Books available for review announcement - May update!

The following volumes are available to Paleontological Society members in exchange for writing a review in Priscum. Reviews should be informative, engaging, and 400–800 words long. The tone can be informal and casual, appropriate to recommending a book to colleagues. Reviews are expected to be returned within six months after receipt. Past book reviews can be found in past issues of Priscum athttps://www.paleosoc.org/priscum-newsletter and https://www.paleosoc.org/blog. Reviewers must be a current member of the Paleontological Society before beginning review. If you are interested in reviewing one of these texts, please contact Book Reviews Editor Phil Novack-Gottshall ([email protected])

Reviewed by David J. Bottjer (University of Southern California)

Reviewed by Kat Jordan-Burmeister (University of Tennessee-Knoxville)

Reviewed by Allison W. Bronson (California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt)

Reviewed by Marcello Perillo (University of Bonn)

Reviewed by Jennifer A. Brennan (George Washington University)

 

Congratulations to our 2024 Paleontological Society Fellows!

Fellows are members of the Paleontological Society who have made far-reaching contributions to paleontology through research, teaching, or service to the profession.

Reviewed by Blandine Hautier (Independent fossil preparator; Bonn, Germany)

Reviewed by David R. Cordie (Edgewood College)

Reviewed by Ephraim Nissan (London, England)

Reviewed by Thomas A. Hegna (SUNY Fredonia)

Reviewed by James O. Farlow (Purdue University Fort Wayne)

Reviewed by Joe Bauman (Salt Lake City)



Marshall, M. 2020. The Genesis Quest: The Geniuses and Eccentrics on a Journey to Uncover the Origin of Life on Earth. University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL. 368 pp. ($15.60 cloth, $10.80 paper, $10.79 e-book with 40% PS discount.)

Reviewed by Christa Cherava (National Parks Conservation Association, USA)

Reviewed by Blandine Hautier (Independent fossil preparator; Bonn, Germany)

Reviewed by Richard Lis (California Department of Fish and Wildlife, CA)

Reviewed by Alysha Zazubec (University of Oklahoma)

Reviewed by David R. Cordie (Edgewood College, Madison WI)

The Paleontological Society is soliciting applications for a Student Representative to Council. 

Eligibility: We encourage nominations from paleontology graduate students who are early-mid stage in their graduate programs from all backgrounds and institutions, particularly those that have historically been under-represented on the Paleontological Society Council.
 
The Role: Student Representatives serve as voices for student needs in the Society and play leading roles in student activities including organizing student events at the Geological Society of America Conference. Student Representatives are further encouraged to develop and lead new student initiatives. In this role, students gain knowledge of the inner-workings of an international organization and experience in professional service.
 
The selected Student Representative (who will start their role in the fall) will join current Student Representative Carmi Milagros Thompson and serve a two-year term (Fall 2024–Fall 2026). Student Representatives attend two virtual Council meetings per year (one during fall near the time of the Geological Society of America Conference and the other during spring). 
 
Application Instructions and Requirements: