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You’re doing WHAT to those bones?

Cross section through the femur of a fossilbird called Hesperornis. Fossil bonespreserve many of the same structural featuresthat can be observed in modern bones. In thisimage, the marrow cavity is the black portionin the middle, and the bone tissue is thegolden/brown.Fossils are not renewable resources. While there is the potential that animals alive today mayContinueContinue reading “You’re doing WHAT to those bones?”

National Fossil Day…why?

Wednesday, October 15th is National Fossil Day. And in case you didn’t know it, this is the 5th annual National Fossil Day. In 2010, The National Park service joined together with museums, institutions, organizations, and other educational and natural history groups to initiate a nation-wide celebration of our fossil resources. This day is held annuallyContinueContinue reading “National Fossil Day…why?”

National Fossil Day 2014

On Wednesday, October 15th, the United States is celebrating National Fossil Day. And the Sternberg Museum is joining in the fun! National Fossil Day is a day museums, organizations, institutions, government agencies, and other groups dedicate to educating the public on the importance of preserving and understanding fossils. To this end, the Sternberg is extending theirContinueContinue reading “National Fossil Day 2014”

Just another mosasaur dig?

Few things are more rewarding for an educator than the opportunity to work with a group of excited, engaged students – whether the students are children, teens, young adults, or mature adults. Having the opportunity to take a hands-on approach to education in the field is the cherry on top. Over the past few weeks,ContinueContinue reading “Just another mosasaur dig?”

FHSU Paleontology Student Scholars

On April 30, 2014, Fort Hays State University students and faculty participated in the 10th annual Scholarly and Creative Activity Day (SACAD) held on campus. This event showcases research undertaken by members of the FHSU community across all colleges and departments. The FHSU Department of Geosciences has a very strong history of participation and award-winningContinueContinue reading “FHSU Paleontology Student Scholars”