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Careers in Paleontology Contest
August 21, 2012 | National Park Service

As part of their “National Fossil Day” celebration on October 17th the National Park Service will select winners of an art and photography contest.

“Artwork may include a photo, painting, drawing, or watercolor. Explore the wide variety of careers that one can pursue relating to the field of paleontology – on a dig, in the classroom, at a museum, though technology, or in other ways. Artwork must be flat and should focus on a paleontological job is, what it accomplishes, and how it relates to fossils. The contest is open to any U.S. resident. Entries must be postmarked by October 5, 2012.” Quoted from the National Park Service announcement.


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