Registration for the TMS annual conference is now open.
For more details, and to register, please visit:
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AugRegistration now open!
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AugNew paper
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A new paper has just been published in the Journal of Micropalaeontology.
Spine-like structures in Paleogene muricate planktonic foraminifera
Paul N. Pearson, Eleanor John, Bridget S. Wade, Simon D’Haenens, and Caroline H. Lear
Check it out here.
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JunTMS annual conference 2022
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The annual conference of the Micropalaeontological Society will be held at MARUM, the University of Bremen, Germany between 9th and 11th November 2022.
The theme of the conference “The microfossil record of ecosystem response to global change” and the scientific diversity of the targeted audience is illustrated by the keynote speakers:
- Dr. Clara Bolton, CEREGE, Aix-en-Provence, France
- Dr. Moriaki Yasuhara, Swire Institute of Marine Science at the University of Hong Kong, China
- Dr. Sofia Ribeiro, Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Dr. Nicolaas Glock, Institute for Geology, Hamburg University, Germany
- Dr. David Lazarus, Museum für Naturkunde, Berlin, Germany
Next to two full conference days (10-11th November), there will be an opportunity to organize half-day workshops on Wednesday 9th November, followed by the Icebreaker Party.
Registration is now open
The abstract submission deadline is 30 September 2022. Registration for participants who do not wish to present anything at the conference will remain open until 9 October 2022. To register, please visit the conference website:
https://www.marum.de/en/Research/TMS-2022.html
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MayTMS-Cushman Foram Seminars
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We are pleased to announce that we are launching a seminar series on foraminiferal research as a joint initiative between The Micropalaeontological Society and the Cushman Foundation for Foraminiferal Research. The first two dates are:
30 / 5 14:00 CET Julie Meilland on Reproduction strategies and habitat of planktonic foraminifera in the upper ocean
13/06 15:00 CET Simon F. Mitchell on The basis for a large benthic foraminifera zonation of the Eocene of the Americas
More details, including how to register, can be found here:
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MarTMS Newsletter
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We are pleased to announce that the TMS Newsletter for March 2022 is now available to download here.
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FebJM Special Issue: submissions call
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We are pleased to announce the following Special Issue of the Journal of Micropalaeontology is now open for submissions.
Advances in Antarctic chronology, paleoenvironment, and paleoclimate using microfossils: Results from recent and legacy coring campaigns
Guest editors: David Harwood, Masao Iwai, Denise K. Kulhanek, R. Mark Leckie, and Francesca Sangiorgi
There have been several International Ocean Discovery Program expeditions to the Antarctic in recent years, including 374 (Ross Sea West Antarctic Ice Sheet History), 379 (Amundsen Sea West Antarctic Ice Sheet History), 382 (Iceberg Alley), and 383 (Dynamics of Pacific Antarctic Circumpolar Current [DYNAPACC]), as well as numerous national campaigns on oceanographic vessels. These cruises have resulted in an abundance of new studies using microfossils as biostratigraphic and paleoceanographic indicators, identification of new taxa, and advances in geochemical techniques utilizing microfossils or the biomarker they produce. In addition, work on legacy core collections continues to produce new and important Cenozoic records. This special volume provides an opportunity to publish important new studies that will greatly improve our knowledge of Antarctic micropalaeontology and climate evolution in a single special volume.
As of 1 March 2022, authors can submit their contributions by using the online registration form on the JM website: https://editor.copernicus.org/jm/manuscript_registration. The deadline for submission is 31 December 2022. During the registration process it is important that the correct special issue is selected.
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Dec2021 conference abstracts
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Our first Special Issue of the Newsletter, with the abstracts from the 2021 annual meeting is now available to download.
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DecICP14
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Dear Paleoceanography community and friends,
We are excited to announce that registration and abstract submission for ICP14 are now open! Please visit the ICP14 homepage for registration and lots more information about the conference.
We remain hopeful that we can arrange ICP14 as the vibrant conference it always is and only need to use the virtual component to broaden participation and opportunities for interaction. However, we keep monitoring the pandemic situation closely and will send further updates in case changes need to be made.
