Cameron Schwalbach - Paleontology Collections Manager, Cincinnati Museum Center
Bio: Cameron Schwalbach was born and raised in rural Ohio, outside of Cincinnati, where he developed a love of fossils and the natural world at an early age. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Cincinnati, as well as a Master of Science in Geology, completing a thesis on the stratigraphy and paleoecology within the Upper Ordovician Waynesville Formation of the Cincinnati Arch.
Cameron has over a decade of experience working directly with the paleontology collections at the Geier Collections and Research facility of the Cincinnati Museum Center, first as a volunteer, then as an intern, and finally as the Paleontology Collections Manager. In his current position, Cameron maintains and organizes the paleontology collection, facilitates and performs research, executes field excursions, prepares fossils, provides education and outreach, assists with exhibit development, and anything else fossil related.
Location:
Lexington, Kentucky, Mines and Minerals Resources Building, Room 101, Rose Street, UK Campus.
This is a weekly radio show & podcast produced by a team of KAS members & volunteers - catch it every Mon 7:30pm, Tue 11:30am, Wed 7:30am at forwardradio.org or at 106.5 FM in Louisville
Hosted by Dave Robinson, Amanda Fuller, Scott Miller, Leslie Moise, Ashley Best, Trent Garrison, Jon Dixon and the rest of the Bench Talk Team.
In honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, the Union of Concerned Scientists and our partners at the Environmental Protection Network are excited to launch MindLab, a weekly mindfulness space designed to support well-being of scientists and those who advance science.
In this time of heightened uncertainty, political pressure, and burnout, MindLab offers practical, science-based techniques to help scientists and science advocates to manage stress, regulate emotions, and navigate uncertainty with greater clarity and calm.
Each 30-minute session will include a quick dive into the science of mindfulness; a short, guided mindfulness practice; and Q&A if time allows. Sessions are organized by Dr. Lena Adams Kim, who spent more than 15 years working for the US Environmental Protection Agency and has a PhD in educational psychology.
These sessions are open to all scientists, public servants, and science supporters. You do not need to attend every session in order to register.
This is a weekly radio show & podcast produced by a team of KAS members & volunteers - catch it every Mon 7:30pm, Tue 11:30am, Wed 7:30am at forwardradio.org or at 106.5 FM in Louisville
Hosted by Dave Robinson, Amanda Fuller, Scott Miller, Leslie Moise, Ashley Best, Trent Garrison, Jon Dixon and the rest of the Bench Talk Team.
Beyond Boundaries: Expanding Horizons in Science Education
Redefining What’s Possible for Educators and Learners
Mark your calendars for November 7–8, 2025, and join us at the Carl D. Perkins Conference Center at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY, for an inspiring event that pushes the limits of traditional science education.
This year’s theme, Beyond Boundaries, invites educators to explore innovative approaches that inspire creativity, foster curiosity, and prepare students for a rapidly changing world. Science education is most impactful when it reaches beyond classroom walls, disciplinary lines, and conventional methods. Together, we’ll break through barriers and embrace new possibilities to transform how science is taught and learned.
What to Expect at the Conference:
Innovative Approaches to Teaching – Discover creative techniques to make science more engaging, relevant, and accessible for learners of all backgrounds.
Interdisciplinary Exploration – Learn how integrating STEM with art, humanities, and social sciences can deepen understanding and spark innovation.
Global and Local Connections – Connect students to real-world challenges and global perspectives through partnerships with organizations and industries.
Technology as a Game-Changer – Explore cutting-edge technologies like AI, virtual reality, and augmented reality that revolutionize science education.
This is an opportunity to expand your horizons, embrace bold ideas, and inspire the next generation to think without limits. Use this template to Make Your Case to Attend to your administrators! We can’t wait to see you in Richmond this November!
Banquet and Meeting, 7 pm, November 7 at the Nelson County Extension, 317 S. Third St., Bardstown KY 40004
Fieldtrip November 8; leaders Frank Ettensohn and Steve Greb
Will meet 8 am at the McDonald’s at the Lebanon Junction Pilot Gas Station, I -65, Exit 105
Trip Title; “Geology of Muldraugh’s Hill along the Eastern Segment of the Joe Prather Highwau (KY 313) in West-Central Kentucky”
Trip Features: Lower through Middle Mississippian rocks of the Borden, Harrodsburg, Salem, and St. Louis Formations: clastic to carbonate transitions; fossil collecting; large, mostly unweathered exposures; new geology and physiography.
