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Krista Koeller @kristalerista.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Do you want to go to grad school in #paleontology 🦖, #geology ⚒️, or #biology🧪? Join the @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social Graduate School Application Prep Group! We’ll walk you through the application process in weekly workshops. Sign up with this form! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

A flyer that says "Do you want to be a paleontologist? Join the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Graduate School Application Prep Group. This series of free Zoom workshops will: tell you how the field of paleontology works, guide you through the graduate school application process, connect you with other applicants, give you feedback on your applications. Anyone interested is welcome!

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Thanks, Sam. We’ll see you at the park gates.

Thank you Sam Neill for showing us a scientist full of wonder, humanity, humor, bravery and kindness as you guided the kids to safety. You’ve left us now, but don’t worry, we learned from the best. We’ve got them now.
Rest easy, Dr. Grant.

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Some of our favorite photos from the first half of our 2026 paleontology programs!

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Sound on! Time for some geo-scenery from our Utah paleo group’s visit to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument! Grand Staircase provides a breathtaking landscape of millions of years of Earth’s history written in the rocks. One more reason we love our US public lands!

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

We’re officially kicking off our 2026 scholarships fundraiser! So far we’ve brought in a little over $18K to help sponsor our middle and high school scholarship applicants! Our goal this year is raising $60K for the scholarship fund. sternberg.fhsu.edu/education-ou...

We are immensely grateful to the David B. Jones Foundation for their $10,000 award to our student scholarships fund! The entirety of this grant will go to helping make sure student applicants with high financial assistance needs will be able to attend our middle and high school programs! Congratulations to Development Co-Coordinator (Grants and Sponsorships) Marjean Cone for her successful application!

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Our beautiful 2025 art commissions from @levihastings.bsky.social are now available on our online store We have two hoodies and two t-shirts available to order. All proceeds go towards the Sternberg Science Camps Scholarship Fund! store.sternberg.fhsu.edu/mainstore?ca...

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Society of Vertebrate Paleontology @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

This month, SVP stands in proud support of our LGBTQIA+ community. Complex and expansive expressions of gender and sexuality are as natural as they are ancient. It is imperative to protect the rights of all people, celebrating the diversity that strengthens our society. Art: @emmalerae.bsky.social

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Thanks to Paleontology Operations Manager Ian for giving our gear prep staff team a tour of the fossil prep lab! Lots of awesome specimens and projects in progress, including the mosasaur that our 2024 high schoolers excavated! #paleontology #fossils #fossilpreparation #paleontologist

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

A huge congratulations to alumna and former staff member @sierraceratops.bsky.social for her successfully funded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship proposal! Sierra is currently a first year doctoral student in Dr. Jenny McGuire’s lab at Georgia Tech. www.mcguire.gatech.edu

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Paleontologist @sierraceratops.bsky.social talks about her recently started research at Natural Trap Cave for her PhD at Georgia Tech in the Spatial Ecology & Paleontology Lab! Sierra is also a student alumna and former TA of Sternberg Science Camps! #paleontology #paleontologist #fossils

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David Levering @biogeoverse.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

At the Burpee Museum of Natural History #PaleoFest2026 this weekend visiting Jane and all the scientists, some of our former staff, and even a couple Sternberg Camps students in attendance!

These are not "T. rex hands", these are "N. lethaeus" hands!

Posing with Jane at the Burpee Museum.

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Matt & Max @geosplore.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

New YouTube video with @sternbergcamps.bsky.social! How Will We Resolve the Ethics Issues in Paleontology? - A Discussion Between Paleontologists #paleontology #ethics #science #community #scicomm #svp youtu.be/1UGGJGr0uKI

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How Will We Resolve the Ethics Issues in Paleontology? - A Discussion Between Paleontologists

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Camps Director David Levering (@biogeoverse.bsky.social) with some tips on asking for letters of recommendation for your applications! This is relevant to jobs and internships, scholarships, college/grad school applications, and of course applications to Sternberg Science Camps! #paleontology

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Camp’s instructor and Cal Berkeley doctoral student Emily Bōgner outlines the process for accessing a museum research collection to collect data! This summer Emily will run our Research Academy Kansas program! #paleontology #fossil #sciencecamp (Edited by Sophie Cajune.)

