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I am a new member from New York State and have been referred to join Fossil Forum by a very good friend of mine who goes by Darktooth. I graduated from SUNY Fredonia in 1989 with an MS in the Geological Sciences. My research has focused on Middle Devonian paleontology and stratigraphy of the Finger Lakes region of New York State. Moreover I have conducted research in the taphonomy and paleoecology of Silurian eurypterids in New York and southwestern Ontario, Canada. Most recently, I have been digitizing the Devonian fossil and lithostratigraphic collections housed at the Paleontological Research Institution in Ithaca, NY. And most importantly, I am very active in field collecting, fossil preparation and giving presentations. Selected Publications Mayer, S.M., Baird, G.C. and Brett, C.E. 1994. Correlation of facies divisions in the uppermost Ludlowville Formation (Givetian) across western and central New York State in Studies in Stratigraphy and Paleontology in honor of Donald W. Fisher. New York State Museum Bulletin 481, pp. 229-264. Mayer, S.M. 1994. Field studies of the Middle Devonian Ludlowville-Moscow sequence in the Genesee and Seneca Valleys, New York State in New York State Geological Association Field Trip Guidebook 66th Annual Meeting, University of Rochester, pp. 491-503. Mayer, S.M., Baird, G.C. and Brett, C.E. 2017. Depositional environments across a central trough of the northern Appalachian Basin, Deep Run Shale Member (Moscow Formation) of the Finger Lakes in New York State Geological Association 89th Annual Meeting Field Trip Guidebook, Alfred University, pp. 56-73. Mayer, S.M. 2019. Paleoecology and Taphonomy of some eurypterid-bearing horizons in the Finger Lakes region of New York State in New York State Geological Association 91st Annual Meeting Field Trip Guidebook, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, pp. A2-1-20. Mayer, S.M., and Brett, C.E. 2023. Symbiotic Relationships Among Benthic Invertebrates from the Ludlowville and Moscow Formations (Hamilton Group) in New York State: A Closer look at Faunal Interactions in New York State Geological Association 94th Annual Meeting Field Trip Guidebook, SUNY Brockport pp. 2-15.
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Hi i am Abderrahman new member in the platform. I'm 17yo interested with anything about paleontology, and my dream is to be a paleontologist. I just need someone professional to help me.
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Hello! I’m Ellen B and I’m currently living in far NE Illinois where there is plenty of glacial till and a brevity of outcrops. By day I do computer support now. But I have a MS in geology with a specialty in sedimentary rocks and paleontology. I also am a hobby baker hence my moniker.
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Hello, Does anyone know who would be the go-to authority on Pennsylvanian crinoids of North America? The most prominent paleontologist I can find based on publications is Harrell Strimple, but he's unfortunately passed away many years ago. I have some specific questions I'd like to ask. Thanks.
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First up, I am not claiming that casts are of equal importance to the actual skeleton. I am annoyed however I come across arguments by anti-collectors that it is not feasible for museums to cast fossils in private collection. The recent rediscovery of the "Proteosaurus" casts should prove beyond any doubt that while a cast isn't on par with the original, they can still provide invaluable research data to paleontologists. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.220966 I hope that more paleontologists can consider partnering with private collectors and vice versa. I am sure the majority of private collectors would be happy to loan their fossils to museums
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Which type of coral is this? (And how old it is if possible to answer?)
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I am looking for two articles about an advanced amateur paleontologist who found and had an Arizona coral named after her: Gladys Nisbet. Iowaphyllum nisbeti. She left fossils and sparse notes in at least 3 Arizona institutions. She deserves another article to be written about her. Coral paper: https://pubs.usgs.gov/journal/1978/vol6issue6/report.pdf From Wikipedia: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladys_T._Nisbet Articles needed: Obituary. Springer (New Mexico) News-Bulletin. 28 October 1994. page 4. Springer educator is teacher of the year. Las Vegas (NM) Daily Optic. 13 May 1954. section 1 page 1. Coral: Thanks, John
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Want to Romance a Paleontologist? Here's How to Nail it!
Biotalker posted a topic in Members' News & Diversions
My daughter sent this to me today so this is her first unofficial post (this is my daughter who will gladly come on any fossil trip with me if she is free, but wouldn't touch a fossil on the ground even if it was gift wrapped). IMG_6964 (2).MOV- 1 reply
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I've now had it looked at by a geologist and the park paleontologist at "The Falls of the Ohio". The paleontologist was intrigued yet baffled by it. As far as the record books are concerned there were not supposed to be dinosaurs in Indiana. But I know for a fact that Tell City man in southwest Indiana found one in a creek. He had it authenticated. Maybe there never were dinosaurs in this area? But I can tell you who was. Mound builders. A friend of mine had a theory as to how the came to be here. That sometime, somewhere, native peoples found them and carried them in their travels. At some point they cashed them just as they did with points, effigies, Ect. There was a huge Native American presence in the same area where I found mine. The geologist told me that it was similar to rocks found in the oceans. But that made no sense to him considering just how land locked we are. He also remarked about it's density. It's very heavy. His recommendation was that I continue my search someplace where I can have it x-rayed or have a scan performed on it. Can anyone tell me where I could have this done where I won't have to mail it. A place close enough that I could possibly drive there. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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I am looking for a paleontologist job, where can I get one?
