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Book Reviews: PRI’s “Adventures in a Prehistoric World”

Reviewed by Jennifer A. Brennan (George Washington University)

 



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2024 Paleontological Society Fellows

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.

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Book Review: Dinosaurs of Darkness

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

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Books available for review

Books available for review announcement - updated!

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 at https://www.paleosoc.org/priscum-newsletter and https://www.paleosoc.org/blogReviewers 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])

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Book Review: Probably Overthinking It

Reviewed by David R. Cordie (Edgewood College)

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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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Book Review: The Edge of Memory

Reviewed by Ephraim Nissan (London, England)





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Book Review: Trilobite Collector’s Guide

Reviewed by Thomas A. Hegna (SUNY Fredonia)



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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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Book Review: Dinosaur Feeding Biology

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

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Book Review: The Genesis Quest

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.)



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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.

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Book Review: Remnants of Ancient Life

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

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Book Review: The Desert Bones

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

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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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Book Review: Foundations of Paleoecology

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

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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

Book Review: Fort Payne Crinoids

Reviewed by Alysha Zazubec (University of Oklahoma)

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Book Review: Across the Bridge

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

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