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students will be able to make 3D models of the bones that can be further studied to learn about the species, what kinds of forces the pelvis could withstand and more.

The pelvic bones are believed to be part of a Gryposaurus, a type of herbivorous, duck-billed dinosaur that walked the earth about 75 to 80 million years ago.

After graduating from Chapman with a degree in screen acting, Rotenberg will attend the University of Washington for his master’s degree in museum studies. But first, this summer, he’ll be back digging in Montana.

“The University of Washington and specifically the (Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture) are actually the rightful owners of the fossils that I’m working on right now. They’ve left it to us and our crew for the preparation process,” Rotenberg said. “Eventually, all of the bones that are in my lab will eventually end up in their collection at the University of Washington, so it’s very exciting to be able to continue my education and follow this dinosaur along as it completes its journey.”

Rotenberg said he has been a huge dinosaur fan since he was a kid, so his family is not surprised that he ultimately found his way into a dinosaur lab.

“We talk a lot about thinking outside of the box here at Chapman, so this is just kind of an opportunity for students to be able to do that,” he said, adding that the doors to their lab are always open for Chapman students or members of the community who want learn more about the process of uncovering fossils.