PaleoSoc Art Competition
Announcing a PaleoSoc Art Competition!
Calling all paleoartists! The Paleontological Society is holding an art competition! We are searching for designs that capture the spirit of the Paleontological Society.
Calling all paleoartists! The Paleontological Society is holding an art competition! We are searching for designs that capture the spirit of the Paleontological Society.
Reviewed by Christa Cherava (National Parks Conservation Association, USA)
Reviewed by Blandine Hautier (Independent fossil preparator; Bonn, Germany)
A letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, regarding the critical need for further paleontological resource assessment at BLM’s “Community Pit #1” near Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Reviewed by Richard Lis (California Department of Fish and Wildlife, CA)
Date of Presentation | Speaker Name | Speaker Institution | Host Name | Host Institution |
May 9th, 2023 | Johnny Waters | Appalachian State University | Nigel Hughes | University of California- Riverside* |
February 23rd, 2023 | Brenda Hunda | Cincinnati Museum Center | Jacquie Ashley | Niagara Peninsula Geological Society |
March 6th, 2024 | Scott Wing | Smithsonian Institution | Shelly Wernette | Texas State University* |
April 3rd, 2024 | Kate Lyons | University of Nebraska | Molly McDonough | Chicago State University* |
April 17th, 2024 | Felisa Smith | University of New Mexico | Abhishek RoyChowdhury | Navajo Technical University* |
November 13th, 2024 | Scott Evans | Florida State University | Peter Hutchinson | Pittsburgh Geological Society |
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 Alysha Zazubec (University of Oklahoma)
Reviewed by David R. Cordie (Edgewood College, Madison WI)
The Paleontological Society recognizes the importance of educational and research practices that foster diversity and inclusion. We value the contribution of diverse opinions, strategies, and experiences at the North American Paleontological Convention (NAPC) as they are an integral part to the advancement of our field. However, many of our colleagues who work extensively on inclusive educational and research practices might not qualify for research-based funding for conference travel from their home institutions. In addition, colleagues from groups underrepresented in paleontology, in a career transition (between undergrad and grad, grad to post-doc, post-doc to position), or in adjunct, teaching, museum, or part-time positions are often the most vulnerable and most likely to leave paleontology and science. It is crucial that we ensure that these members, in addition to students, are able to attend and participate in our meetings as well as network with community members who can provide the support and mentorship that is needed in these critical transitions or positions.
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:
Reviewed by Andrej Spiridonov (Vilnius University, Lithuania)
Roy E. Plotnick, Brendan M. Anderson, Sandra J. Carlson, Advait M. Jukar, Julien Kimmig and Elizabeth Petsios
There are abundant and diverse Topical & Discipline Sessions at GSA Connects 2023 that are endorsed by the Paleo Society!
Reviewed by Blandine Hautier (Bonn, Germany)
The 2022 Summer Policy Interns, supported by the Paleontological Society and the American Geosciences Institute, produced this handbook as a foundation for identifying and exploring funding areas within the National Science Foundation and other related funding agencies.
Reviewed by Paul Strother (Boston College Weston Observatory)