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Recent updates

sandyUCMP loses a long-time Friend and alum - Nestor John Sander
February 13, 2012

Judy Scotchmoor remembers the life of UCMP’s Nestor John Sander.

Pt. ReyesBay Area Field Guide: Point Reyes
February 9, 2012

Explore the geology and history of the stunning Point Reyes National Seashore, located a short distance north of San Francisco in Marin County.

ueusUnderstanding Evolution and Understanding Science February updates
February 8, 2012

Find out about the latest features on the UCMP’s Understanding Evolution and Understanding Science websites.

Hannah BonnerPaleo-cartoonist Hannah Bonner visits Berkeley
February 7, 2012

Writer and illustrator Hannah Bonner paid Berkeley a visit to discuss the processes involved with creating her paleontology books for children. Click to read more.

extinctionUCMP authors make NSF's 2011 "Hit Parade"
February 6, 2012

Work from UCMP made NSF’s list of the year’s top news and discoveries from NSF-supported research.

Tilden ParkBay Area Field Guide: Tilden Park
January 26, 2012

The history of Tilden Park is surprisingly rife with paleontology and geology. Read on to learn your way around UC Berkeley’s “backyard!”

Miocene mosquito encased in amber from the Dominican Republic.The Amber Files: Words from the University Explorer
January 24, 2012

In 1957, the radio show “The University Explorer” featured the work done by Berkeley scientists on fossil amber-encased insects of Chiapas, Mexico. Read on for more information and the full transcript of the show.

lippsJere Lipps appointed as Director of The Cooper Center in Orange County
January 18, 2012

Jere has just accepted the position of Director of Orange County’s John D. Cooper Center for Archaeological and Paleontological Curation and Research. Learn more about their collection and Jere’s new role.

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