Join us tomorrow night, Thursday, March 13, at 7pm for Science in the Virtual Pub with Dr. Geoffrey Abers from Cornell University. Fishing for the faults that make the biggest earthquakes Earthquakes bigger than magnitude 9.0 all happen on the planet’s largest faults, where oceanic plates are subducting beneath continents. The earthquakes are big because the faults allow earthquakes to rupture unimpeded for hundreds of kilometers. We have been trying to understand what allows these monster earthquakes by imaging the region around these faults, using seismic waves generated by earthquakes. I will discuss results in the context of a very large project off the coast of Alaska, the Alaska Amphibious Community Seismic Experiment, which we ran in 2018-2019, coincidentally just before a sequence of magnitude 7.6 – 8.2 earthquakes in 2020-2021. This project put large numbers of instruments on the seafloor and on land for over a year, fishing for earthquake signals. Register at https://lnkd.in/eytM3PBM
Paleontological Research Institution
博物馆、历史遗址和动物园
Ithaca，New York 2,796 位关注者
Where the Earth comes to Life!
关于我们
PRI has outstanding programs in research, collections, publications, and Earth science education as well as two public venues for education -- Museum of the Earth and Cayuga Nature Center. The Institution cares for a collection of nearly three million specimens and publishes Bulletins of American Paleontology, the oldest paleontological journal in the Western Hemisphere, begun in 1895. PRI is a national leader in the development of informal (i.e., outside the classroom) Earth science education resources for educators and the general public. PRI’s Museum of the Earth takes visitors on a journey through 4.5 billion years of history, from the Earth’s origin to the present day. Through hands-on, visual exhibitions and outreach, the Museum of the Earth encourages critical thinking about life on Earth in the past and today, and how our species is affecting the natural world. In 2013, the Cayuga Nature Center became PRI's newest public venue for education. The goal is to transform the Nature Center into a premier educational center for teaching and learning about the impact of climate change on the fauna and flora of Tompkins County. PRI is separate from, but formally affiliated with Cornell University, and interacts closely with numerous University departments in research, teaching, and public outreach.
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https://www.priweb.org
Paleontological Research Institution的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 博物馆、历史遗址和动物园
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- 11-50 人
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- Ithaca，New York
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1932
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- Scientific Research、STEM Education、Earth Systems Science、Earth Systems Science Education、Evolution Education、Climate Change、Environmental and Outdoor Education、Teacher Professional Development、Scientific Publications和Teacher Resources
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Join us tonight night, Thursday, February 27th, from 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST for Science in the Virtual Pub! This evenings presentation is hosted by Sylvia Reeves, NIDIS Regional Drought Information Coordinator (Northeast DEWS) | Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences | University of Colorado Boulder | NOAA | National Integrated Drought Information System. We are all too familiar with the impacts of foods, nor'easters, ice storms, derechos, tornadoes, hurricanes, and even atmospheric rivers of rain or snow but most of us would not rank drought high on our list of natural hazards of major concern. Let's take a minute or two to rethink that... This presentation will cover some of the history of drought, impacts of drought in the US in the past 10 years and the focus of research and inquiry on monitoring drought, drought outlooks, impacts and resilience strategies for the future. Register at: https://lnkd.in/egpANyvE
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PRI Featured in Science Magazine We are honored to be featured in Science magazine, even if the the story is a sobering one. The article, “Financial Peril Could Doom Famed New York Paleontological Institute,” highlights the urgent challenges we face as we continue our mission of advancing Earth science education, research, and public engagement. PRI has been a trusted resource for science research and learning for decades—through our Museum of the Earth, extensive fossil collections, and online education initiatives. We need the help of our community now more than ever to ensure our future. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eY9BfiYg If PRI’s work has made an impact on you, please consider supporting us: www.priweb.org/donate
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Cornell University PhD candidate passionate about science communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and conservation storytelling!
Check out the new #OpenAccess textbook chapter about an approach that bridges #paleontology and #conservation! Written by our lab: Matthew Pruden, Dr. Bridget Kelly, Dr. Greg Dietl!
