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Monday, 16 April, 2007
Dear Colleagues,
The most recent issue of Palaeontologia Electronica (PE) has been
released. This first issue in the 10th year of the journal covers such
diverse subjects as exceptionally preserved lauraceous leaves from the
Miocene of New Zealand to crawling crinoids, complete with video! A
complete list of editorials, articles, and reviews is given below. I
encourage you to visit the website http://palaeo-electronica.org/ and
take a look for yourself.
As a reminder, PE is always looking for paleobotanical submissions. The
journal is fully compliant with all nomenclatural requirements set forth
by the ICBN Vienna Code (in press) (see nomenclature statement,
http://palaeo-electronica.org/iczn.htm). With its flexible publication
format, PE is ideal for image-heavy articles or, as you can see in the
current issue, innovative, multi-media presentation of scientific data.
Sincerely,
Ian M. Miller
Associate Editor, Palaeontologia Electronica
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
ian.miller@dmns.org
Editorials: Into Focus
The Future of Paleontology-The Next 10 Years by Jere H. Lipps
A Powerful Electronic Journal in the New Millennium by Ashraf M.T. Elewa
Articles
Chemoreception, Odor Landscapes, and Foraging in Ancient Marine
Landscapes by
Roy E. Plotnick
Stalked Crinoid Locomotion, and its Ecological and Evolutionary
Implications by
Tomasz K. Baumiller and Charles G. Messing
Lauraceae Macrofossils and Dispersed Cuticle from the Miocene of
Southern New Zealand by Mike Pole
Microfacies of Stromatolitic Sinter from Acid-Sulphate-Chloride Springs
at Parariki Stream, Rotokawa Geothermal Field, New Zealand by Richard
Schinteie, Kathleen A. Campbell, and Patrick R.L. Browne
Forelimb Stance and Step Cycle in Chasmosaurus irvinensis (Dinosauria
Neoceratopsia) by Stefan Thompson and Robert Holmes
New Middle and Upper Jurassic Belemnite Assemblages from West Antarctica
(Latady Group, Ellsworth Land): Taxonomy and Paleobiogeography by A.
Brian Challinor and Dan C. H. Hikuroa
Reviews
Bone Wars
Reviewed by: Brian Andres
Dawn of the Dinosaurs: Life in the Triassic by Nicholas Fraser
Reviewed by: Kevin Padian
(posted by CPD)
Due to the spam-like postings, this page is now closed. If you have items to add, please send to Chuck Daghlian. It was nice while it lasted.
Chuck
Wednesday, 28 February 2007
PALEOBIOLOGY DATABASE INTENSIVE SUMMER COURSE IN ANALYTICAL PALEOBIOLOGY
The Paleobiology Database will conduct a four-week intensive course
in analytical paleobiology at the University of California's National
Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis in Santa Barbara. The
course will run from 26 June through 27 July, 2007.
Topics will include morphometrics, community paleoecology,
quantitative biochronology, diversity curves, speciation and
extinction, and phylogenetics. Both simulation modelling and data
analysis methods will be employed. The course will combine lectures
and labs, and students will be given hands-on instruction in
programming using R, and trained in other analytical software. In
addition to the course coordinator, each week a new instructor will
be present. Participating instructors are expected to include John
Alroy, Michael Foote, Tom Olszewski, David Polly, and Pete Wagner.
There is no fee for registration, and students will be housed for
free in apartments on the UCSB campus. Students are urged to apply
for travel funds from their home institutions. If such funds are not
available, travel expenses may be reimbursed in part or whole.
Students are responsible for meal expenses. There are no other
charges of any kind, and no other major expenses are likely.
Participating students should be in the early stages of their own
research in paleontology. They should have a background in basic
statistics, and preferably also programming. The course is open to
undergraduates and advanced graduate students, but first or second
year graduate students are particularly encouraged to apply. We also
strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, and
international students. Applications from professionals who have
completed their studies will be considered, but strong preference
will be given to students.
