Is it important that they make a good impression?
2007-03-26 18:14:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Loads of young paleontologists, I'm part of the next crop coming up through the system. Of course, we do want to make a good impression on the old fossils--standing on the shoulders of giants applies especially to a field like paleontology.
2007-03-27 06:41:37 · answer #1 · answered by kiddo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you yes, there are a lot of younger paleontologist. In fact most of the ones I know are under the age of 30. They are creating new subfields all the time like extracting DNA from dinosaur bones and trying to find the earliest microfossils.
It is important that they make a good impression right off. After that it depends on the institution that they work for. Some follow very strict academic protocol, while others have a very relaxed atmosphere. Usually they figure it out and are comfortable with their position in a few years.
2007-03-27 03:51:25 · answer #2 · answered by Cap10 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our very own Mr. E has just become an old fossil....he turned 50.....lol
I proudly pointed out to him that he now belongs to the world of the dinosaur.
2007-03-27 07:23:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked at a place once where the boss gave out gifts and he actually gave a fossil to one of my peers, talk about sending a message...
2007-03-27 03:05:25 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and it's all to their benefit. If the ground comes up empty, they can discover each other.
They can make a good impression only if they realize their work is pressing.
2007-03-26 18:20:51 · answer #5 · answered by Benji 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think paleontologists are capable of making a good impression. In fact, most of them think their coprolite doesn't stink.
2007-03-26 19:16:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