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Ashley A. Dineen @aadineen.bsky.social · 1d

The @paleosoc.bsky.social Collections Committee is gathering responses from anyone who works in a paleontological/geological collection in the US about the current state of funding. It can be submitted in as little as 5 minutes (but the more detail the better)! Link here: forms.gle/6C5E5GS4MZ58....

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · 5d

New species alert!

Juan Liu @liujuan.bsky.social · 5d

New in @science.org, meet Acronichthys maccagnoi, a new species from Late Creatacous Canada that changes what we know about the origins and evolution of one of the most successful fish groups on Earth.

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · 5d

Join @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social Undergraduate PaleoClub @paleoberkeley seminar series on Friday 10/3 with a talk by UCMP Assistant Director Lisa White on education and outreach. UCMP Director Charles Marshall will speak on 10/10. Interested students can join on Fridays, 5:30-6:30 pm, in VLSB 3059!

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · 27d

What did T. rex taste like? Find out in our updated interactive module that teaches middle and high school students about phylogenetics, the study of evolutionary relationships. We’ve cooked up a modernized version of this teacher-favorite classroom activity! 🔗 ucmp.berkeley.edu/trex-module/ #STEMed

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · Sep 2

Could hummingbird evolution be happening in your backyard? We’ve got a real humdinger of a story in our latest Evo in the News! Read more here: evolution.berkeley.edu/evo-news/hum...
#STEMed #evolution #humminbirds

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · Jul 3

Also in the news, checkout this interview with Lisa White, our Director of Education and Outreach on Tavis Smiley KBLA where they chat about dinosaurs, science education and outreach (students in the field), and diversity in STEM. 🦖

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiys...

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · Jul 3

Our facultyJack Tseng @tsengzj.bsky.social was featured in @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social news again discussing our evolving idea of dinosaurs 🦖https://news.berkeley.edu/2025/06/26/a-t-rex-with-feathers-scientists-say-dinosaurs-were-likely-different-from-what-most-of-us-picture/

A T. rex with feathers? Scientists say dinosaurs were likely different from what most of us picture - Berkeley News

UC Berkeley paleontologist Jack Tseng explains how new discoveries challenge our long-held beliefs about the world of paleontology.

news.berkeley.edu

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · May 7

Antibiotic resistance lingers long after the meds are finished. Learn more in the latest Evo in the News!

evolution.berkeley.edu/evo-news/ant...

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · May 2

It's the last day of classes! Congratulations to all those graduating and good luck on your exams. Go Bears! 🐻🐻🐻🦖🐻🐻🐻

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · Apr 30

Apply for Senior Museum Scientist in Paleobotany at the UCMP. Learn more:
ucmp.berkeley.edu/2025/04/appl...

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · Apr 30

Congrats to Dr. Diane Erwin who was selected as a recipient of a 2025 Chancellor's Outstanding Staff Award! This is presented to staff who demonstrate excellence in their job duties and make significant contributions to campus. It is among the highest honors bestowed upon staff by the Chancellor.

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · Apr 8

🦎Iguana tell you something: new research shows species of iguanas in tropical Fiji are related to those in the deserts of North America! Check out the latest Evo in the News to learn more! evolution.berkeley.edu/evo-news/how...

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · Apr 7

🐞Calling all biology and environmental science instructors in SF Bay Area high schools or community colleges! UC Berkeley Dept. of Integrative Biology is offering a summer professional development workshop on evolution and climate change using lady beetles. Learn more: tinyurl.com/UEbeetleproj...

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NPR @npr.org · Mar 31

JUST IN: The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.

Entire staff at federal agency that funds libraries and museums put on leave

The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.

www.npr.org

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · Mar 18

IMLS grants have funded a significant portion of UCMP's efforts to digitize our fossil collection. This would have devastating effects for so many museums and libraries. #IMLS

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · Mar 18

A recent Executive Order would gut the only federal agency dedicated to America’s museums. The Institute of Museum & Library Services makes up only 0.0046% of the federal budget. Take action now: www.congressweb.com/aam/95/

General Public: Urge Congress to Save IMLS

On March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing further cuts to the government agency that efficiently provides CRITICAL funding to museums and libraries in all 50 states.The Institut...

www.congressweb.com

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · Mar 14

We appreciate your support for our Education & Outreach Programs and Field experiences for students during #CalBigGive! Thank you so much!

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · Mar 14

There’s still time to support the UCMP during #CalBigGive! Help the UCMP continue to bring students beyond the classroom, from the iron rich paleosol near John Day National Monument to the sandstone exposures at Kehoe Beach Point Reyes National Seashore.
givingday.berkeley.edu/giving-day/9...

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · Mar 13

Your gift supports our Education & Outreach efforts just like VENOMventure, our pop-up escape style exhibit that travels to rural and urban communities to teach families basic concepts in evolution. Donations will be doubly meaningful during the #CalBigGIve Match Challenge! tinyurl.com/ucmpgiving

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · Mar 13

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · Mar 13

Good evening from the UCMP! #CalBigGive starts now and goes until 9pm tomorrow! Until then, enjoy some images from past field trips. These field experiences allow students to gain deeper understanding of fossils and deep time in geologic context. To donate: give.berkeley.edu/fund/FU0961000

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · Mar 12

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · Mar 12

Support our Education & Outreach initiatives that bring students into the field. High school students participated in SF-ROCKS (Reaching Out to Communities and Kids with Science in the San Francisco Bay Area) at Pt. Reyes National Seashore
Pledge today! #CalBigGive
give.berkeley.edu/fund/FW4101000

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · Mar 12

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University of California Museum of Paleontology @ucmpberkeley.bsky.social · Mar 11

Support science and the UCMP this Thursday during #CalBigGive! Pledge to support our Education & Outreach Program! Read more about our dedication to science and our diversity of STEM Ed resources on our blog:https://ucmp.berkeley.edu/2025/03/support-science-and-the-ucmp-during-cal-big-give/

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