Applications should be submitted in PDF format to John Alroy
(alroy@nceas.ucsb.edu). The review process will begin on 15 March,
and applications received by midnight Pacific time on that day will
receive priority. Applications should consist of a one page
statement. Do not include separate documents such as a curriculum
vitae. No form needs to be filled out. The statement should include a
brief description of current research plans, a list of degrees earned
stating the year of graduation in each case, a brief list of relevant
classes taken, and an account of the student's background in
statistics and programming. Applicants are encouraged to explain why
the topics addressed by the course are of special interest to them,
and which of these subjects are taught at their home institutions.
Applications must be accompanied by a recommendation letter, also in
PDF format, written by the student's academic advisor and e-mailed
separately. Obtaining a recommendation from anyone who is not an
advisor must be explained. It is important that the recommendation
give details about the applicant's personal character and abilities,
not just credentials and descriptions of research projects.
Recommendation letters also must be received by the end of the due date.
Tuesday, 13 February 2007
2007 CSCOP/ ICCP/ TSOP ANNUAL MEETING
The Canadian Society for Coal Science and Organic Petrology (CSCOP), the
International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology (ICCP), and The
Society for Organic Petrology (TSOP), Joint Annual Meeting, August
19-25, 2007, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Information: Andrew
Beaton, Alberta Geological Survey, 4th floor, Twin Atria Building,
4999-98 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3 Canada,
Phone: 780-427-0809; Fax: 780-422-1459; E-mail: Andrew.Beaton@gov.ab.ca;
Further details http://geocities.com/victoriaconference2007.
Abstracts due 4/15/07. Conference oral session themes include
unconventional petroleum systems; advances in organic petrology, organic
and inorganic geochemistry: coal, oil shale, source rocks, paleo- and
recent-environments and -climates. General organic petrology and
geochemistry poster sessions.
2007 TSOP STUDENT GRANT PROGRAM, THE SPACKMAN AWARD
The Society for Organic Petrology (TSOP) invites applications for one or
two graduate student research grants of up to US$1000 each. The purpose
of the grants is to foster research in organic petrology (which includes
coal petrology, kerogen petrology, organic geochemistry and related
disciplines) by providing support to graduate students who demonstrate
the utility and significance of organic petrology in solving the thesis
problem.
The Spackman Award supports qualified graduate students from around the
world who are actively seeking advanced degrees. Each grant is to be
applied to expenses directly related to the student’s thesis work such
as summer fieldwork, laboratory expenses, etc.
Grant application deadline is May 1, 2007. The award(s) will be made in
August 2007. Detailed information and an application form are on the
TSOP web site (http://www.tsop.org/grants.htm) or from S. J. Russell,
2218 McDuffie St., Houston, TX 77019-6526 USA; e-mail:
sjruss@sbcglobal.net.
Wednesday, 30 August 2006, 12:28:01 pm
A new home page for the 24th Annual Midcontinent meeting has been set up by Bonnie Jacobs. The page is here.
CPD for BFJ
Thursday, 3 August 2006, 3:40:32 pm
PalBoLat - Paleobotanica Latinoamericana
This is a new mailing list / discussion forum for paleobotanists working in Latin America:
http://www.freelists.org/list/palbolat
Marcela Martinez Millan
Tuesday, 23 May 2006, 7:49:05 pm
Field Museum Assistant Curator Position:
Posting Date: 14 May 2006
Closing Date: 15 September 2006
The Field Museum’s Department of Geology seeks a broadly interested, productive colleague with an innovative specimen based research program in paleomammalogy or paleobotany. Special areas of interest include systematics, phylogenetics, morphologic evolution, biogeography, biostratigraphy and faunistics, and paleoecology. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D., a significant record of scientific achievement, and is expected to build a strong research program with a field component. The position entails the curation of a major fossil mammals or fossil plants collection. Curators participate in a wide range of public learning programs (including exhibits, mentoring, and informal education), institutional advancement, administrative and service activities. Participation in undergraduate and graduate education at area universities is also strongly encouraged.
