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This just in from Andrew Simpson ---------- Dear Palaeonetters, Recently we have seen pleas for help from colleagues on this list. They feel our science is threatened in these changing times. With the advent of the First International Palaeontological Congress in Sydney in July this year, we have an opportunity to do a global stocktake on the status of our science and explore possibilities for the future. Around 450 palaeontologists from 35 nations will be attending. For those we won't be seeing in Sydney, the reach of this list will provide a wider voice among professional scientists and all with an interest in the future of palaeontology. IPC2002 will be conducting an open forum on the above topic at the Australian Museum on the night of Monday July 8. For those coming to Sydney we're interested to hear how palaeontology is faring in your country and especially, what are the opportunities for our science? We'd like to hear from any IPC2002 delegate who would be willing to briefly report on the state of play at the forum. For those not attending IPC2002, we would also like to hear comments that can then be presented to the forum. Most importantly this gathering will be a unique opportunity to share information about positive and innovative programs in your country that are helping expanding the boundaries of our science, giving palaeontology greater cultural significance, or generally extending its reach into the public domain. We can surely learn from each other and help develop a momentum that will advance our science in the new millenium. Should the results of the forum be truly inspirational and, given the collective wisdom and insights of the palaeontological community, we are sure they will be, we will move towards some form of web-based publication that will be available to all as a snapshot of current thinking at the time of IPA's first international meeting. Over to you! Note: To reply directly to the IPC2002 organisers please use the following address:- ipc2002@mq.edu.au -- ___________________________________________________________________ Dr. Norman MacLeod Keeper of Palaeontology The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD (0)20-7942-5204 (Office) (0)20-7942-5546 (Fax) Web Page: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/palaeontology/a&ss/nm/nm.html ___________________________________________________________________
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