Categories Uncategorized Amber reflections from the scientist who inspired Jurassic Park Post author By Nick Houtman Post date February 16, 2017 Dr. George Poinar , an entomologist, is among the world's leading experts on ancient insects and plants trapped in amber. He has a lab in the basement of his Corvallis home. Over a long and storied career, George Poinar has made some extraordinary discoveries. Tags amber, College of Science, Integrative Biology, paleoecology