myFOSSIL 1.6.0.303

Emphasizing citizen engagement in scientific endeavors, the myFOSSIL mobile app provides a platform for users to actively participate in the field of paleontology. It fosters connections among individuals who have a passion for paleontology, enabling them to collaborate on various activities such as fossil field trips and research projects. Users have the opportunity to join groups centered around specific topics, events, or locations, where they can interact with like-minded enthusiasts. These groups comprise a diverse community of almost 1,000 amateur and professional paleontologists.

One of the app's distinctive features is its capability to enable users to share their paleontological endeavors by posting photos and updates directly from their fieldwork. These uploaded fossil images serve as valuable resources for discussions and comparisons of findings and methodologies within the myFOSSIL gallery. Enriched with details such as location, taxonomy, and geology, these images transform into scientific records that are easily accessible to researchers and educators worldwide.

Beyond showcasing specimens, users can also contribute to documenting and sharing various aspects of paleontology including methods, events, collecting sites, and more. With a focus on facilitating visual and social learning experiences, the myFOSSIL mobile app aims to integrate users into the broader paleontological community.