Stan Finney

Stan Finney is a Professor in the Earth Science Department at California State University, Long Beach. His research focuses on paleontology, stratigraphy, and paleogeography, particularly the study of graptolites and U-Pb geochronology of zircons. He is actively involved in fieldwork in Nevada and Argentina and collaborates with institutions like the University of Arizona and UCLA.

• Paleontology
• Stratigraphy
• Paleogeography
• Graptolite Biostratigraphy
• U-Pb Geochronology
• Mass Extinction Studies

He has held leadership roles in international geological commissions and co-directs the Environmental Science and Policy degree programs. His lab specializes in macrophotography for graptolite analysis.

• Vice-chair, International Commission on Stratigraphy (2000-2008)
• Chair, ICS Subcommission on Ordovician Stratigraphy (1996-2004)