Paleontology in the “Real-World”: Using the Recent Paleontological Literature to Engage High School Students and Encourage STEM-based Learning
During the winter of 2015-2016, I had the incredible opportunity to live and work at Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument … Continue
A Dinosaur for California!
California, like all states, has many symbols – the state tree (redwood), state marine fish (Garibaldi), state fossil (Smilodon fatalis), … Continue
FOSSIL Project Webinars: Field Notes 101, Excavating Fossils, and Basic Fossil Prep
On September 29, October 19, and November 30 I participated in the FOSSIL Project webinars. For each, I opted to … Continue
FOSSIL Speaker Series: Dr. Sandra Carlson Visits Southern California Paleontological Society
It was a great day in Los Angeles when the Southern California Paleontological Society connected with the FOSSIL Project. Our vice president, … Continue
Education: Using myFOSSIL to Teach Students Databasing
“It was really cool to learn about the myFOSSIL database. At first it was confusing, but after I figured it … Continue
Fossils–Fact or Myth?
Editor’s note: Reprinted by permission from the Special Friends of the Aurora Fossil Museum newsletter. We have all heard things … Continue
Raising Funds for Your Fossil Club or Society
Most fossil clubs and paleontological societies generate funds to support their activities and awards. Such funds are critical to the … Continue
FOSSIL Project Webinar Series: Review of Webinar 1 with Jayson Kowinsky
Editor’s Note: Joyce Drakeford will be writing summaries of each of the four webinars in our fall series. On August … Continue
Education: iDigPaleo: A Collections-Based Resource for Classrooms and Collectors
About iDigPaleo First let’s deal with a common misconception – iDigPaleo is an educational and outreach site developed by the Fossil Insect … Continue
Education: Rowan University Purchases Former Quarry to Preserve Valuable Dig Site for Research and Education
Whenever I ask paleontologists—pros or amateurs—the key to getting children and youth interested in the science, the answer is always … Continue