Amy Moe-Hoffman

Amy Moe-Hoffman serves as an Instructor in Geology and Museum Curator at Mississippi State University's Dunn-Seiler Museum. She manages the University Museum and Galleries Committee and coordinates outreach initiatives like Science Night at the Museums. Her academic career spans over a decade at Mississippi State since 2008.

• B.A. in Geology (Quaternary Geology & Glaciology) - Gustavus Adolphus College
• M.S. in Museum and Field Studies (Paleontology & Natural History Collections) - University of Colorado at Boulder

Her research focuses on paleoclimate reconstruction through fossil insects, taphonomy, and museum conservation practices. She has previously held collections management roles at the Paleontological Research Institution and University of Colorado Natural History Museum.

Recent publications highlight her work in freshwater mussel paleoecology, museum-based geoscience education, and science communication strategies. Her academic output spans multiple decades with a focus on educational materials and environmental studies.

Museum Leadership:

• Curator, Dunn-Seiler Museum
• Chair, University Museum and Galleries Committee
• Coordinator for museum outreach programs