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NEW YORK
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PALEONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY
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MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
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SEARCHING FOR EARLY EARTH ALONG THE OTTAWA RIVER Dr. Allyson Brady Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Carleton University Ottawa, Canada Sunday, November 17, 2024 2:00 P.M. This Meeting will be online Stromatolites are among the earliest evidence for life on Earth. They, and other similar structures, are also potential astrobiology targets in the search for life on other planets. Stromatolites are layered sedimentary structures believed to be formed by microorganisms, in particular photosynthetic microbes, and occur most often in the Precambrian and early Paleozoic geologic record. Modern (living) stromatolites do exist but are often found in extreme environments, such as those found in the high salinity waters of Shark Bay, Australia. Ordovician age stromatolites (ca. 460 million years old) are present in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and visible during late summer along the banks of the Ottawa River. Studying these modern and ancient systems tells us about the past, including the role life plays in forming these structures, and is critical for future space missions as it helps us recognize the evidence life leaves behind. In this talk, we will touch on how microorganisms build these structures, why stromatolites play such an important role in understanding when life started on Earth, and how we can use research on Earth to look for life on Mars.
N.Y.P.S. MEETING DATES FOR THE YEAR These are the meeting dates of the New York Paleontological Society for the 2024-2025 season. We normally meet at 2:00 P.M. in a room at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City (79th Street and Central Park West). However, due to policy changes and new construction, the Museum is unable to assign any rooms for meetings for any groups at this time. Exactly when the Museum will allow groups like our Society to reserve rooms is uncertain. But, since room availability may change, it has been decided to hold online meetings on the regular dates and times so that the schedule remains the same whether the meeting is in a room or online. One advantage of online meetings is that they will be recorded so members who can’t attend at the meeting time can view the whole meeting afterwards at their convenience.
Our Annual Party would normally be held at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering in Brooklyn, but new construction may effect the availability of a large enough venue space. Note, due to the nature of the party (many tables, events, talks and wonderful food), this event cannot be held online.
As of this writing, all of the dates this year are on the third Sunday of the month, except April’s. Also, our Annual Holidays Party would be held if possible on a Saturday (the date to be determined), but, again, the available venue space and rules may effect this event. The dates are as follows:
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