Clint Boyd
@boydpaleo.bsky.social
Vertebrate Paleontologist. Curator of the North Dakota State Fossil Collection. Leading the #DinoMummy Research Group. All opinions are my own. He/Him/His.
The deadline for submitting abstracts & workshop proposals for the 2026 AMMP meeting is Sunday Nov 23rd.
The 2026 meeting is hosted by the North Dakota Geological Survey in Bismark, ND. Our symposium will be: Defining “Best Practices”.
paleomethods.org/Symposium
paleomethods.org/Annual-Meeting
The 2026 meeting is hosted by the North Dakota Geological Survey in Bismark, ND. Our symposium will be: Defining “Best Practices”.
paleomethods.org/Symposium
paleomethods.org/Annual-Meeting
November 20, 2025 at 5:10 AM
The deadline for submitting abstracts & workshop proposals for the 2026 AMMP meeting is Sunday Nov 23rd.
The 2026 meeting is hosted by the North Dakota Geological Survey in Bismark, ND. Our symposium will be: Defining “Best Practices”.
paleomethods.org/Symposium
paleomethods.org/Annual-Meeting
The 2026 meeting is hosted by the North Dakota Geological Survey in Bismark, ND. Our symposium will be: Defining “Best Practices”.
paleomethods.org/Symposium
paleomethods.org/Annual-Meeting
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This is incredibly important:
we must frame tonight as a resounding victory — an electoral landslide, a mandate from the universe itself
and as a repudiation of MAGA, of Trump, and of vichy democrats
we must be relentless, we must not shut up
we must frame tonight as a resounding victory — an electoral landslide, a mandate from the universe itself
and as a repudiation of MAGA, of Trump, and of vichy democrats
we must be relentless, we must not shut up
November 5, 2025 at 2:21 AM
This is incredibly important:
we must frame tonight as a resounding victory — an electoral landslide, a mandate from the universe itself
and as a repudiation of MAGA, of Trump, and of vichy democrats
we must be relentless, we must not shut up
we must frame tonight as a resounding victory — an electoral landslide, a mandate from the universe itself
and as a repudiation of MAGA, of Trump, and of vichy democrats
we must be relentless, we must not shut up
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BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani (D) elected mayor of New York City - DDHQ projection
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 AM
BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani (D) elected mayor of New York City - DDHQ projection
Out before dawn on a cool October morning. The NDGS Paleontology field season continues, now entering our sixth month this year.
October 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Out before dawn on a cool October morning. The NDGS Paleontology field season continues, now entering our sixth month this year.
FINAL DAYS!
This is the LAST WEEKEND to get your exclusive 2025 NDGS Public Fossil Dig shirt featuring our Medora dig site!
This is a limited time fundraiser that closes on Sept 7th and shirts will not be available after this time so don't miss your chance to pick up this one-of-a-kind souvenir.
This is the LAST WEEKEND to get your exclusive 2025 NDGS Public Fossil Dig shirt featuring our Medora dig site!
This is a limited time fundraiser that closes on Sept 7th and shirts will not be available after this time so don't miss your chance to pick up this one-of-a-kind souvenir.
2025 NDGS Paleontology Public Fossil Digs Shirts, Supporting Friends of Ndgs Paleo
Don't miss your chance to pick up an official 2025 NDGS Public Fossil Dig shirt! This year's shirt was designed as always by our wonderful and multi-talented Paleontologist Becky, and is styled like a...
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September 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM
FINAL DAYS!
This is the LAST WEEKEND to get your exclusive 2025 NDGS Public Fossil Dig shirt featuring our Medora dig site!
This is a limited time fundraiser that closes on Sept 7th and shirts will not be available after this time so don't miss your chance to pick up this one-of-a-kind souvenir.
This is the LAST WEEKEND to get your exclusive 2025 NDGS Public Fossil Dig shirt featuring our Medora dig site!
This is a limited time fundraiser that closes on Sept 7th and shirts will not be available after this time so don't miss your chance to pick up this one-of-a-kind souvenir.
