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Paleontological Society
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Advancing knowledge and understanding of paleontology and life’s evolution through research, education, and advocacy. Supporting and championing a diversity of voices. https://www.paleosoc.org
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · 1d
Happy #FossilFriday from the Mention Bassins Sédimentaires Évolution Conservation of Université d’Antananarivo, who won a Sepkoski Grant to conduct research on subfossil seeds in Ampiriaka, Madagascar!🇲🇬🌿
#FossilFriday #Palaeontology #Palaeobotany #Palynology #Fossils #Madagascar
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · 2d
Fossil Frogs and Toads of North America is a 3 chaptered book on frog paleoherpetology, now on sale for 30% off with a PS discount! When you add frog to your cauldron this Halloween, appreciate the millions of years of evolution that made them!🐸
#Paleontology #Herpetology #Frogs #PSBookReview
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · 15d
Happy #FossilFriday from under the microscope with this freshwater acritarch!
While we don’t know the full evolutionary tree of this tiny fellow, some people believe they may have descended from algal ancestors. Thanks @paleotrin.bsky.social !
#Paleontology #Palynology #Palynomorph #Microscope
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · 16d
Extinctions: How Life Survives, Adapts, and Evolves by MJ Benton is a fantastic read on extinctions, great for anyone of any experience in paleo! It also has incredible visuals from paleoart and fossils, springing ancient ecosystems back to life. Pick up your copy today!
#Paleontology #BookReview
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · 28d
Today’s #FossilFriday is an incredible 35,000 year old thorny bamboo from Manipur, India!
These were found by Dr. Bhatia, who researches palaeobotany at the Birbal Sanhi Institute of Palaeosciences to learn about how past environments created today’s ecosystems🎍
#Fossil #Palaeontology #Palaeobotany
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · Sep 3
Palaeobiodiversity and Palaeoenvironments’s special issue, Rhenish Massif, is an incredible assemblage of papers on the history of the Rhenish Massif in Central Europe. Learn all about life through time and how the Rhenish Massif went from ocean to mountains!
#Paleontology #Fossils #BookReview
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · Aug 27
Vertebrate Ichnology is a must-have for anyone interested in tetrapod trace fossils and ichnology, and the second volume released last month! Don’t wait to pick up your copy, as the paperback & eBook are both on sale for 25% off on Elsevier, 50% if you bundle!
#PSBookReview #Paleontology #Fossils
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · Aug 13
Paleo Society will host 6 events over the 4 days at GSA in San Antonio, TX, so mark your calendar! 📆 Be sure to stop by the PS booth to pick up some swag and meet some of our wonderful members and student ambassadors!

#Paleontology #GSA #PaleoSociety #GeologicalSocietyOfAmerica #GSAConnects2025
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · Jul 24
Submit your research to a Paleo Society-sponsored session at @geosociety Connects 2025 in San Antonio! This year we have 30 paleo sessions, and today we’re featuring paleocology related sessions. 🦕🌴
Submit your abstract by August 5th!

#Paleo #Geoscience #Geology #gsaconnects2025
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · Jul 14
The Paleo Society is looking for student ambassadors to attend the 2025 GSA conference! Apply by August 1st here: www.paleosoc.org/student_amba...
#Paleontology #UndergraduateResearch #Geology #Science
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · Jul 10
Mark your calendars for the FREE 2025 PS Short Course, Open Science, Collaboration, and Reproducibility in Paleontology! It will be held from 8:00am - 5:30pm on Saturday, October 18 in San Antonio, TX.

www.paleosoc.org/2025-paleo-s...

#gsaconnects2025 #paleontology #paleo #gsa #shortcourse
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · Jul 10
Last chance to apply by tonight to represent PS at the Geoscience Congressional Visit Days in September! Travel funding available! forms.gle/fsFT94uUb6Cf...
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · Jul 8
Congrats Alienor Duhamel, Anubhav Preet Kaur, Morrison Nolan, & Raman Umamaheswaran for Norman Newell Early Career Grant! Thank you committee members Dr. Phil Novack-Gottshall, Dr. Hannah Owens, & Dr. Surangi Punyasena.
Apply and learn more at paleosoc.org/norman-newell-early-career-grant-program
Pictures congratulating the award recipients and thanking the committee members. There is confetti and the Paleo Soc logo is present.
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The Geological Society of America (GSA) @geosociety.bsky.social · Jul 1
REMINDER: Abstract submissions for GSA Connects 2025 are open!

Got research to share? Field or lab—put your work on the map in San Antonio.

