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FOSSIL Project Archive

FOSSIL Project Newsletters and Blogs

Twenty-three (23) newsletters were distributed by email to members and interested parties between February 2014 and Fall 2019. In 2025, the original newsletters were converted to static blog posts, presented below. Taken together, this body of information provides the best history of the FOSSIL project during its active phase.

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I was also fortunate to meet up with some of my online collaborators in person!

Journey to the Center of myFOSSIL: One Graduate Student’s Perspective

Sep 1, 2019

NAPC 2019 was the culmination of all my experiences with the FOSSIL Project. At NAPC 2014, I started as Lisa … Continue

Cindy presenting her talk during the FOSSIL Symposium. Image taken by Sadie Mills.

Citizen Scientist attends 11th North American Paleontological Convention

Sep 1, 2019

Wonder what it’s like to be around hundreds of paleontologists from all over the world? I had the pleasure of … Continue

Adriane discussing how planktic foraminifera are used to tell time in the sedimentary record at the educators workshop.

(Micro)Fossil Bonanza at NAPC 2019!

Sep 1, 2019

Vertebrates: let’s face it, they tend to steal the show when it comes to paleontology. They’ve enraptured the imaginations of … Continue

Jayson Kowinsky, Lee Cone, and Tara Lepore on the discussion panel for The FOSSIL Project. Photo by Sadie Mills.

Attending the NAPC with the FOSSIL Project

Sep 1, 2019

The Fossil Project invited me to participate in a panel discussion at one of their symposiums at the North American … Continue

Mid-conference field trip to the Raymond Alf Museum of Paleontology. Photo by Tom Bantel

Two to Tango: NAPC and FOSSIL Project

Sep 1, 2019

On June 22 through June 28, I was able to attend the NAPC 2019 conference in Riverside, California thanks to … Continue

The take home messages from my talk. Photo credit: Dr. Michael Vendrasco

NAPC Embraces Amateur Paleontology

Sep 1, 2019

Amateur paleontologists are welcome and encouraged to give talks at the North American Paleontological Convention. NAPC is held every 4 … Continue

Bill Heim presenting during the FOSSIL Symposium on successful collaborations between professional and amateur paleontologists. Photo by Sadie Mills.

Cooperation between amateur and professional paleontologists at NAPC

Sep 1, 2019

Even though my presentation was only about 5 minutes long, I found the entire conference not only informative but entertaining … Continue

Figure 3. Jack and Tom on the walk in to the conference.

An Account of the Eleventh North American Paleontological Convention

Sep 1, 2019

Planning Conferences require thoughtful preparation. Months before the event, flights must be booked, lodging must be arranged, and formal registration … Continue

The myFOSSIL logo, an orange graphic design image of a shell

Reflections on NAPC 2019: A New Perspective

Sep 1, 2019

NAPC 2019 in Riverside, CA, was my third NAPC conference and it was by far my favorite. My first NAPC, … Continue

Group photo after the FOSSIL symposium

Networking at NAPC

Sep 1, 2019

I had a great time at NAPC, I learned a lot and it was really great meeting with the Dry … Continue

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