fossilhunter21 posted a topic in General Fossil Discussion
So I am interested in a job that has me doing things like preparing fossils or hunting for them (that might have an open job offer in the next few years). I would appreciate any help you can give me.- 18 replies
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Hello! I have a B.S. in Paleontology from Montana State University. I am currently working on projects in the Colorado Jurassic. I do paleoart in my spare time. I am excited to help out with identifications and just plain seeing what people find out in our beautiful backyards. Friend and colleague with @CBchiefski
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School related project, time limit (and yes it has something to do with paleontology)
AccurateDeinonychus08 posted a topic in Questions & Answers
Dear members of the fossil forum, this might sound weird, but for school I need to make an online interview for someone who has a career which I'm interested in, does anybody know a paleontologist which I can interview? The interview doesn't have to be today I just need to manage/plan one today before it's 3:30 pm. (As you might be aware the deadline has passed, but I can still manage to find someone as long as it is today. So please it's urgent and I don't want to stress more than I originally was). Kind regards, -oualidbro -
Hey Everyone! I've really come to appreciate all the help and support that this community offers. I feel privileged to live in a time and place where it is so easy to stay connected with others who share interest in our pursuit to uncover the mystery of deep time. I suppose that I should start off by introducing myself in case you haven't had the pleasure yet. So. Here goes: Hi! My name is Nicholas Perlenfein. I’m a student at College of the Redwoods currently pursuing an AST in Geology. I have an intense interest in studying fossils the genesis of which lies very early in the most dormant memories of my childhood. I hope one day to become a paleontologist or maybe a fossil preparator. I’m currently enrolled in my colleges English 1A course and have been assigned to conduct primary research in the form of a recorded interview regarding the discourse within my desired carrier and major. We are directed to schedule an interview with a professional in a relevant field and ask them about how peers within the profession choose to communicate and what ethics are held by the community at large. I felt that someone on TTF must work at a natural history museum, or knows someone they can put me into contact with, or at the very least, point me in the right direction? I understand that during these difficult times that people are very busy, I know for a fact that my schedule has been greatly disrupted. As stated before, I am looking to conduct an online interview, we can do Skype, zoom etc. of about 30 to 45 minutes that I can record in order to refer back to whilst writing my essay. Its crucial i be able to record the interview so, if you're not comfortable with that, although I would be thrilled to talk to you, I sadly won't be able to use our conversation for this assignment. I just want to thank everyone reading this one more time for making me feel so welcome in the community. I look forward to your replies. -Nick
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Hello all, I am new to the fossil forum ( obviously). A little bit about myself: I have formal training and education in vertebrate Paleontology. I double majored in Geology/ Zoology in college and continued to get a Phd in vertebrate Paleontology. I was the adjunct professor of dinosaur Biology at the local community college until the shutdown. My specialization is theropod dinosaurs, but I have experience with a variety of fossil animals. My area of least experience is probably fossil mammals, so you will likely see me posting some pics of bones on here for second opinions. When it comes to dinosaurs I've worked with basically everything. If you can think of a dinosaur, I've probably dug up something like it. I've also worked on mapping sauropod and pterosaur tracks of the Morrison fm. Since moving to Oregon ( United States) I have had difficulty finding work in my fields of study, so I decided to start trying to survive on my own. I am a bit out of practice ( 5 years of not practicing paleo), but have recently started getting back into the swing of things. I have begun research into reconstructing paleo climate of the oregon coast using bivalve shells, specifically pecten, as a biological index for measuring chemical changes in sea water. I have mainly been looking into the newportian stage of the Astoria fm ( 15-18 million year old rocks). This represents the mid- Miocene. I have collected several vertebrate fossils on the coast, most of which haven't been prepped or I'd yet, but I know for a fact that I have a couple of whale vertebrae ( one juvenile, one mature) as well as a large juvenile pinniped/ walrus, a deep sea fish vert cross section ( complete with diploe), a section of shoulder blade and rib from (?), a vertebra from something like an otter, and a bone I have yet to make any decisions on. I look forward to getting to know all of you, and share knowledge.
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Looking For An Expert/Specialist In Triassic Reptile/Amphibian Remains
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I'm not to sure if is the right part of the forum to be asking this but is anyone or would anyone know any experts/specialists that have a focus in Triassic Reptile/Amphibian Remains? Can even be a recomendation of an email address for a specific paleontologist I would be able to contact in regard to discussing a specimen directly and privately.- 11 replies
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America's First Paleontologist Hand-Wrote The Declaration of Independence
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America's First Paleontologist Hand-Wrote The Declaration of Independence Kiona N. Smith, Forbes, June 30, 2019 https://www.forbes.com/sites/kionasmith/2019/06/30/americas-first-paleontologist-hand-wrote-the-declaration-of-independence Yours, Paul H.-
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