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Levi Hastings @levihastings.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

"I tell you, the sperm whale will stand no nonsense." - Herman Melville from Moby Dick I returned to one of my favorite subjects with some new methods and techniques, resulting in this highly stylized rendition of the sperm whale.

painting of a sperm whale rising from the depths of a dark ocean. #levihastingsart #levihastings #wildlifeart #whaleart #spermwhale #cetaceans #marinemammal #marinelife

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David Levering @biogeoverse.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

New art commission from the fantastic @clanaghan.bsky.social!

Mosasaur swimming at the surface with a group of summer camp kids plus the adult leader riding on its back. Three Nyctosaurs fly over them.

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Danny Anduza @paleontologizing.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

We've got a special interview lined up with David Levering (@biogeoverse.bsky.social) on today's #Twitch stream — discussing current issues in #paleontology, and what the future of our science might look like. You're invited to jump in and chat with us @ twitch.tv/paleontologizing

Twitch screenshot of me in my office, with center stage being taken up by Sweetie Pie (the big, fluffy black cat in the center of the screen). Behind her is me, and behind me is my office backdrop, today featuring framed prints of various Niobrara Sea creatures from the Cretaceous, including mosasaurs, hesperornithids, plesiosaurs, etc. There's also a Casteroides skull and a Minnesota flag (homemade!)

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David Levering @biogeoverse.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

You know a really fabulous place for nerdy kids to boost their social skills? @sternbergcamps.bsky.social! Registration is now open!🦕

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Visit our website to learn more about more about our 2026 offerings and get registered! Our first review deadline for completed applications is January 25th (Limit ten slots per program.) sternberg.fhsu.edu/education-ou...

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

It's finally here! We're so excited to share with you our 2026 programs listing! Our website is about to undergo a substantial renovation, so it's not up to date with these programs yet. We will make an announcement when it's done! 2026 registration will open on January 9.

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Drew Harwell @drewharwell.com · 07/12/2025

Absolutely buzzing over this new video of a rarely seen giant squid

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

A huge congratulations to Noah da Silva (Camps alumni and Teaching Assistant) for this fantastic achievement! home.dartmouth.edu/news/2025/11...

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Abreu Jerez '25 and da Silva '25 Named Rhodes Scholars | Dartmouth

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

A huge congratulations to Noah da Silva (Camps alumni and Teaching Assistant) for this fantastic achievement! home.dartmouth.edu/news/2025/11...

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Abreu Jerez '25 and da Silva '25 Named Rhodes Scholars | Dartmouth

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Congratulations to Camps instructor Emily Bōgner for winning the 2025 @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social Albert E. Wood Student Research Award! #2025SVP

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Ben Miller @extinctmonsters.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Let me attempt to articulate something. As a former participant in the "teenage nerds talk about dinosaurs online" scene, I think some of us who follow paleontology as adults or do dinosaur stuff professionally care too much about the specifics of what's being discussed there. (cont'd)

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Society of Vertebrate Paleontology @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Please have and encourage patience with US federal offices and our federal colleagues in the coming days. With a US federal government shutdown now in effect, progress on permit requests from federal agencies will very likely be delayed.

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Best of the summer collage, 2025 edition!

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Choosing which colleges to apply to can be tricky! David and Alex have a few tips to make the process a little easier for you. #paleontology #collegedecision #science

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Finding a career in paleontology can look a bit different for everyone! Alexandra Bonham breaks down her journey from climate-change geology to vertebrate paleontology. Featuring @al3xandr4.bsky.social and @biogeoverse.bsky.social. #paleontology #fossils

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David Levering @biogeoverse.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

This week on Endless Forms our I’ll be joined by Alexandra Bonham to talk about grad school, amazing Utah paleontology, and her career path in the NPS and @swcaenvironmental.bsky.social! We’ll see you on Wednesday at 7:30pm central time on Instagram!

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Dr. Catherine Macdonald @drcatmac.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

When I wrote this for SciAm, the thing that genuinely surprised me most was the number of emails I got (mostly from men) telling me that prior generations of women in science would be ashamed of me for my weakness in writing it. www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-...

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The Dark Side of Being a Female Shark Researcher

Being a scientist should not require developing the grit to continually endure misogyny, discrimination, harassment, assault or bullying

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David Levering @biogeoverse.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Starting September 3rd!

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David Levering @biogeoverse.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

We're coming up on the first 2026 @sternbergcamps.bsky.social staffing info session on September 6. These group zoom calls will cover information about the Instructor and Teaching Assistant roles. Each session will start with a short presentation, followed by a Q&A portion. forms.gle/AK9PmRd8f8wz...

