The Analytical PaleoBiology School is currently taking place as part of the PaleoSynthesis project. The project will continue to receive funding from the Volkswagen Foundation and FAU for another two years.
This year, 12 students from around the world have once again come together to deepen their knowledge of modern scientific data analysis and to network internationally.
A rotating group of subject matter experts teaches the young scientists a broad spectrum of modern analytical techniques that help them better understand and interpret paleontological data. The topics range from multivariate statistics to maximum likelihood and Bayesian calculations, as well as specific approaches such as biodiversity, morphometry, phylogenetics, and spatial and time-series analyses.
A central focus of the training is on practical application: Through intensive exercises, participants learn statistical programming, data analysis, and professional visualization using the R software. In addition to professional development, the program places particular emphasis on global exchange to strengthen international research collaboration in the long term.
There will be another Summer School in 2027! Information on this is provided here.