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READ. THE. SUBHEAD.
May 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
READ. THE. SUBHEAD.
Remember! Our open Paleontologist position [Field and Outreach Lead] closes Sunday, May 4th. Get your application in and come work with Jimmothy, our newest star specimen from the Pembina Gorge!
See this page for more details and linknto the application site: www.dmr.nd.gov/dmr/ndgs/jobs
See this page for more details and linknto the application site: www.dmr.nd.gov/dmr/ndgs/jobs
May 2, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Remember! Our open Paleontologist position [Field and Outreach Lead] closes Sunday, May 4th. Get your application in and come work with Jimmothy, our newest star specimen from the Pembina Gorge!
See this page for more details and linknto the application site: www.dmr.nd.gov/dmr/ndgs/jobs
See this page for more details and linknto the application site: www.dmr.nd.gov/dmr/ndgs/jobs
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The secret to making happy little Edmontosaurus mummy murder mittens is lots of duct tape and really loud Ladytron while waiting for adhesive to cure. My methods certainly do get results i guess.
April 23, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The secret to making happy little Edmontosaurus mummy murder mittens is lots of duct tape and really loud Ladytron while waiting for adhesive to cure. My methods certainly do get results i guess.
I am advocating for due process for Abrego Garcia.
JUST IN: Deputy Assistant to the President and "Counterterrorism Czar" Sebastian Gorka says anyone advocating for due process for Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be viewed as "aiding and abetting a terrorist" and be federally charged. (h/t Philip Germain)
April 17, 2025 at 3:10 AM
I am advocating for due process for Abrego Garcia.
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One of my "secret projects" I've recently finished is making a copy of the arm of Dakota the dinomummy. Here's the blog update on it with shoutouts to @boydpaleo.bsky.social and @himmapaan.bsky.social and @uglyfossils.bsky.social for their work on the paper/exhibit rmdrc.blogspot.com/2025/04/dako...
Dakota Goes Digital: Replicating a Mummy Arm
Reonstruction by Natee Puttapipat from Drumheller et al., PLoS One, 2022 Confession time: I love giving nicknames to the specimens that I fi...
rmdrc.blogspot.com
April 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
One of my "secret projects" I've recently finished is making a copy of the arm of Dakota the dinomummy. Here's the blog update on it with shoutouts to @boydpaleo.bsky.social and @himmapaan.bsky.social and @uglyfossils.bsky.social for their work on the paper/exhibit rmdrc.blogspot.com/2025/04/dako...
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I'm just discovering it's #portfolioday And since I've been busy with work, allow me to reintroduce you to my by this post:
Hej #portfolioday!👋
I'm a freelancing artist with a biology degree working in games.
I do #paleoart, #gameart, #conceptart, and I specialize in creature design.
My stylized illustration is shown below while you can contact me & see more of my work here: twarda-arts.carrd.co
Thanks for looking!
I'm a freelancing artist with a biology degree working in games.
I do #paleoart, #gameart, #conceptart, and I specialize in creature design.
My stylized illustration is shown below while you can contact me & see more of my work here: twarda-arts.carrd.co
Thanks for looking!
April 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I'm just discovering it's #portfolioday And since I've been busy with work, allow me to reintroduce you to my by this post:
We are hiring a Paleontologist to join the @ndgspaleo.bsky.social team! We are looking for someone to lead our outreach efforts, including taking a leading role on our Public Fossil Digs each summer, and assist in the Johnsrud Fossil Preparation Lab.
To apply: www.dmr.nd.gov/dmr/ndgs/jobs
To apply: www.dmr.nd.gov/dmr/ndgs/jobs
April 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
We are hiring a Paleontologist to join the @ndgspaleo.bsky.social team! We are looking for someone to lead our outreach efforts, including taking a leading role on our Public Fossil Digs each summer, and assist in the Johnsrud Fossil Preparation Lab.
