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The Panama Canal is currently being expanded on a scale not seen since the original excavations one hundred years ago. During this current expansion, important new Neogene fossiliferous deposits are being uncovered. The mission of the PCP PIRE is to advance knowledge of the extinct faunas and floras of the ancient Neotropics based on the new fossil discoveries along the Canal. Consistent with NSF's PIRE program objectives, university students (undergraduate and graduate), postdocs, and faculty are engaging in PCP paleontological, geological, and biological research and Broader Impacts outreach. The ultimate outcome of the PCP PIRE will be to promote discovery and advance knowledge while training the next generation of scientists better able to engage in international experiences.
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PCP PIRE, CA Teachers and Explore Research Magazine go to Panama!
UF Explore magazine editor Joe Kays will be in Panama from July 11-20, 2013 with scientists from the Florida Museum of Natural History as they search for fossils during the expansion of the Panama Canal. Check out his blog!
Jason Tovani is the Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction - Santa Cruz County Office of Education, CA. He has also started a blog from an educator and curriculum instruction's point of view. Check out his blog!
PCP PIRE (Partnerships for International Research and Education) is supported by the U.S. NSF (National Science Foundation) grant 0966884 (OISE, EAR, DRL)