The search is targeted at the Assistant Curator level. Please include: curriculum vitae; statement of research objectives; and copies of relevant publications. Direct applications to, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to:
Search Committee, Department of Geology
The Field Museum
1400 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605-2496
Please ensure that all of the listed items except copies of publications are also sent as e-mail attachments, such as PDFs or word documents (the preferred application is Microsoft Word, although WordPerfect is also acceptable). E-mail address for this search is: klawson@fieldmuseum.org.
Tuesday, 7 March 2006, 2:54:10 pm
Palaeontologica Electronica
A new issue of PE has just been released at
http://palaeo-electronica.org. I encourage
you to browse the articles, which cover Miocene eggshells from Arabia,
Pennsylvanian fusulinids from Iran, Foraminifera caught in sponges, and
quantitative change in Hemipristis (please the see the table of contents
below).
I would also like remind you that PE is currently seeking paleobotanical
manuscripts. In my view, one of the premier advantages of PE is that its
medium of electronic publication can accommodate the many high resolution
photographs that are needed to illustrate monographic treatments of fossil
floras, and at no cost! As many of you know, publication of new names is
currently effected, under the ICBN (St. Louis Code), only by distribution
of printed matter. We are in the process of establishing compliance with
the ICBN rules of effective publication for new names and expect to resolve
this issue soon.
Sincerely,
Ian Miller
Associate Editor
Palaeontologica Electronica http://palaeo-electronica.org/
EDITORIALS:
Coming of Age: ISI & Googling. William R. Riedel, P. David Polly, and
Whitey Hagadorn
Molecular Dates for the Cambrian Explosion: Is the Light at the End of the
Tunnel an Oncoming Train? Lindell Bromham
ARTICLES:
Pennsylvanian Stratigraphy and Fusulinids of Central and Eastern Iran. E.
Ja. Leven, V. I. Davydov, and M. N. Gorgij
New Fossil Ratite (Aves: Palaeognathae) Eggshell Discoveries from the Late
Miocene Baynanah Formation of the United Arab Emirates, Arabian Peninsula.
Faysal Bibi, Alan B. Shabel, Brian P. Kraatz, and Thomas A. Stidham
Modern Foraminifera Attached to Hexactinellid Sponge Meshwork on the West
Canadian Shelf: How They Compare with Their Jurassic Counterparts in
Europe. Jean-Pierre Guilbault, Manfred Krautter, Kim W. Conway, and J.
Vaughn Barrie
Quantifying a Possible Miocene Phyletic Change in Hemipristis
(Chondrichthyes) Teeth. Richard E. Chandler, Karen E. Chiswell, and Gary D.
Faulkner
REVIEWS:
The Application of Ichnology to Palaeoenvironmental and Stratigraphic
Analysis. Edited by D. McIlroy. Reviewed by: Forest J. Gahn
The Food Journal of Lewis & Clark: Recipes for an Expedition. Mary
Gunderson, Dennis Dahlin (Illustrator). Reviewed by: Jennifer Pattison Rumford
Ian Miller, Dept. of Geology and Geophysics
Associate Editor of Palaeontologica Electronica http://palaeo-electronica.org/
Yale University, P.O. Box 208109, 210 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06520-8109
e-mail: ian.miller@yale.edu cell phone: +203-980-9576
wk. phone: +203-432-7383, wk. fax: +203-432-3134
Dept. Web site: http://www.geology.yale.edu
Monday, 6 March 2006, 10:32:43 am
The Society for Organic Petrology (TSOP) 2006 ANNUAL MEETING
The Society for Organic Petrology (TSOP), 23rd Annual Meeting, September
15-22, 2006, Beijing, China. Information: Prof. Kuili Jin, Key
Laboratory of Coal Resources, China University of Mining and Technology
(Beijing), D-11, Xueyuan Road, Beijing, China, 100083; Phone/ Fax:
86-10-62341868; E-mail: tsop_2006@163.com
Further details: http://www.cumtb.edu.cn/frameset/tsop/index.htm.
