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Science for the 21st Century — And the Mesozoic
Photos By: Dottie Stover, photojournalist
The University of Cincinnati's Department of Geology (in the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences) was asked to host the ninth North American Paleontological Convention in the "Year of Darwin," based on the department's rock-solid reputation as well as the region's prominence in the history of paleontology itself. The conference, which takes place every four years, was held June 26 to 29, 2009, on the University of Cincinnati Uptown campus with field trips throughout the Tristate area.
The NAPC brought 500 paleontologists, scientists and educators to UC's Uptown campus in June.
One of the many field trips offered to the 500 paleontologists and other scientists was to the Creation Museum in Northen Kentucky. While the scientists were observing the displays, the media were observing the scientists. One of those was Linda Vaccariello, executive editor of "Cincinnati Magazine." Her article, "And On the Sixth Day, God Created Paleontologists," appears in the November issue of the magazine, just in time for the sesquicentennial of the publication of Darwin's "On the Origin of Species." Mark Perzel of Cincinnati Public Radio's interviewed Linda Vaccariello for "Cincinnati Edition" on Nov. 2, 2009.
Listen to the Archived WVXU Interview with Cincinnati Magazine’s Linda Vaccariello
In June 2009, participants of the Ninth North American Paleontological Convention took a field trip from the University of Cincinnati to the Creation Museum in Northern Kentucky. Linda Vaccariello, executive editor of "Cincinnati Magazine," went along. Her article was in the November issue and she joined Cincinnati Public Radio's Mark Perzel to talk about it.
Dan Hurley (left) and Mark Perzel (right) participated in a panel on media relations for scientists.
Beyond the Geology Department, the entire University of Cincinnati has been involved in a year-long celebration of the life and achievements of Charles Darwin, who was born Feb. 12, 1809 (the same day as Abraham Lincoln). Darwin's seminal work, "On the Origin of Species," (which went through many title changes over its various editions) was first published on Nov. 24, 1859. UC celebrates the sesquicentennial of that publication with a series of events that continues up through Nov. 24, 2009.
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While science departments around the nation are feeling the pinch, UC’s Department of Geology keeps students right where they belong: at the epicenter, you might say.
6/30/2009 NY Times: Paleontologists and Scientists Visit Creation Museum During NAPC 2009
Held at UC NY Times journalist Ken Chang went along on one of the many field trips offered by the University of Cincinnati during the week-long North American Paleontological Convention. This field trip included the Garden of Eden and was offered to show how the museum presents scientists and "paleontological and geological data in light of a literal reading of the Bible."
6/28/2009 VIDEO: University of Cincinnati Rocks NAPC 2009!
Paleontologists gathered at UC to talk about evolution and creation, mass extinction and climate change. Topics from millions of years ago are still plaguing us in the 21st century. What lessons can we learn from the past?
6/22/2009 VIDEO: Charles Darwin Kicks Off NAPC 2009 and Kicks Up His Heels in the Process
Steve Miller Band sang “Time keeps on slippin’ ... into the future” and Charles Darwin tossed copies of his "latest book" to the crowd, as UC’s Arnie Miller announced, “This is not your grandfather’s NAPC!”
6/15/2009 UC Hosts Prestigious North American Paleontological Convention in the 'Year of Darwin' Hundreds of paleontologists from around the world convene at the University of Cincinnati to discuss their research, science and evolution in the K–12 curriculum and the importance of public science literacy.
4/23/2009 It's a 'Threepeat' for UC's Paleontology Program
UC’s paleontology program, within the Department of Geology of the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences, continues to be recognized as one of the nation's best.
4/20/2009 Scientists Bring New Life to an Ancient Ocean — Covering Cincinnati and the Tristate
David Meyer and Richard Davis bring 'A Sea Without Fish: Life in the Ordovician Sea of the Cincinnati Region' to Joseph-Beth Booksellers for a book signing on Sunday, April 26, at 1 p.m.
10/10/2008 Award-Winning Geology PhD Students Rock On
It has been a productive, honors- and grant-filled year for PhD students in the Department of Geology.
8/3/2008 UC’s Carl Brett Presented Prestigious Medal in Norway
The International Commission on Stratigraphy presents its second Digby McLaren Medal ever to Professor of Geology Carl Brett for a Lifetime of Notable Contributions.
11/9/2007 Paleontologists Honor UC’s Arnie Miller for Significant Work
The Paleontological Society has awarded UC scientist Arnie Miller with the prestigious Centennial Fellow title in recognition of his contributions to the field of paleontology.
Read About the Darwin Sesquicentennial
