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Julia McHugh @drjmchugh.bsky.social · 1 day ago
"When you get a text from Julia, it's like Santa Claus..." John Whitlock Might be one of the best things someone has said about me. #2025SVP #SVP2026
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Society of Vertebrate Paleontology @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social · 2 months ago
The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology stands with the Academy of Natural Sciences (ANSP) staff, and preservation of the ANSP Museum. SVP urges our member community and anyone who enjoys and supports the natural sciences to speak up on behalf of the ANSP and their staff! #SaveTheAcademy
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Society of Vertebrate Paleontology @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social · 2 months ago
The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP) has joined a series of co-plaintiffs and is suing the Trump administration for shrinking Bears Ears National Monument.
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Society of Vertebrate Paleontology @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social · 3 months ago
Congratulations to Dr. Taissa Rodrigues who has been elected SVP Vice-President, and Dr. Jessica Blois who has been elected Member-at-Large. Thank you to all the members who voted! We look forward to welcoming both longtime contributors to SVP into their new leadership roles at the annual meeting!
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Society of Vertebrate Paleontology @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social · 4 months ago
The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology mourns the passing of artist, activist, and entrepreneur Sir Sam Neill. Generations of SVP members found inspiration to become paleontologists through his portrayal of Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park films. Sam’s portrayal of Dr. Grant brought an incredible humanity, awe, candor, and determination to the scientist-hero in one of the most popular pieces of media ever produced. In the decades since the release of Jurassic Park, Sam’s portrayal created a cultural touchstone for our field the likes of which we may never find again. Whether he knew at the time or not, he became a great friend of the profession of vertebrate paleontology. Our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. He will be deeply missed.
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Society of Vertebrate Paleontology @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social · 5 months ago
Please see your SVP member email for the full message with embedded hyperlinks so you can join the fight to help save intellectually rigorous, merit-based, independent US scientific research funding from this politically motivated attack! 1/3
On May 29, 2026, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed sweeping changes to U.S. federal grant regulations (Title 2, Part 200 of the CFR) that would fundamentally alter how our science is funded, managed, and conducted. If finalized, these rules will introduce unprecedented political interference into scientific research, add heavy administrative burdens, and restrict how U.S. paleontologists and our international collaborators use grant money. What is at stake? The proposed rule directly threatens your active and future research by seeking to: Introduce Political Oversight: Gives political appointees veto power over grant awards to ensure they align with administration priorities, bypassing traditional merit-based peer review (§ 200.205). Threaten Funding Stability: Drastically expands agency authority to abruptly pause or terminate active, multi-year grants mid-award (§ 200.340). Ban Publication Funding: Prohibits using federal grant funds to pay for journal publication and open-access fees without rare, case-by-case agency pre-approval (§ 200.461). Restrict Conference Travel: Restricts the use of grant funds to attend scientific meetings, requiring strict, case-by-case government pre-approval (§ 200.432). Jeopardize support for students and early career scientists: Introduces administrative hurdles related to the use of federal funds that support student stipends and wages (§ 200.430), as well as scholarships (§ 200.466).
Why Your Voice Matters The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology and the Paleontological Society stand in staunch opposition to this proposal. But institutional pushback is not enough! We need our individual voices. Under federal law, the OMB is legally required to review and respond to every unique, substantive public comment before issuing a final rule. Form letters are easily dismissed, but personal narratives explaining how these changes will harm your specific fieldwork, museum collections, or student training programs cannot be ignored. Because these perspectives must all be addressed, a large number of comments becomes a powerful tool. How to Take Action (Deadline: July 13, 2026) Step 1: Read the SVP/PS joint statement to learn more. Step 2: Use the Geological Society of America’s OMB Comment Toolkit for step-by-step help in drafting your own comment. Step 3: Submit your specific, technical, and personal perspective directly to the OMB portal. Whether you are a senior researcher, museum professional, faculty member, or an early-career student, these rules will reshape your future. Do not let political alignment dictate the success of scientific endeavors. Sincerely, The Leadership of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology & the Paleontological Society
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Society of Vertebrate Paleontology @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social · 5 months ago
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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Society of Vertebrate Paleontology @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social · 6 months ago
Another SVP leadership election is upon us! The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Nominating Committee has put forward the candidates for the offices that will open at the 2026 SVP Annual Meeting. The election will commence around July 6th. Keep an eye on your inbox for more details then.
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Society of Vertebrate Paleontology @societyofvertpaleo.bsky.social · 6 months ago
Members, check your email for the meeting link and password. See you on Thursday!
All members of the Society are invited to join SVP President Stuart Sumida and other members of the SVP Executive Committee for the latest in the series of town hall meetings designed to let members discuss opportunities, questions, concerns, and planning that impact our Society. The topic of the next town hall meeting will be: The SVP 2026 Annual Meeting: Events, Plans, and Precautions. It is anticipated that the town hall will last approximately one hour. Please join us (Thursday), May 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM PDT 12:00 NOON EDT + 7 hours GMT
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