Abstracts due 4/30/06. Oral and poster sessions September 17-19.
Conference themes include organic petrology and geochemistry of
non-marine source rocks; coal-derived hydrocarbons: exploration and
development; coal petrology, coal-measure sedimentology, and hazardous
elements in coal related to the environment and human health; organic
petrology in coal mine safety and coal utilization; new techniques in
organic petrology/geochemistry.
Short course (Sept. 16) on petrology and geochemistry of coal and
nonmarine source rocks. Field trips on geology of Western Beijing
Jurassic and Permo-Carboniferous Coal Basin (Sept. 15) and Shanxi area:
Datong natural and historic sites and the Permo-Carboniferous Antaibao
surface coal mine (Sept. 20-22).
2006 STUDENT GRANT PROGRAM, THE SPACKMAN AWARD
The Society for Organic Petrology (TSOP) invites applications for
graduate student
research grants, the Spackman Award. The purpose of the grants is to
foster research in organic petrology (which includes coal petrology,
kerogen petrology, organic geochemistry and related disciplines) by
providing support to graduate students from around the world, who
demonstrate the application of organic petrology concepts to research
problems.
Size of the Spackman Award: Monetary awards up to a maximum of $1,000.00
US will be granted. TSOP will also provide Merit Awards, in the form of
certificates redeemable for TSOP publications, to top-ranking applicants
not receiving grants. The program awards a maximum of two grants each
year. All applicants are invited to enjoy a year's free student
membership in TSOP.
Use of the Spackman Award: Grants are to be applied to expenses directly
related to the student’s thesis work, such as summer fieldwork,
laboratory analyses, etc. A portion (not to exceed 25%) of the funds may
be used to attend TSOP Annual Meetings. Funds should not be used to
purchase capital equipment, to pay salaries, tuition, room, or board
during the school year. Funds must be spent within 18 months of receipt
of the award.
Application Deadline: TSOP Spackman Award application deadline is May 1,
2006. Grants will be awarded in September, 2006. Detailed information
and an application form is on the TSOP web site
http://www.tsop.org/grants.htm or applications may be obtained from
S. J. Russell, Shell UK Exploration and Production, 1 Altens Farm Rd.,
Nigg, Aberdeen AB12 3FY, United Kingdom; fax: +44(0)1224 88 3689;e-mail:
suzanne.j.russell@shell.com
Saturday, 4 February 2006, 3:07:55 pm
I have discovered whole colonies of what appear to be stemmed bracket fungi (polyporaceae) in Oligocene age volcanic tuff. They are pretty well preserved and available in fairly large quantities at the site. I would greatly appreciate correspondence with anyone with expertise on the subject. There are some puzzling aspects of the deposition and site,and my knowledge of fungi is limited. Andrew Van Atta,(avanatta@uoregon.edu)
Tuesday, 3 January 2006, 9:53:42 am
Assistant or Associate Professor of Paleobotany, Research Center for Systematic a
nd Evolutionary Botany, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing
, P.R.China Posting Date: 23 December 2005 Closing Date: 1 February 2006
Institute of Botany at Beijing seeks applications for a fulltime tenured research
position at the level of assistant or associate professor. The successful candid
ate will be a paleobotanist who uses megafossils or microfossils to study evolut
i on, taxonomy, paleobiology, or paleoecology and who has received a Ph.D. and pu
blished internationally recognized papers.
Appointment will begin February, 2006, or later. Review of completed applications
will begin February 1, 2006, and will continue until the position is filled. App
licants must have the academic qualifications, including an earned Ph.D.and publ
ication list, to meet the criteria appropriate for appointment as an assistant or
associate Professor [see http://www.ibcas.ac.cn or http://www.emay.com.cn/main/m
odules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=32317#32317].
