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Thursday, 09 June 2016

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The San Diego Natural History Museum is looking to hire a Lead Fossil Preparator 

WeBlog Aragosaurus [2016-05-04 13:34:00]  recommend  recommend this post  (125 visits) info

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The San Diego Natural History Museum is looking to hire a Lead Fossil Preparator. Position Summary:The Lead Fossil Preparator is responsible for overseeing and conducting all laboratory based preparation of fossil remains.Responsibilities include:- Assessment and preparation of vertebrate, invertebrate, and botanical fossil remains and traces- Screenwashing of matrix and picking/sorting of microfossils- Constructing fiberglass-reinforced plaster specimen cradles- Maintenance and care of all [...]

Faculty Profile: Richard Horsch 

State of the Planet [2016-04-28 16:00:35]  recommend  recommend this post  (171 visits) info
Teaching in the MSSM program provides faculty member Richard Horsch an opportunity to interact with students who have a passion for protecting the environment and for whom a working knowledge of law and policy would form an important part of their ability to

Geological time-line - evolution of life on Earth 

Earth Learning Idea [2016-04-25 18:36:00]  recommend  recommend this post  (196 visits) info
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The new ELI published today is 'The toilet roll of time; make a geological timeline to take home'. This activity has been devised to address the common lack of knowledge about geological time. Research has shown that many people have no idea of the great length of geological time nor of the order of the key events during the geological history of the Earth. Click here for a video clip

Para hacer la Tesis en el Naturkundemuseum de Berlin 

WeBlog Aragosaurus [2016-03-28 10:59:00]  recommend  recommend this post  (135 visits) info

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As part of the DFG-funded project Herbivore Niche Differentiation and the Intensification of Competition in African Savannahs, a PhD student position is opened in order to reconstruct and examine rates and modes of morphological change within a phylogenetic framework. This will be approached by examining shape changes in the ruminant skull within an age-calibrated evolutionary and ecological context, with a focus on modes and rates of change in African antelopes (Bovidae). Work will be based on [...]

Scientific Assistant (Paleontology). American Museum of Natural History 

WeBlog Aragosaurus [2016-02-03 10:53:00]  recommend  recommend this post  (193 visits) info

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Job Title: Scientific Assistant (Paleontology)The Division of Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural Historyis seeking 1 full-time (35 hours per week) Scientific Assistant in theInvertebrate Paleontology preparation lab.Responsibilities & Duties:The responsibilities and duties of the position include preparation andrestoration of invertebrate fossils, including detailed microscope-basedpreparation using a full range of mechanical and chemical methods;creating molds and casts; [...]

A Challenge to communicate 

GeoLog-The official blog of the European Geosciences Union [2015-12-29 13:01:19]  recommend  recommend this post  (204 visits) info

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In this guest post,  Sam Illingworth, regular contributor to GeoLog on all things science communication and education, discusses whether it is the responsibility of all geoscientists to communicate their science and research and challenges you to make some time to get involved in public engagement in 2016. As researchers it is very easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of our scientific endeavours that we forget about the impact of what it is that we are doing. Geoscience is not done in [...]

Student Profile: Danny Giddings 

State of the Planet [2015-12-21 21:43:59]  recommend  recommend this post  (141 visits) info

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After two years of service with the United States Peace Corps, Danny Giddings was eager to expand his knowledge of the various environmental, economic, and social issues involved in agricultural production. For Danny, the MPA ESP program offered the perfect combination of environmental policy with education in hard

Died This Day: Herbert Spencer 

Palaeoblog [2015-12-08 15:30:00]  recommend  recommend this post  (173 visits) info

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image Spencer (April 27, 1820 - Dec. 8, 1903) was an English sociologist and philosopher who was an early adherent of evolutionary theory. He regarded society as an organism which was evolving from a simple primitive state to a complex heterogeneous form according to the designs of an unknown and unknowable absolute force. Similarly, knowledge developed from an undifferentiated mass into

Add a Burst of Flavor to a Regular Salad With Quality Herbs and Recipes 

Liberty, Equality, Geology [2015-11-09 07:28:29]  recommend  recommend this post  (102 visits) info
Many people do not have knowledge about the decoration flowers, herbs and spices. If you are looking for high quality products then you can take help of the service providers. Many service providers are available online who offers effective information and suggestion about varieties of products and services. They are always there to assist people […] The post Add a Burst of Flavor to a Regular Salad With Quality Herbs and Recipes appeared first on Liberty, Equality, and

