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What is Palynology?

Palynomorphs

Palynology is the study of pollen, spores, dinoflagellates, and other microscopic "palynomorphs." (MORE) Trilete Fern Spore Pine Pollen Fungal Spore Sunflower Pollen Peridinioid Dinoflagelate Cyst

Palynology originated in Scandinavia in the early 20th century and developed in America after World War II, particularly in the area of George Fournier, Third President of AASP petroleum exploration. This site includes Biographies of over 100 palynologists who were prominent nationally and internationally in the development of palynology.
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Advantages include reduced fees for Annual Meetings, electronic access to Palynology, the AASP Newsletter and more. Student memberships include full privileges at reduced cost. Additional benefits accrue from AASP's affiliation with IFPS.

Annual Meetings

The next (42nd) Annual Meeting will be September 27-30, 2009, in Tennessee.

AASP Foundation Pubs.

PALYNOLOGY is an international journal puplishing peer-reviewed papers on all aspects of palynology. It is distributed electronically by AASP Publications GSW, BioOne and JSTOR and is indexed by ISI. Its staff includes the Managing Editor and an Editorial Board. Back issues, AASP Contributions, books and other publications are for sale on the AASP secure site. Instructions for Authors. (MORE)

Awards & Rewards

AASP recognizes excellence in palynological research, in teaching, and in outstanding service to AASP with several How to apply Awards. AASP supports student research through scholarships and through travel grants to selected national and international meetings.
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