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Cretaceous soft-bodied bryozoans from the western USA

Mark Wilson August 6, 2010 2:30 pm

KIEL, GERMANY–I gave my presentation to the International Bryozoology Association meeting this afternoon. It was a fun project because it involved two of my favorite things: working with Paul Taylor from the Natural History Museum and advising an Independent Study … Continue reading →

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On giving a professional presentation

Mark Wilson August 6, 2010 1:46 pm

KIEL, GERMANY–There is an exquisite moment as you wait in the darkened hall for your turn to speak. The presenter just before finally says something like, “in conclusion …” Even though you knew this time had to come, your heart … Continue reading →

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A bryozoan paradise in northern Japan

Mark Wilson August 5, 2010 6:50 am

KIEL, GERMANY–One of the most interesting presentations at this meeting of the International Bryozoology Association, at least to a paleontologist, was by my friend Paul Taylor (Natural History Museum, London). He described a fauna of bryozoans which inhabited cobbles in … Continue reading →

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The advantages and disadvantages of building your city on clay

Mark Wilson August 4, 2010 3:36 pm

Lübeck, Germany–Do not adjust the image above. It is of the Holstein Gate (“Holstentor”) on the western side of the Free and Hanseatic City of Lübeck. On the left is a side view and the right is from the front. … Continue reading →

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Kiel Fjord and Canal, northern Germany

Mark Wilson August 3, 2010 11:47 am

KIEL, GERMANY–Geologists always try to see the geological context of cities they visit, usually by studying the form of the landscape (“geomorphology“) and peering under bridges and the like to find exposed rocks. I have been notably unsuccessful at this … Continue reading →

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Christian Albrechts Universität zu Kiel (our IBA meeting venue)

Mark Wilson August 2, 2010 8:03 am

KIEL, GERMANY–It is always interesting for an academic to visit another college or university … and we get many opportunities. The International Bryozoology Association meeting is being held at the Christian Albrechts Universität zu Kiel (University of Kiel for most … Continue reading →

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Stony bryozoans get their day

Mark Wilson August 1, 2010 2:52 pm

KIEL, GERMANY–The first day of the International Bryozoology Association meeting is traditionally devoted to workshops where participants can listen to experts on a particular group, technique or idea and then ask questions, work out exercises, or study specimens. I went … Continue reading →

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Wooster Geologist in Germany

Mark Wilson July 31, 2010 1:35 pm

KIEL, GERMANY–One of the many joys of being a geologist is attending international scientific meetings. They are always in some location that is convenient for travel and has local field areas the participants want to visit. I am here in … Continue reading →

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