Behold, Cataglyphis bombycina is an hairy ant 

Through the Sandglass [2015-08-23 13:20:53]  recommend  recommend this post  (189 visits) info
In writing The Desert book, I became acutely aware that, as a humble geologist, my knowledge has profound limitations. I am not a biologist, botanist, ecologist - the “ist” list of deficiencies goes on. However, in needing to try

Putting Knowledge to Work in the Real World: The Capstone Projects 

State of the Planet [2015-05-11 15:58:56]  recommend  recommend this post  (189 visits) info

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The study of sustainability management and environmental policy is put to the test when applied to solving real world problems. Students in Columbia University’s Master of Science in Sustainability Management and Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy programs presented their final capstone projects done for real

Died This Day: Amadeus William Grabau 

Palaeoblog [2015-03-21 01:32:00]  recommend  recommend this post  (121 visits) info

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From Today In Science History: Grabau (Jan 9, 1870 – March 20, 1946) was an American geologist and paleontologist, known for his work on world stratigraphic deposits and the deciphering of Earth history. In 1899, he published an early paper that studied the environment of old sedimentary rocks in light of knowledge of the conditions of life among modern organisms, The Relations of Marine

Utilizing Embroidery as well as Heat Transfers in Promotional Clothes 

Liberty, Equality, Geology [2015-03-19 20:55:45]  recommend  recommend this post  (129 visits) info
Promotional items are superb advertising tools that spread knowledge concerning your brand name. Wearable apparel has become one of one of the most preferred kinds of advertising products. No matter what the business kind whether laid-back or corporate, athletic or leisure, marketing clothes is a wonderful method to help your company. Advertising garments can be […] The post Utilizing Embroidery as well as Heat Transfers in Promotional Clothes appeared first on Liberty, Equality, and [...]

Trilobites featured in new UA Mineral Museum exhibit 

Arizona Geology [2015-02-16 02:17:00]  recommend  recommend this post  (638 visits) info

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The University of Arizona Mineral Museum previewed its new exhibit on trilobites last week.  The delicacy of some of the specimens legs and antennas is astonishing, especially if you are used to seeing the fossils mostly as flattened bodies embedded in the rock.   To my knowledge, this is the first time the museum has had a fossil exhibit, focusing instead on

What’s up? The Friday links (70) 

Paleoseismicity [2015-02-13 07:44:17]  recommend  recommend this post  (124 visits) info
What have you done this week? Been busy all the time? Did you manage to finish everything that you’ve planned? I hope you did. Today is Friday and here are your links! After a great week full of improving my skills and knowledge on earthquake deformation on various scales, I am happy to have met such a large number of decent scientists during Deform2015. Today is already the last day of the thematic school. If you are interested in

Museum of Northern Arizona to Offer Adult Learning Classes on the Colorado Plateau 

Earthly Musings [2015-01-22 16:23:00]  recommend  recommend this post  (226 visits) info

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The Museum of Northern Arizona will offer three different courses this winter/spring related to the natural history of the Colorado Plateau. This is an excellent opportunity for those who live within the Flagstaff area to expand their knowledge of this beautiful landscape. The price of each course is a fantastic deal as well. The courses will be taught by experienced and passionate instructors who have many years of formal training and educational experience on the Plateau. General information [...]

Just in Time for Christmas! All the Gargantuan Guides in One Place! 

Rosetta Stones [2014-12-18 14:30:41]  recommend  recommend this post  (166 visits) info

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Do you still have gifts to buy? Don’t want to leave the comfort of your home or office? Are you dreading the very thought of stepping into a store? Want to give the gift of knowledge and... -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Died This Day: Herbert Spencer, who coined "Survival of the Fittest" 

Palaeoblog [2014-12-08 18:23:00]  recommend  recommend this post  (141 visits) info

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image Spencer (April 27, 1820 - Dec. 8, 1903) was an English sociologist and philosopher who was an early adherent of evolutionary theory. He regarded society as an organism which was evolving from a simple primitive state to a complex heterogeneous form according to the designs of an unknown and unknowable absolute force. Similarly, knowledge developed from an undifferentiated mass into

Brochure “Deep Geothermal Energy – Application Possibilities in Germany” 

Gunnars Geo-Blog [2014-12-04 21:11:00]  recommend  recommend this post  (165 visits) info

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     Comprehensible factual information on „Deep Geothermal Energy“ continues to be of great interest to the general public. Due to the great success of the German edition of the free brochure, a new revised edition is now published in English in order to make the subject accessible to an international audience. All essential aspects of this field of knowledge have been summarized on
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