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2011 FOUNDERS SYMPOSIUM

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The West That Was: Exploring Colorado's Fossil Past
February 12-13, 2011

Every two years, the Western Interior Paleontological Society's Founders Symposium brings together avocational and professional paleontologists, educators and fossil enthusiasts from the region and across the country. Details on the next Founders Symposium will be available soon. If you'd like to learn more about our biennial symposia, you can read about past events below.


2009 FOUNDERS SYMPOSIUM
Paleoclimates: Exploring Past Environments
March 14-15, 2009

American Mountaineering Center - Golden, Colorado
Saturday, March 14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

NOAA & NCAR - Boulder, Colorado
Sunday, March 15, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.


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What can the fossil record and ancient worlds tell us about climate change? Come hear the top minds in climate science and paleontology discuss one of today's hottest topics. This two-day event is designed for anyone interested in the earth sciences, from professional and avocational paleontologists to educators. Registration for the two days includes:

Choose to attend both days (Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15), or just Saturday, March 14. Discount registration is available for students.


Registration & Pricing Information

Preregistration for the two-day event is $75 or $40 for Saturday only. Walk-in registration for Saturday is $50.


Reception & Gallery of Natural Science Art

Following the Saturday scientific program, the Western Interior Paleontological Society will host a reception from 5-8 p.m. at the American Mountaineering Center. The reception is included in your registration fee and will feature:

2009 SPEAKERS

On Saturday, March 14, speaker will cover topics ranging from climate modeling to using paleontological data in climatic interpretations.

Dr. Eric Barron, Director, National Center for Atmospheric Research
Dr. Caspar M. Amman, National Center for Atmospheric Research
Dr. Ashley Ballantyne, University of Colorado, Boulder
Dr. Cindy Shellito, University of Northern Colorado
Dr. Mary J. Kraus, University of Colorado, Boulder
Dr. Ellen Currano, Southern Methodist University
Dr. Bonnie Fine Jacobs, Southern Methodist University
Dr. Henry Fricke, Colorado College
Dr. Paul E. Belanger, Elk Resources LLC and 1st Vice President, Western Interior Paleontological Society

The 2009 Founders Symposium will be moderated by Dr. Robert Raynolds, Research Associate, Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

2009 SYMPOSIUM COMMITTEE

The Western Interior Paleontological Society Founders Symposium is an all-volunteer effort organized and hosted by Society members.

Paul Belanger
Phil Bradley
Kathy Brill
Toni Culver
Becky Greben
Brenda Johnson
Peggy LeMone
Shellie Luallin
Tiffany Miller
Tom Nolan
Susan Passmore
Judy Peterson
Gary Raham
Lou Taylor, Chair
Steven Veatch
Steve Wagner
Dave Warren
Dan Winester

CALL FOR POSTERS AND DISPLAYS

As part of the Paleoclimates: Exploring Past Environments symposium, WIPS members and others are invited to present fossil displays or topical posters during the lectures and reception on Saturday, March 14, 2009. If you are interested in contributing a poster or display and would like information about submitting an abstract for your display or poster by January 15, 2009, please contact  Toni Culver for posters or Tom Nolan Tom Nolan for displays.

CALL FOR SPONSORS

The Founders Sympoisum is an educational event that helps support Western Interior Paleontological Society grants and scholarships. It would be challenging to host this expensive event without the support of our many sponsors, including generous support from the Denver Gem & Mineral Council.

Sponsorships are welcome at any level. To donate and help sponsor the 2009 Founders Symposium at whatever level you feel comfortable, call Dave Warren at 303-843-1220 or e-mail Dave Warren

ABOUT WIPS AND THE FOUNDERS SYMPOSIUM

In 1985, a small group met to organize the amateur and professional fossil lovers of the Western Interior. The result was the formation of the Western Interior Paleontological Society (WIPS), a non-profit organization dedicated to scientific, educational and charitable activities relating to paleontology.

Held biennially, the Founders Symposium honors those individuals who formed and guided WIPS in its early years. It brings together avocational and professional paleontologists, educators and fossil enthusiasts from the region and across the country. 

Past Symposia

March 3-4, 2007, Evolution and the Fossil Record

March 12-13, 2005, Extinctions: Punctuations in Time

March 29-30, 2003, Volcanoes, Camels Carnivores: The Eocene/Oligocene Story

March 24-25, 2001, Exploring Colorado in the Late Cretaceous: When the Mountains Met the Sea

March 20-21, 1999, The K-T Boundary: Extinction and Emergence

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