If interested in attending the fieldtrip and/or the banquet, please email Dan Phelps at edrioasteroid@msm.com
This will help us establish a cost and plan accordingly
If attending the banquet and you have a food allergy, let Dan know
Cancer in Appalachia: A Collection of Youth-told Stories, Volume Two
A new collection features fictional short stories and poems by high school and undergraduate students from Appalachian Kentucky who participate in the Markey Cancer Center’s Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) program.
On Nov. 7 from 1-3 p.m., a book panel event in the Great Hall at UK’s Special Collections Research Center will feature four student authors — Caylee Caudill, Tessa Goble, Kameron Jackson and Matthew Sanders — who will read sections of their stories and answer questions. UK students, faculty and staff along with community members are welcome to attend this free event to learn about the students’ perspectives on the cancer crisis in Appalachian Kentucky and about their writing process. more info...
KY INBRE will again offer an intensive workshop on the development of NIH R15 and R16 proposals on Sat, Nov 8. Nearly all primarily undergraduate institutions in Kentucky are eligible for these awards.
Workshop will cover all aspects of writing a successful NIH proposal.
— Faculty with little or no experience in writing
R15 or R16 proposals should plan to
participate in all sessions.
— Those with prior NIH grant writing
experience may choose to participate in
only the more advanced sessions.
The workshop will be conducted via Zoom and is free and open to interested faculty at all Kentucky public and private institutions.
This is a weekly radio show & podcast produced by a team of KAS members & volunteers - catch it every Mon 7:30pm, Tue 11:30am, Wed 7:30am at forwardradio.org or at 106.5 FM in Louisville
Hosted by Dave Robinson, Amanda Fuller, Scott Miller, Leslie Moise, Ashley Best, Trent Garrison, Jon Dixon and the rest of the Bench Talk Team.
This committee works on various initiatives advancing scientifically sound public policy in Kentucky. Join us! Email KAS Science Policy Specialist Madison Flory for meeting details more info...
This is a weekly radio show & podcast produced by a team of KAS members & volunteers - catch it every Mon 7:30pm, Tue 11:30am, Wed 7:30am at forwardradio.org or at 106.5 FM in Louisville
Hosted by Dave Robinson, Amanda Fuller, Scott Miller, Leslie Moise, Ashley Best, Trent Garrison, Jon Dixon and the rest of the Bench Talk Team.
This is a weekly radio show & podcast produced by a team of KAS members & volunteers - catch it every Mon 7:30pm, Tue 11:30am, Wed 7:30am at forwardradio.org or at 106.5 FM in Louisville
Hosted by Dave Robinson, Amanda Fuller, Scott Miller, Leslie Moise, Ashley Best, Trent Garrison, Jon Dixon and the rest of the Bench Talk Team.
This is a weekly radio show & podcast produced by a team of KAS members & volunteers - catch it every Mon 7:30pm, Tue 11:30am, Wed 7:30am at forwardradio.org or at 106.5 FM in Louisville
Hosted by Dave Robinson, Amanda Fuller, Scott Miller, Leslie Moise, Ashley Best, Trent Garrison, Jon Dixon and the rest of the Bench Talk Team.
Registration is now open!
We’re excited to announce that registration is officially open for the 2025 Habitat Symposium, hosted by Kentucky State University’s Forestry and Natural Resources Program! Mark your calendars for December 2–3 and join us at the Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm in Frankfort, KY for two days of learning, networking, and collaboration.
This year’s symposium will bring together professionals, researchers, land managers, and students to share projects and provide expert advice in habitat restoration and natural areas management, including keynote speakers from the Southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI).
We’re also thrilled to announce that KAEE, in partnership with the planning committee, will be awarding two $2,500 scholarships in November to students pursuing careers in natural resources. We can’t wait to recognize the recipients at this year’s symposium!
New this year: we’re introducing an evening networking social, where attendees will have an opportunity to connect with others in the field, share ideas, collaborate, and eat some good food! Registration details and additional information: Location:
Kentucky State University
Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm
1525 Mills Ln.
Frankfort, KY 40601 https://maps.app.goo.gl/rHZtpM3CnQs5uQrWA
38.11691161299076, -84.887747814294
Date: December 2nd & 3rd
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm ET
Cost: $50 2-day registration, $30 1-day registration, student registration and pricing available.
Lunch: Lunch provided both days, light breakfast and coffee included. There will also be a light dinner provided at the social.
Register now at: https://www.kaee.org/ksu-symposium or the scan the QR code below.
This committee works on various initiatives advancing scientifically sound public policy in Kentucky. Join us! Email KAS Science Policy Specialist Madison Flory for meeting details more info...
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