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Lauer Foundation for Paleontology, Science and Education NFP curates a collection of fossils, collaborates with scientists/museums and outreach programs.

Illinois
Joined October 2018
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2/2 the study sought to identify the types and producers of these coprolite specimens. The species name milnei honors author A.A. Milne, creator of the children’s Winnie-the-Pooh character & story of “Pooh sticks” due to the stick-like nature of some of the Moroccan coprolites.
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#2024SVP - Bruce Lauer, Rene' Lauer presented a poster on two new coprolite ichnogenera Struocopros catapitostromata and Alococopros milnei. Publications - Chris Duffin and David Ward, (2023, 2024) Natural History Museum, London housed in the @LauerFoundation collection. 1/2
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More from #2024SVP - @VTechmeetsPaleo’s students Isaac Pugh and Mark Nohomovich gave a presentation and poster on the @LauerFoundation’s Homestead at Garita Site. Their research of adds important new data of the Triassic microvertebrate fossils of NM.
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And congratulations to Sterling Nesbitt as the SVP ‘24 Carrol Award recipient.
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@LauerFoundation was happy to celebrate with Andy Heckert @app_earth_sci present and alumni students at #2024SVP. Their research of our Homestead Triassic microfossil site is adding important new data & publications about east central New Mexico fossils. 1/3
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#fossilfriday - our latest #educationaloutreach program at Edison Middle School, Wheaton Cusd 200 to complement #earthscience curriculum on #geology and #paleontology. Thanks to the students and faculty. Bruce Lauer Rene' Lauer LauerFoundationPSE.org
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You may have heard about our baby - Petrodactyle wellnhoferi aka “Elvis” brought to life in this beautiful art by co-author Frederik Spindler see more on our website ⁦@LauerFoundation⁩ m.facebook.com/story.php?sto…
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Stay tooned for new publication announcements coming later today on this page…
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Presenting our poster at IPC6 Thailand (s7-04) this week. Come on by to see us as we present our solution to site access of a rare Triassic microvertebrate fossil assemblage in NE New Mexico, USA @lauerfoundation (1 of 2)
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The site and collection provides educational opportunities for field training, collection and research with our partner institutions serving undergraduate, graduate, PhD students and museum staff from Appalachian State and Virginia Tech Universities and the NHM-UK
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Our 1st virtual #educationaloutreach program @mrsvincentsgifted2nd grade @grassy_waters elementary school, FL. Fossils were shipped for the paleontology talk + fossils donated to each student. Special thanks Mrs Vincent, Anna Vincent & her exceptional students! @lauerfoundation
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Our first in-person #educationaloutreach program since 2020 @Sandburgelementary and #cusd200 for their Multicultural Diversity Day Celebrations. Thank you to all who joined us for 5th grade and returned for the evening open house. @LauerFoundation
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Still looking for Christmas gift ideas - the newly updated Fossils book by DK Publishing and Smithsonian $ Handbooks is now available on Amazon in the US, Canada and the UK. (1 of 2)
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The book is perfect for fossil enthusiasts of all ages. It features beautiful images, updated information and illustrations on a wide variety of fossils by David J. Ward and scientific editor Alison E. M. Ward. (2 of 2)
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Replying to @ChristianSidor
@ChristianSidor @AkikoS9 my response to @ FedEx. All I can say is this is irreplaceable. In whatever condition it is in, it must be found and returned. Keep their actions/inaction public for support by the paleo community, use the @ FedEx
Collection curation and research projects have been our main priorities during COVID-19. This time has provided an opportunity to update our collection data, and to learn, customize, and ascend all data into Specify collection management software.
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Glad to finally be able to benefit from a more robust collection management program.
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Last call for #SVP2020 with our colleagues @NHM_FossilFish #TEAMFish, and our co-authored poster on @Chondrichthyans @Holocephalian Faunas of Late @Jurassic Limestones of SW @Germany
Great representation from our Scientific Associates @SVP_vertpaleo this year. Three posters all featuring specimens from @NHM_London collections & @LauerFoundation All can be found in the Fishes & Chondrichthyans section. Any questions feel free to ask #TeamFish #2020SVP 🦈💩🐟
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#SVP2020 @LauerFoundation Pleased to present Poster #2 Preparators: UV Digital Photography. How & why this tool is used in our curation. Coauthors @nhmlondon David Ward & Christopher Duffin Tap the link, for SVP poster: 3427728.SVPvirtual.org contact Rene’ Lauer with questions
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Zoom in on the uv image. You should be able to more clearly identify details: Dermal denticles covering the body, fins and the eyes. The right eye shows a specific pattern of star shaped denticles. Structures of the mouth, teeth and the gills are now visible on the UV image.
#SVP2020 @LauerFoundation is pleased to present two posters with coauthors from @NHM_London : Christopher Duffin & David Ward. Poster 1 - fishes: Holocephalian Faunas. Tap the link, sign into SVP for the poster, audio, biography & abstract: 3418092.SVPvirtual.org
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What can be learned from fossils from the Late Jurassic lithographic limestones of SW Germany? Follow the link to SVP above to learn more.
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