University of California Museum of Paleontology

UCMP was one of the first museums to have its own website in the early 1990s, due to its location within a technology-oriented university with a good Internet connection. The site has been applauded for its use of visually appealing graphics, was nominated for a Webby Award five times, and received a medal from the Smithsonian Institution. It also had a cameo appearance in the movie Deep Impact, albeit under an incorrect name. == Notable figures ==

Annie Montague Alexander was the first benefactor of the museum, and led some early expeditions. Faculty skeleton located on the first floor of the VLSB Many notable paleontologists have worked as staff at UCMP. Dates given after each name indicate when the person was part of the university faculty or working in the museum. • John C. Merriam (1869–1945) • Charles Lewis Camp (1921-1975) • William Diller Matthew (1927–1930) • Ruben Arthur Stirton (1930–1966) • Samuel Paul Welles (1940–1997) Directors • Bruce L. Clark (1880-1945) • William Diller Matthew (1871-1930) • Charles Lewis Camp (1893-1975) • Ruben Arthur Stirton (1901-1966) • Donald E. Savage (1917-1999) • Joseph T. Gregory (1914-2007) • William B. N. Berry • William A. Clemens Jr. • Jere H. Lipps • David R. Lindberg • Roy L. Caldwell • Charles R. Marshall ==See also==