🗓️ Deadline: 5 Aug 2025
📍 San Antonio, Texas | 19–22 October
🔗 Submit: gsameetings.secure-platform.com/connects25

#GSAConnects #CallForAbstracts #Geology
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · Jul 3
Apply by July 10 using this form! forms.gle/bMgxzVhv2R9v...
Paleontological Society & Geoscience Congressional Visit Days 2025
Apply to represent the Paleontological Society in Washington DC for Geoscience Congressional Visits Day (Geo-CVD)! The Paleontological Society (PS), through its Government Affairs Committee (GAC), w...
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · Jul 2
We are sending 8-10 members to participate in the Geoscience Congressional Visit Days September 9th & 10th in DC! Participation is open to all US members, including undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and avocational paleontologists. Apply today!
#Paleontology #Geology #Geoscience
The Paleo Society Government Affairs Committee presents: 2025 Geosciences Congressional Visit Days September 9 & 10. Applications due July 10. The Paleo Society logo and the American Geosciences Institute logos are in the upper corners. Pangea is in the background and art of a government building is present.
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · Jun 14
Happy #FossilFriday!
These Rusophycus trilobite traces were found in Iraq’s oldest rocks, the Khabour Quartzite-Shale Formation. Captured by University of Duhok geology professor Dr. Abdulrahman Bamerni in the Barwari Balla area, Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
#FossilFriday #Paleontology #Geology
Dr. Bamerni stands next to trilobite traces. The fossils, of which there are about 25, look about 8 centimeters or 4 inches in width and 18 centimeters or 9 inches in length. They are a light yellow in a light gray bedrock.
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · Jun 9
Howdy Paleo pals! Reminder that registration for GSA Connects 2025 is now open!

Keep an eye out! 👀 Over the next few weeks we will be featuring Paleo Society endorsed sessions at GSA Connects 2025.

#gsaconnects2025
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · Jun 8
Paleo post-doc opportunity! Apply by June 30.
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Jon Hendricks @jonhendricks.bsky.social · May 30
🚨Postdoc Opportunity in Invert Paleontology🚨
Milwaukee Public Museum is searching for a postdoc to assist with a research project focused on Plio-Pleistocene to Recent mollusks from the southeastern United States. Details available at: www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.p...
Please share #FossilFriday
Photograph of Pleistocene mollusk fossils from the Caloosahatchee Formation of Florida.
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · Jun 4
Shells: A Natural and Cultural History by Fabio Moretzsohn and M. G. Harasewych is a fascinating exploration into shells throughout human history. Even if you don't live by the water, shells are all around us, especially in paleontology!
#PSBookReviews #BookReview #Paleontology #Shells #SummerRead
PS Book Review: A picture of the book Shells: A Natural and Cultural History by Fabio Moretzsohn and M. G. Harasewych is next to an orange sticky note reading a review by Casey Burns at the CA Academy of Sciences, which reads "“This book takes a deep dive into cowries, followed by another deep dive into the iridescent beauty of pearls... The book includes a well-curated collection of molluscan photographs and artwork. Visually this volume would delight any bookshelf.” There are blue bubbles at the bottom with an orange ammonite shell and the words "PS Book Review" and the top right corner has the Paleo Society logo.
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · May 22
Steven M. Stanley's "T. rex, Darwin, and Adventures Out West" follows a group of up-and-coming geologists. Dig into earth sciences, from the Grand Teton mountains to Hell Creek dinosaurs. Once you're done, you'll want to go outside and explore for yourself!
#SummerRead #ScienceFiction #Paleontology
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · May 12
May 2025 Priscum is out now! 💐 Check it out in your email inbox if you are a member! Lots of exciting upcoming opportunities! ☀️

#geology #paleontology #geoscience #fossil #newsletter
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · May 10
As NSF approaches its 75th anniversary on May 10th, proposed budget cuts to its programs, grants, and staffing threaten its longevity. Visit the Save the U.S. National Science Foundation website to sign up for updates and use the site's resources to advocate for NSF.

📸: Madeline Marshall
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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · May 5
Calling all fossil hunters and paleo enthusiasts! 🦴🔍 We’re on the hunt for the most fascinating and unique field photos! Share your best views with us to be featured on our platform.

Submit your photos here: forms.gle/VQX1jveYxksw...

#paleo #geology #geoscience #fossil #fossilfriday
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Dr. Davey F. Wright ⛏️🦕🧬 @daveyfwright.bsky.social · Apr 23
Proud advisor moment: my graduate student @crowleyk.bsky.social received the Gary Lane Award from the Paleontological Society! It feels particular special since Gary Lane was my PhD advisor's advisor. Huge congrats to Kiera & many thanks to the @paleosoc.bsky.social for supporting students!
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Paleobiology Research Group at OU @oupaleobiology.bsky.social · Apr 23
Congratulations to OU Paleobiology graduate students Kiera Crowley (Wright lab) and Alysha Zazubec (Cole lab) for receiving Paleontological Society Student Research Grants!
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