Guest post by Travis D. Marsico This blog post is derived from a talk I gave at SPNHC 2016 in Berlin. My collaborators on the research (and the talk) were Jennifer N. Reed, Chelsea… Continue reading
Guest post by Katherine Hoppe One of the most rewarding things about working in the museum field is seeing a person’s eyes light up as they discover something new for the first time.… Continue reading
Guest post by Kari Harris It is not hard to show undergraduate students the value in being involved in academic organizations. Students are aware of the difficulties facing them in the current job… Continue reading
Guest post by Kaitlin Janecke As a 2015 twenty-something, my day typically starts off with screens. Within five minutes of waking up, I’m probably connected to the internet. I’m not really proud of… Continue reading
Guest post by Taormina Lepore For many people, the mental image of a paleontologist in the field conjures up a few things. Dirty boots. Dusty field hat. Hands calloused by many hours in the… Continue reading
Guest post by Katharine Corriveau Biologists always return from the field with stories. Sometimes the stories involve encounters with strange people or untimely weather, but often they involve animals. And, of course, some… Continue reading
Guest post by Nathan V. Whelan Natural history collections are an invaluable resource for understanding historical biodiversity, but historical collections are especially valuable when coupled with specimens from modern surveys. Whether such surveys… Continue reading
Guest post by Katharine Corriveau The purpose and value of natural history collections has evolved in tandem with our growing understanding of the patterns and processes that govern nature. In the 17th and… Continue reading
Guest post by Ben Miller Dinosaurs and museums go together like chocolate and peanut butter. In the public eye, the image of towering mounted skeletons of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals is a… Continue reading