Applicants should submit with their letter of application a Curriculum Vitae, sta
tements outlining teaching and research interests on Paleobotany. All materials s hould be sent to:
Dr.Qi Wang Research Center for Systematic and Evolutionary Botany Institute of Botany Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing, 100093 P.R.China happyking@ibcas.ac.cn cc: kaifang@ibcas.ac.cn 8610-62836478
Sunday, 25 December 2005, 8:12:57 am
Research Fund Available
I am offering research fund to do tests on an object of ancient plant remains. The researcher needs to be responsible to me only. The research results can be published by the researcher in major scientific journals. The research object can be seen at http://www.edconrad.com/ebay/Tool/MVC-001S.JPG,002S,003S,004S,005S. I welcome competent,open-minded paleobotanists to contact me at lin440315@yahoo.com.tw
Tuesday, 29 November 2005, 4:07:53 pm
PALEOBOTANY: ESTELLA B. LEOPOLD ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP AND CURATOR OF PALEOBOTANY
The University of Washington is seeking applications for a tenure-track, endowed faculty position to serve as academic curator of paleobotany at the Burke Museum and as a faculty member in either the Department of Biology or the Department of Earth and Space Sciences. Appointment is anticipated at the Assistant Professor rank. In exceptional circumstances, appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level may be considered for candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to mentoring underrepresented students. Ph.D. required by date of appointment.
Because the Burke Museum maintains major holdings of Cenozoic floras, preference will be given to candidates doing research on the Cenozoic, but those researching other eras will be considered. Candidates should have a record of cutting-edge research, curatorial expertise, guiding student research based on collections, and promoting general scholarly and community access to collections. The candidate will be expected to obtain external research funding and to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Send (electronically) curriculum vitae, a description of research and teaching interests, three letters of reference, and reprints (.pdf) of three recent publications to Carolyn Zick (czick@u.washington.edu). Priority will be given to applications received before 15 January 2006.
The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. The University of Washington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Saturday, 26 November 2005, 11:19:21 am
Is the following a "hammer handle" or a naturally,poorly preserved fossil of a Carboniferous plant? Your comments would be much appreciated, as I have been looking for real answers for a long, long time.
The fossil is found at http://www.edconrad.com/ebay/Tool/MVC-001S.JPG
http://www.edconrad.com/ebay/Tool/MVC-002S.JPG
http://www.edconrad.com/ebay/Tool/MVC-003S.JPG
http://www.edconrad.com/ebay/Tool/MVC-004S.JPG
http://www.edconrad.com/ebay/Tool/MVC-005S.JPG
Thank you for any comments,
Lin Liangtai
e-mail: lin440315@yahoo.com.tw
Thursday, 10 November 2005, 11:48:49 am
CALL FOR PAPERS
A research symposium celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the establishment
of the Petrified Forest National Park will be held in Holbrook, Arizona
from May 17th through 19th 2006. The symposium will include both invited
and volunteered platform and poster presentations as well as field trips to
classic Triassic localities in east central Arizona.
Paleontologists and geologists throughout the world are invited to attend
the conference and present papers about their research on any aspects of
Triassic paleontology and geology worldwide. The papers may be given as
either platform or poster presentations.
Extended (two pages and one illustration) abstracts will be accepted
through February 10th, 2006. Please indicate if you would prefer the
platform of poster format for your presentation. Information regarding
registration will be announced in the near future.
The extended abstracts will be published as a supplement to a research
volume covering Upper Triassic paleontological research from Petrified
Forest National Park that will be published as a Museum of Northern Arizona
Bulletin and distributed to attendees at the time of the symposium.
Petrified Forest National Park was established in 1906 to protect petrified
wood and other fossils from the Upper Triassic Chinle Formation in
northeastern Arizona. These fossils have been investigated for over 150
years resulting in the publication of hundreds of papers, forming a
cornerstone for Late Triassic paleontological studies in North America.
