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Call for proposals: Early Career Researchers

Call for proposals: Early Career Researchers

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Paleo-Art Competition Winner!!!

Announcing the PaleoSoc Art Competition Winner!!!

The Paleontological Society held an art competition this year for designs that capture the spirit of the Paleontological Society.

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2024 Paleo Endorsed GSA Sessions

GSA sessions endorsed by PS are linked here, and times will come out soon!

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Letter to BLM

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.

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Distinguished Lecturer/Educator Program 2024 Schedule

We're proud to share our next batch of upcoming sessions, granted by our esteemed Distinguished Lecturers. Please see the schedules to plan ahead!

Institutions denoted with a * indicate minority serving institutions (MSI).
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

PS NAPC D&I and Student Travel Grants

PS NAPC D&I and Student Travel Grants

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.

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A Paleontologist's Field Guide for Funding from the National Science Foundation

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.

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2023 Paleontological Society Fellows

The new fellows are

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Pete Palmer Obituary

Pete Palmer Obituary 

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