To apply: www.dmr.nd.gov/dmr/ndgs/jobs
To apply: www.dmr.nd.gov/dmr/ndgs/jobs
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I suppose the officially official post went out from the university, so I can share that I got a teaching award from the UT College of Arts and Sciences earlier this week:
April 4, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I suppose the officially official post went out from the university, so I can share that I got a teaching award from the UT College of Arts and Sciences earlier this week:
Since it is officially announced, it is time to spread the word:
The 2026 Association for Materials and Methods in Paleontology annual meeting will be hosted by @ndgspaleo.bsky.social in Bismarck, North Dakota!
Mark your calendars for April 15-17th next Spring and join us for a great meeting!
The 2026 Association for Materials and Methods in Paleontology annual meeting will be hosted by @ndgspaleo.bsky.social in Bismarck, North Dakota!
Mark your calendars for April 15-17th next Spring and join us for a great meeting!
April 4, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Since it is officially announced, it is time to spread the word:
The 2026 Association for Materials and Methods in Paleontology annual meeting will be hosted by @ndgspaleo.bsky.social in Bismarck, North Dakota!
Mark your calendars for April 15-17th next Spring and join us for a great meeting!
The 2026 Association for Materials and Methods in Paleontology annual meeting will be hosted by @ndgspaleo.bsky.social in Bismarck, North Dakota!
Mark your calendars for April 15-17th next Spring and join us for a great meeting!
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Calling all Big 10 folks. Put pressure to follow suit and call for active coordination and alliance in defense of academic freedom. No more Columbias. No more Paul Weiss.
March 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Calling all Big 10 folks. Put pressure to follow suit and call for active coordination and alliance in defense of academic freedom. No more Columbias. No more Paul Weiss.
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Repost if you used an invite code to join this site
February 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Repost if you used an invite code to join this site
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Whether Universities allow students to speak their minds about Palestine or live as themselves, this administration will find some reason to revoke funding.
The only path is for Unis to support their students and to sue the federal government when it fails to uphold its obligatory payments.
The only path is for Unis to support their students and to sue the federal government when it fails to uphold its obligatory payments.
UPenn just had $175 million in federal funding cancelled over allowing Lia Thomas to swim 3 years ago.
It's not going to stop until they leverage federal funding to push out trans people from academia entirely. This will extend to bathrooms, curriculum, etc.
www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...
It's not going to stop until they leverage federal funding to push out trans people from academia entirely. This will extend to bathrooms, curriculum, etc.
www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...
Trump administration pauses $175M in funding to UPenn over trans athlete policy
The University of Pennsylvania made national headlines in the 2021-2022 school year when Lia Thomas, a trans athlete, competed on the school's women's swim team.
www.nbcnews.com
March 20, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Whether Universities allow students to speak their minds about Palestine or live as themselves, this administration will find some reason to revoke funding.
The only path is for Unis to support their students and to sue the federal government when it fails to uphold its obligatory payments.
The only path is for Unis to support their students and to sue the federal government when it fails to uphold its obligatory payments.
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Reminder we are coming up on the final deadline for the 2025 @sternbergcamps.bsky.social program applications on April 7th. Here's an at-a-glance of everything we have offered for this summer. (Credit to @geosplore.bsky.social for the graphic design work.)
sternberg.fhsu.edu/education-ou...
sternberg.fhsu.edu/education-ou...
March 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Reminder we are coming up on the final deadline for the 2025 @sternbergcamps.bsky.social program applications on April 7th. Here's an at-a-glance of everything we have offered for this summer. (Credit to @geosplore.bsky.social for the graphic design work.)
sternberg.fhsu.edu/education-ou...
sternberg.fhsu.edu/education-ou...
This is why you don't remove qualified people from crucial safety jobs for no reason. Even if this wasn't a direct cause, stunts like this raise the background risk for these types of incidents.
Plane crash in DC between AA commuter plane from Kansas and a Blackhawk helicopter, which makes this stand out.
January 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM
This is why you don't remove qualified people from crucial safety jobs for no reason. Even if this wasn't a direct cause, stunts like this raise the background risk for these types of incidents.
