Janet Canamar

Janet Canamar is a scientific illustrator and researcher at the Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin. Born in Mesquite, Texas, she combines her artistic talents with geoscience research, working in the Clarke Lab, the Perot Museum's vertebrate collections, and as Artist-in-Residence for the National Park Service-Paleontological Society.

• Educational Pursuits: Pursuing a degree in Geology at UT Austin
• Key Affiliations: Jackson School of Geosciences, Perot Museum, National Park Service
• Leadership Role: Founder & President of Texas Dinosaur Club

Her research focuses on reconstructing ancient ecosystems through paleontological studies, including aetosaur anatomy and Cenomanian shark teeth analysis. Janet emphasizes the importance of blending quantitative geoscience methods with visual storytelling for accurate biological reconstructions.

Through her diverse projects and advocacy, she demonstrates how art enhances scientific communication in paleontology. She also mentors peers, showing that STEM success doesn't require traditional academic excellence.