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This year, Syd Joheim<\/strong>, our geology major, was selected to serve as a Student Ambassador for the Paleontological Society<\/strong> at GSA Connects 2025<\/strong>. With the society\u2019s financial and professional support, they attended GSA\u2019s annual conference for the first time, where they connected with fellow scientists and paleontologists and presented their own research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ambassador program focuses on outreach and sparking interest in paleontology through social media engagement, while also providing participants with valuable opportunities for networking and collaboration. Syd described the experience as both exciting and rewarding\u2014highlighting the chance to meet new colleagues, share their passion for fossils, and, as they joked, \u201cspend way too much money at some of the fossil booths.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations, Syd, on this incredible experience and recognition!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More information about the program can be found here: https:\/\/www.paleosoc.org\/student_ambassadors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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