On this very special episode of the Paleo Policy Podcast, I spoke with Massachusetts State Representative, Jack Lewis, on Access Framingham about his plan to submit a bill in support of a new state symbol for the Commonwealth, a dinosaur! In fact, I was inspired to begin this podcast after deciding to lobby for a Massachusetts state dinosaur myself. The thought of a state dinosaur for my adopted home was inspired by my home state's decision to designate Augustynolophus morri...
29 Sept 2020
The Role of a Museum Conservator - Dr. Mariana Di Giacomo
Fossils need expert care when they are discovered, extracted, prepared, stored, and displayed in order to ensure their longevity and scientific utility. When most people see fossils in museums they think of paleontologists in the field. They may often fail to realize that the specimen they’re looking at is in a state of decay right before their eyes! Museum conservators are tasked with preserving the museum’s collections which could include fossils, taxidermy, archeological remains, pieces of...
22 Sept 2020
Public Policy - Dr. Paul Cairney
What is public policy anyways? The purpose of this podcast is to look at paleontology and prehistory from the lens of public policy by focusing on the actors, institutions, and events that shape this community. This could include grants for earth science research provided by the National Science Foundation, local ordinances requiring paleontological mitigation on construction sites, presidential executive orders regarding the designation of national monuments, or utilizing paleontology to enc...
15 Sept 2020
Paleontological Mitigation - Paleo Solutions, Inc.
The aim of paleo mitigation is to extract and preserve the prehistoric remains found on construction and development sites. The discovery of Archaeopteryx in limestone deposits near Solnhofen, Germany to the Cerutti Mammoth site in San Diego, California, have fascinated onlookers and challenged our conception of life’s progression on this planet. In this episode, I speak with the Vice President and Paleontology Program Director, Dr. Paul Murphey, of Paleo Solutions. Dr. Murphey and I di...
8 Sept 2020
University Affiliated Museums - Beneski Museum of Natural History at Amherst College
Natural history museums are a fantastic public resource for entertainment and education. The local museum is probably where most people are exposed to the prehistoric past and where most paleo enthusiasts are born (Me included!). Some natural history museums, like Beneski, are affiliated with a university that enable them to provide services a city museum could not. On this episode of the Paleo Policy Podcast I had the pleasure of speaking with the Head of Collections and Operations at...
30 Aug 2020
Fossils in America's Backyard - Dinosaur National Monument
America's national parks and national monuments have inspired awe and wonder for generations of American's and international travelers for over a century. These public lands contain gorgeous landscapes, delicate ecosystems, wildlife, and FOSSILS! From the Antiquities Act of 1906 to the Paleontological Preservation Act of 2009, public policy has attempted to provide greater protections for paleontological remains for the benefit of researchers and patrons alike. For this episode I spoke...
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