Amateur Spotlight: Samuel J. Ciurca, Jr.
Background This issue we feature Samuel J. Ciurca, who received the 2016 Harrell L. Strimple Award from the Paleontological Society. University … Continue
Amateur Spotlight: Lorrie McWhinney & Angela Matthias
Editor’s Note: This issue we highlight Lorrie McWhinney & Angie Matthias, members of the Western Interior Paleontological Society. Lorrie and Angie … Continue
Amateur Spotlight: William P. Heimbrock
Editor’s note: This month, we highlight William Heimbrock, a board member of the Dry Dredgers organization based in Cincinnati. Tell … Continue
Amateur Spotlight: Cindy Lockner
Editor’s Note: This issue we highlight Cindy Lockner who serves on the governing boards of both the Florida Fossil Hunters … Continue
Amateur Spotlight: Mark McKinzie
Editor’s Note: In this issue, Mark McKinzie of the Dallas Paleontological Society responds to questions asked by Eleanor Gardner. A … Continue
Amateur Spotlight: George H. Junne, Jr.
This issue we interview 2013 Strimple Award Winner Dr. George H. Junne, Jr. Dr. Junne is Professor of Africana Studies … Continue
Amateur Spotlight: George W. Powell, Jr.
George W. Powell, Jr. has so many fossils, he built a special 1500-square foot addition onto his Greenville, North Carolina, … Continue
Amateur Spotlight: Jayson Kowinsky
Jayson Kowinsky, possibly better known as “fossil guy,” has long been impacting the paleontology community through his website www.fossilguy.com. Jayson purchased … Continue
Amateur Spotlight: David Kohls
David Kohls received the 2009 Harrell L. Strimple Award in recognition of his significant contributions to paleontology, including the donation … Continue
Fossils, Field Work, and Discovery at Florissant Fossil Beds
As amateur paleontologists and informal science learners, the prospect of joining “a paleontologist for three days of fossils, field work … Continue