shows community of flying reptiles inhabited the Sahara 100 million years ago
University of Detroit Mercy’s Nizar Ibrahim was part of an international team of scientists, led by Baylor University’s Megan Jacobs and including researchers from England …
Professor hopes to inspire young scientists at international STEM event
University of Detroit Mercy Assistant Professor of Biology Nizar Ibrahim wants young people to know there’s still plenty left to explore and discover in the …
Students to accompany professor on fossil-hunting expedition into the Sahara
The Sahara Desert is one of the most remote places on Earth for a reason: it’s unbearably hot, there’s virtually no rainfall and the high …
Assistant Professor of Biology Nizar Ibrahim was recently interviewed by WDIV-TV Local 4 host Sandra Ali,discussing his mission to bring the excitement of science to …
Assistant Professor of Biology Nizar Ibrahim discusses the world’s largest carnivorous dinosaur on “Stateside-Michigan Public Radio” on NPR. Listen to the interview online.
Assistant Professor of Biology Nizar Ibrahim was recently interviewed on MPRS news about the “tale of the Spinosaurus,” Jan. 17. Listen to the full interview here. Ibrahim …
Assistant Professor of Biology Nizar Ibrahim was acknowledged in the published paper, “A new species of Coloborhynchus (Pterosauria, Ornithocheiridae) from the mid-Cretaceous of North Africa.” …