Paleontology

A science dealing with the life of past geological periods as known from fossil remains.

Resources in this category:

Paleoanthropology Society
http://www.paleoanthro.org/

The Paleoanthropology Society was founded in 1992. It recognizes that paleoanthropology is multidisciplinary in nature and the organization's central goal is to bring together physical anthropologists, archaeologists, paleontologists, geologists and a range of other researchers whose work has the potential to shed light on hominid behavioral and biological evolution." This site has news about the society, fieldwork opportunities, a member directory, and information on the annual meeting.

The Paleontological Society
http://www.paleosoc.org/

"The Paleontological Society is an international organization devoted exclusively to the advancement of the science of paleontology." The Society's home page has links to Internet paleontological resources and related societies, journals and publications, awards, educational opportunities, and membership information.