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To every Senate Dem: Shut it the fuck down. Trump’s unconstitutional chaos will kill people.
1️⃣ Oppose all nominees until OMB reverses the freeze.
2️⃣ Deny Unanimous Consent to slow Senate proceedings.
3️⃣ Vote no on all Cloture.
4️⃣ Force Quorum Calls at every opportunity.
It's time to fight.
1️⃣ Oppose all nominees until OMB reverses the freeze.
2️⃣ Deny Unanimous Consent to slow Senate proceedings.
3️⃣ Vote no on all Cloture.
4️⃣ Force Quorum Calls at every opportunity.
It's time to fight.
Asked how organizations that rely on federal funding should make payroll, Trump Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says they should call Russ Vought and make a case
January 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
To every Senate Dem: Shut it the fuck down. Trump’s unconstitutional chaos will kill people.
1️⃣ Oppose all nominees until OMB reverses the freeze.
2️⃣ Deny Unanimous Consent to slow Senate proceedings.
3️⃣ Vote no on all Cloture.
4️⃣ Force Quorum Calls at every opportunity.
It's time to fight.
1️⃣ Oppose all nominees until OMB reverses the freeze.
2️⃣ Deny Unanimous Consent to slow Senate proceedings.
3️⃣ Vote no on all Cloture.
4️⃣ Force Quorum Calls at every opportunity.
It's time to fight.
Join our Public Fossil Digs this summer in North Dakota!
NDGSdigs2025.eventbrite.com
Registration opens Feb 1st, but if you want to be assured of getting a spot you can become a Dig Supporter donor and get access to early registration next week. More info here:
Ndpaleofriends.org/dig-supporters/
NDGSdigs2025.eventbrite.com
Registration opens Feb 1st, but if you want to be assured of getting a spot you can become a Dig Supporter donor and get access to early registration next week. More info here:
Ndpaleofriends.org/dig-supporters/
January 25, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Join our Public Fossil Digs this summer in North Dakota!
NDGSdigs2025.eventbrite.com
Registration opens Feb 1st, but if you want to be assured of getting a spot you can become a Dig Supporter donor and get access to early registration next week. More info here:
Ndpaleofriends.org/dig-supporters/
NDGSdigs2025.eventbrite.com
Registration opens Feb 1st, but if you want to be assured of getting a spot you can become a Dig Supporter donor and get access to early registration next week. More info here:
Ndpaleofriends.org/dig-supporters/
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Super excited that three of our high school programs hit or passed our six-applicant minimum tonight just 1.5 weeks into the pre-registration period!
- Research Academy Kansas
- Field Paleontology Kansas (session 2)
- Field Paleontology North Dakota
- Research Academy Kansas
- Field Paleontology Kansas (session 2)
- Field Paleontology North Dakota
January 17, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Super excited that three of our high school programs hit or passed our six-applicant minimum tonight just 1.5 weeks into the pre-registration period!
- Research Academy Kansas
- Field Paleontology Kansas (session 2)
- Field Paleontology North Dakota
- Research Academy Kansas
- Field Paleontology Kansas (session 2)
- Field Paleontology North Dakota
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Sobering read about ongoing financial challenges for PRI. I'm hard pressed to think of a US museum that stretches limited resources further for science and outreach.
Detailed article about PRI and the Museum of the Earth's current struggles. If the museum closes it may be the largest collection dispersed/lost in the US (with 7 million specimens it is one of the 10 largest in the US).
⚒️🧪🦑
Please share widely and help if you can!
ithacavoice.org/2025/01/muse...
⚒️🧪🦑
Please share widely and help if you can!
ithacavoice.org/2025/01/muse...
Museum of the Earth faces extinction under “imminent” threat of foreclosure - The Ithaca Voice
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Museum of the Earth, one of the last natural history museums in Upstate New York, faces an imminent threat of foreclosure after a group of donors […]
ithacavoice.org
January 14, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Sobering read about ongoing financial challenges for PRI. I'm hard pressed to think of a US museum that stretches limited resources further for science and outreach.