Congratulations to our 2025 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. Submit your nominations for 2026 PS Fellows by Feb. 28! https://www.paleosoc.org/fellows-of-the-paleontological-society

Matthew Clapham was recognized for his diverse and impactful research that touches on subjects as varied as tiering among Ediacaran organisms; ecological selectivity and the effects of environmental change on marine organisms across the P-T; and the evolution of insect body size. He is also recognized for his service to the Paleontological Society and to the Paleobiology Database. 

Neil Landman is recognized for his truly exceptional career that has fundamentally shaped our understanding of the evolution, anatomy, and paleobiogeography of fossil ammonoids. He has combined meticulous fieldwork across the globe with top-notch systematics to understand ammonite distribution in time and space, especially leading up to the K/Pg mass extinction.

Jim Schiffbauer is recognized for his incredibly productive and internationally known publication record focusing on taphonomy and exceptional preservation. His research represents the cutting edge of the use of microscopy in paleontology, especially in the study of early life and the fossilization and ultrastructure of Mesoproterozoic acritarchs. In addition to his research record, he is also recognized for his work to support the paleontological community through leading conference sessions and building major infrastructure.

Bruce Tiffney is recognized as a deep, broad thinker, and a meticulous paleobotanist, as well as an engaging, creative and inspiring teacher with a phenomenal research and publication record—which has largely focused on the evolution of angiosperms. He is also lauded for his exemplary teaching, university and professional service, and mentoring of 29 MS and PhD students.