Last night I was lucky enough to attend the opening of the new travelling exhibition at the South Australia Museum, "Dinosaur rEvolution: Secrets of Survival".
A great feature that I enjoyed was the abundance of skeleton casts that were available to touch (gently). I think the tactile experience is very important in Museum exhibitions – for adults and children alike. However, it was a little disappointing that I didn't manage to find any Australian material on show.
The exhibition was put together by Luis V. Ray and Gondwana Studios, and is at the SAM until early May. I think it's sure to be a hit with all of those dinosaur-obsessed little ones out there!
Are you currently in Adelaide and interested in Evolution?
If the answer is yes, then you should come on down to "Science in the Pub:Evolution" tomorrow night.
Place: Rob Roy Hotel, Halifax Street, Adelaide.
As a member of the Research Group in the Palaeontology Group at Flinders University, I had my profile featured on the Flinders University Palaeontology Society (FUPS) website today.
I talk about how I got into palaeo in the first place, and how my career has progressed thus far (and a few funny old photos too).
The society gives members the opportunity to participate in hands-on palaeontological research, from field trips to workshops and fossil preparation in the lab. And the best bit is, you don't have to be a student to be a member! It is a wonderful way to get learn more and meet like-minded people.