Please contact one of the following as promptly as possible if you
contemplate attending the symposium and/or presenting a paper at it.
William Parker Sidney Ash
Vertebrate Paleontologist 1708 Quail Run CT NE
Petrified Forest National Park Albuquerque, NM 87122
Box 2217 USA
Petrified Forest, AZ 86028 505-856-5852
USA sidash@aol.com
928-524-6228 x262
william_parker@nps.gov
Monday, 11 July 2005, 9:31:48 am
The 23rd Annual Midcontinent Paleobotanical Colloquium
10-12 March 2006
Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
The 23rd annual Midcontinent Paleobotanical Colloquium (MPC) will be hosted by the Gainesville Paleobotany Palynology Group Friday March 10th through Sunday March 12th, 2006. Please visit http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/paleobotany for more information. Hongshan Wang
Monday, 11 July 2005, 9:29:42 am
ADVANCES IN PALEOBOTANY–RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF DAVID L. DILCHER AND JACK A WOLFE ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 70TH BIRTHDAY
Paramount Plaza Hotel, Gainesville, Florida, USA
March 12-15, 2006
A three-day program of symposia, contributed papers and posters and social events, celebrating the achievements of David L. Dilcher and Jack A. Wolfe, will be held in Gainesville, Florida, USA, March 12-15, 2006. These two paleobotanists, born on the same day in 1936, have greatly influenced Cretaceous and Cenozoic paleobotany through the introduction of new methods and approaches for investigation of floristic and climatic change and the evolution of various groups of pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms. Sessions will be held at the conference facilities of the Paramount Plaza Hotel in Gainesville overlooking Bivens Lake, with a diversity of shore birds and abundant alligators. Please visit http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/paleobotany for more information. Hongshan Wang
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Monday, 4 April 2005, 3:15:16 pm
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - University of Kansas
POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER. The University of Kansas, in Lawrence, is seeking a post-doctoral researcher in paleobotany or paleomycology. The study involves the study of fossil plants/or fungi from several sites in Antarctica. The project will involve the analysis of both structural preserved, and impression/compression fossils, and focuses on the description and reconstruction of the Permian and Triassic biota, and characterization of interactions and paleoenvironment within this high latitude ecosystem.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Scientific Research. The selected post-doctoral candidate will collaborate with project investigators in the study of fossil plants and/or fungi from Antarctica; prepare materials, make microscopic slides, take digital pictures of fossil specimens; select research topics in consultation with project investigators; and collaborate with project investigators in preparing presentations, analyzing data and preparing manuscripts.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Ph.D. in Paleobotany, Botany, Plant Biology, Plant Sciences, Mycology or closely related area.
2. Excellent organizational and communication skills
3. Demonstrated research experience in analyzing anatomical and morphological features of plants and fungi
4. Proficiency in digital photography
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Research experience in paleobotany as evidenced by previous publications.
2. Strong work ethic
SALARY: $35,000 annual salary
FRINGE BENEFITS: Unclassified staff benefits determined by the State of Kansas
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Online application to: https://jobs.ku.edu including cover letter, CV, and send three letters of recommendation to: Dorothy Johanning, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Kansas,1200 Sunnyside Ave., Rm. 2041, Lawrence, KS 66045-7534. Inquiries to tntaylor@ku.edu or etaylor@ku.edu. Review of applications will begin 15 May 2005 and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University encourages applications from underrepresented group members. Federal and state legislation prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, and veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, marital status, and parental status.
Thursday, 10 March 2005, 3:57:12 pm
The 22nd Mid-Continent Paleobotanical Colloquium will be held on Friday April 8th through Sunday April 10th, 2005 at Georgia College & State University (GC&SU), Milledgeville, Georgia. The meeting is being organized by Melanie DeVore (melanie.devore@gcsu.edu) and Kathleeen Pigg (kpigg@asu.edu).