Call for proposals: Early Career Researchers
Call for proposals: Early Career Researchers
The Paleontological Society held an art competition this year for designs that capture the spirit of the Paleontological Society.
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.
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 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.
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.