Check out the new DEAL Chapter 'Live-dead Analysis in Conservation Paleobiology' describing a commonly used paleontology approach. Learn how conservation paleobiologists use this approach to assess recent human impacts or changes within coastal marine habitats! https://lnkd.in/eDhp4-ba #Paleontology #Conservation #Biodiversity #LiveDeadAnalysis #Fossils #ScienceEducation
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Check out the new DEAL Chapter 'Live-dead Analysis in Conservation Paleobiology' describing a commonly used paleontology approach. Learn how conservation paleobiologists use this approach to assess recent human impacts or changes within coastal marine habitats! https://lnkd.in/eDhp4-ba #Paleontology #Conservation #Biodiversity #LiveDeadAnalysis #Fossils #ScienceEducation
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We're #hiring a new Assistant to the Director in Ithaca, New York. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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We're #hiring a new Assistant to the Director in Ithaca, New York. Our amazing Assistant to the Director is off to grad school later this year, which means we’re looking for the next rockstar (pun totally intended) to step into this important role at PRI! Are you highly organized, great at multitasking, and love working in a dynamic environment? This role is a mix of behind-the-scenes magic, high-level coordination, and the occasional fossil-themed pun. As the Assistant to the Director, you'll be at the heart of the action—coordinating schedules, supporting projects, and making sure everything runs like a well-oiled (fossilized) machine (yes, there are more puns). Based in Ithaca, NY, this is a full-time position with benefits, and a chance to work with an incredible team passionate about science, education, and the natural world! Learn more & apply today. Or know someone perfect for the job? Tag them in the comments!
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Unlocking the Secrets of Antarctica's Ancient Past Antarctica is more than just a frozen expanse—it’s a treasure trove of ancient life preserved in fossils. PRI’s remarkable collection, including specimens from Seymour Island, offers a glimpse into life millions of years ago, revealing how Earth’s ecosystems have evolved over time. In our latest blog post, we explore these fascinating fossils and their scientific significance. Discover how these ancient artifacts are helping researchers understand the history of our planet. ?? Read the Blog : https://lnkd.in/eDbNjzzA #EarthScience #Fossils #MuseumOfTheEarth #Paleontology #STEMEducation #EarthHistory #ClimateChangeResearch #NaturalHistory
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Join us Thursday at 7:00 pm Eastern for this week's Science in the Virtual Pub, "How Global Fisheries Connect Us All - Environmental Change Impacts On Health and Wellbeing," presented by Dr. Kathryn J. Fiorella, Assistant Professor, Department of Public and Ecosystem Health, Cornell University. https://lnkd.in/eH5NxWiC
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https://lnkd.in/ePJhsYpR Teacher Resource Day Sat Oct 12th 9:00am - 1:00pm Museum of the Earth,?1259 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA? ? PRI's annual Teacher Resource Day on Saturday, October 12th, from 9 am to 12:30 pm, at the Museum of the Earth has tables full of free fossil and geological specimens and other educational materials for teachers to use in their classrooms. The event is free and exclusively for teachers. This year's giveaway will include resources from two gifts to PRI specifically for Teacher Resource Day: - Minerals, rocks, and fossils from the collection of Martin Pope, a long-time distinguished professor of solid-state physics at NYU, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 103. - Glassware and other lab materials from Wells College which closed in June of this year. In addition to the resource giveaway, there are tours of PRI's extensive collections, the Museum of the Earth, our new Blaschkas Exhibit and our current temporary exhibit, NY Rocks! on the rocks and fossils of Upstate New York. This year's featured presentation, "On Blashka Models, Biodiversity, and Evolution," will be given by Dr. Leslie Babonis, Assistant Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Cornell Univerisity. We'll also hear about the Autumn BioBlitz in a short presentation. This BioBlitz begins on Friday, October 11th and runs through Sunday, October 13th, intentionally surrounding Teacher Resource Day. The first 50 registrants receive a gift bag! If registration exceeds 50, we will maintain a waiting list. If you register and find yourself unable to attend, please let us know. Register here to attend in person.