Important deadlines:
- Early Bird registration: Feb 28, 2022
- Travel /virtual participation grant application, including abstract submission for those applying: Feb 28, 2022
- (Note: those applying for travel/virtual participation grants can register until April 20, 2022 at the early bird rate)
- Abstract submission: April 3, 2022
- All Presenters must register by April 20, 2022
- Changes to participation mode (virtual/on-site) until April 20, 2022
The Scientific Committee is in the final stages of completing an exciting plenary program and we have ample space in the program for extended poster sessions. A range of field trips are planned to allow you to experience the fantastic glacially formed landscape surrounding Bergen.
You can also find an updated weather prediction on the website!
If you would like to organize a pre- or post-conference meeting or workshop in Bergen and need help with logistics, let us know at sec.icp14@uib.no. (please write “ICP14 workshops” in the subject line).
For the musicians among you, please sign up in the registration form to join the stage at the Paleomusicology concert. And finally, following tradition we are looking for hosts for ICP15, so please get in touch with us at sec.icp14@uib.no if you are interested in giving a pitch for hosting ICP in 2025.
Best regards,
The ICP14 local organizing committee
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NovLatest papers
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There is a new paper available in the Journal of Micropalaeontology:
Biometry and taxonomy of Adriatic Ammonia species from Bellaria–Igea Marina (Italy)
Joachim Schönfeld, Valentina Beccari, Sarina Schmidt, and Silvia Spezzaferri
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NovObituary for Professor John Murray
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We were very sorry to hear of the death of Professor John Murray in late October 2021. John had a long and distinguished academic career at Imperial College London, The Marine Biological Association in Plymouth, Bristol University, Exeter University and finally Southampton, carrying out research on numerous topics related to benthic foraminifera. He was outstanding as both a teacher and researcher and will be greatly missed in both the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton and in the world of foraminiferal research. He will also be sorely missed in our society. John was a member of the society from its foundation in 1970, as the British Micropalaeontological Group. He was secretary of the Foraminifera specialist group in 1972-1973, and Chairman of the society from 1978 to 1980. He edited the Journal of Micropaleontology from 1994 to 1997. In each of the roles he was supremely efficient and made major contributions to development of the society, in recognition of this he was made an Honorary Member of the Society in 2005. The Society also recognised his outstanding scientific contributions to Micropalaeontology, awarding him the Brady Medal, the highest honour of the society, in 2007. His achievements to that date are summarised in the commendation for the award – although since he continued a high-level of scientific output that summary is in need of updating.
Our knowledge of microfossils and their role in global ecology has been built by the work of numerous micropalaeontologists and John was one of the best, and one of the kindest.
Written by Dr Jeremy Young, on behalf of the Micropalaeontological Society committee
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FORAMS 2023
FORAMS 2022, the next International Symposium on Foraminifera, has been postponed to 2023 due to still ongoing pandemic conditions: therefore, it is now labelled as FORAMS 2023.
The symposium will be held from June 26th to June 30th 2023.
It is our wish to pursue an “in attendance” conference and meeting and we do not wish to switch into a fully online one. Perugia (Italy) will be still our venue as previously planned.
The website URL (www.forams2022.it) will remain the same to minimize the changes and all deadlines have been simply postponed by one year.
The Organising Committee is proud to announce you FORAMS 2022, the next International Symposium on Foraminifera to be held in Perugia (Italy). All contributions regarding or involving Foraminifera are welcome.
We will host communications about new achievements coming from any research field involving foraminiferal biology and palaeontology, including genomics, experimental biology, growth analyses, environmental sensitivity, biomineralisation, biomonitoring, palaeoecology, biostratigraphy, palaeogeography, taxonomy, oil industry, geological applications, etc…
A call for sessions will open soon, to give all researchers the opportunity for highlighting particular topics. Pre-symposiums and post-symposium fieldtrips are planned to visit localities where both modern and fossil foraminifera can be observed/sampled.
We’ll be able to host workshops and scientific meetings upon request. Please keep checking the website as in the next few weeks it will be populated with info, news and calls for sessions!
Deadlines:
- Call for field trips: 31 December 2021
- Call for sessions: 30 August 2022
- Early bird registration: 31 December 2022
- Abstract submission: 1 April 2023
Organising Committee:
- Antonino Briguglio (Genova, Italy)
- Giulia Margaritelli (Perugia, Italy)
- Cesare A. Papazzoni (Modena, Italy)
- Maria Rose Petrizzo (Milano, Italy)
- Roberto Rettori (Perugia, Italy)
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