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Sternberg Camps Prospective Staff Q&A Session RSVP Form

RSVP for a prospective staff Q&A session with Camps Director David Levering! Select one or more sessions, your name, and your email, and we'll get you the Zoom access link(s) to attend. Q&A sessions...

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David Levering @biogeoverse.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Abstract accepted for a poster at @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social! Instead of the education side, I'm packing as much entrepreneurial strategy, process, and lessons learned from 11 years leading the Sternberg Camps. My hope is that this info can be valuable to other institutions’ funding stress.

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David Levering @biogeoverse.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Yes, it's that time again! Information sessions for 2026 @sternbergcamps.bsky.social staffing begin in September. If you know a senior undergrad, grad student or recent graduate who may be interested, please pass this link along, or share this whole post. Thanks! forms.gle/CBwTpFDEsQ6P...

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Joshua Lively, PhD @jlivelypaleo.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Spent yesterday checking on access to various sites in the Cretaceous-Paleocene North Horn Formation, including a new site with adult and juvenile ceratopsian material we’ll be opening next month. Paleo can be challenging at 8000-10,000’! And of course there are turtles. 🐢🥰 #FossilFriday

Breathtaking views of the high elevation North Horn Fm in Central Utah

Fragment of trionychid turtle shell between the stubby, worn fingers of a paleontologist

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David Levering @biogeoverse.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

First look at @sternbergcamps.bsky.social 2026 projected operations map! We still have space for a couple more site partners, so get in touch ASAP if you and your organization are interested in hosting one of our programs next summer.

Photo of paleontology summer campers in Utah with a colored in US map overlaying the photo.

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Science is a team sport, and we take immense pride in recruiting amazing science educators to create and run our programs!

“Alexandra, Matti and Max were just extraordinary. Our son truly loved getting to know them and learn from them. He raves about their wealth of knowledge and the incredible things they do. He loved their sense of humor, too! We could tell they love working with the kids. We can't speak highly enough about his teachers and the other professionals he worked with during his camp.” -2025 Camps Parent

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Take a quick look at some of our campers’ favorite fossil preparation projects! Advanced Fossil Prep camp gives students the opportunity to work more independently on larger, more skill-intensive projects under the guidance of our professionally trained staff.

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Chris Widga @widga.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Location: basement of my building. I think this is self explanatory. My only question is why I wasn't informed. Seems like a safety issue. @psugeo.bsky.social

Blue sign with white text that reads "dinosaur cloning lab"

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Huge congratulations to current/former instructors @tyrantlzrdqueen.bsky.social, @eury-speir.bsky.social, Dr. Emily Simpson, and soon-to-be-Dr. Jessica McCraw for landing permanent paleo career jobs this summer! Proud of all three of you and excited to see you thrive in your new academic homes!

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Some exciting progress being made by our Advanced Fossil Prep students on a Pachyrhizodus fish fossil our Paleo Field Camp group dug up way back in 2018!

Fossil skeleton of a large fossil fish being prepared by high school summer camp students at the Sternberg Museum!

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

New friends and fossils now, colleagues and careers to come! We’re immensely proud of our track record of students and former staff keeping in touch and working with each other long after their Camps experience has ended.

“This is my child’s second summer going to Sternberg camps. Without a doubt, your camps are above and beyond expectations! My child always has great time and has made lasting friendships and connections. “

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Rock Of The Day @rockoftheday.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

I’m on here!

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Some highlights from our first session of Fossil Prep Methods camps last month! Among other projects, students had a chance to work on a mostly complete Pachyrhizodus fish fossil! Yours of the Sternberg Museum’s collections as well as lessons on molding and casting were also included.

Prep Camp student working on a mosasaur in the Sternberg Museum fossil prep lab.

Our first session of Fossil Prep Camp students, seen here with half of the Pachyrhizodus fossil fish still in a plaster jacket.

The Fossil Prep students visiting the Sternberg Museum collections, including a mounted Protostega cast!

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Sternberg Science Camps+ @sternbergcamps.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

As always we immensely appreciate the post-camp feedback we get from our students and their parents! With twelve surveys in so far, our staff teams are averaging 9.5/10 scores!

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Dr. Amelia R. Zietlow 🦎 @tyrantlzrdqueen.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Happy #FossilFriday from an undisclosed Kwik Trip as I embark on my trek to Kansas for my first @sternbergcamps.bsky.social !

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