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In the footsteps of Charles Darwin: Geological excursion into the Central Andes

Mark Wilson October 1, 2014 8:58 pm

MENDOZA, ARGENTINA–Today I had one of the finest geological field trips in my life. The scenery was stunning, the geology extraordinary, and the history deeply moving. Being able to share the experience with so many of my geologist friends, old … Continue reading →

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Nothing quite like the feeling of completing your presentation: Day 2 of the International Palaeontological Congress

Mark Wilson September 30, 2014 5:19 pm

MENDOZA, ARGENTINA–I promise, the images will be much more interesting in the next post! Today we concentrated on talks. I finally was able to deliver mine in the same session as Leif Tapanila above. It was a crowded little room, … Continue reading →

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The Fourth International Palaeontological Congress starts well

Mark Wilson September 29, 2014 6:24 pm

MENDOZA, ARGENTINA–After an excellent opening lecture last night by Dr. Beatriz Aguirre-Urreta (“Palaeontology in the Southern Hemisphere: Benchmarks in the History of Discovery and Research”), we got down to the technical talks today in the Mendoza Sheraton for the 4th … Continue reading →

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Wooster Geologist over the Andes

Mark Wilson September 27, 2014 1:24 pm

MENDOZA, ARGENTINA–I have just arrived in Argentina for the Fourth International Palaeontological Congress to be held in this city all next week. I thank me colleagues at Wooster for making this possible, especially Shelley Judge who is teaching my History … Continue reading →

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