February 2004
National Science Foundation
A lost world: Two previously unknown dinosaurs discovered in AntarcticaArlington, Va.-- The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites members of the news media to hear about the discoveries of fossils of two dinosaurs believed to be new to science. Against incredible odds, researchers working in separate sites, thousands of miles apart in Antarctica recently found what they believe are the fossilized remains of an early plant-eating dinosaur and a meat-eater related to Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Of the two finds-which were made less than a week apart-the plant- eating beast would have lived many millions of years before the carnivore ever existed.
NSF-funded scientists from universities in California, South Dakota, and Illinois, whose research was supported by the U.S. Antarctic Program, will describe the highly unusual circumstances involved in making their finds and the significance of the finds to other dinosaur research.
NSF is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering, with an annual budget of nearly $6 billion. NSF manages the U.S. Antarctic Program, which coordinates almost all U.S. research on the southernmost continent and in the surrounding oceans.
The event will be Webcast live at http://www.connectLive.com/events/nsf . Members of the news media may call in to pose questions at 1-888 882-news
Who:
Judd Case, dean of science and professor of biology at Saint Mary's College of California James E. Martin, curator of vertebrate paleontology at the Museum of Geology, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
William Hammer, Fritiof Fryxell Endowed Chair of Geology, Augustana College, Illinois
What:
The discovery of two news species of dinosaur in Antarctica.
When:
Thurs., Feb. 26, 2004
1-2 p.m.
Where:
Lisagor Room
National Press Club 14th St. N.W. Washington D.C.
(Metro Center Stop)
For directions, see:
http://www.press.org/abouttheclub/maps.cfm
Images/B-Roll: An artist's rendering of a carnivorous dinosaur is available at print resolution; please contact Peter West, [email protected]. (703) 292-7761. For Betacam SP Broll from Antarctica, including an animation of one of the dinosaurs' final moments, please contact Dena Headlee, [email protected], (703) 292- 7739
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