First steps of REvoBBIT

This February has been a month full of presentations and communications, as I have participated in two conferences presenting the REvoBBIT project.

The first conference was the 5th Virtual Conference for Women Archaeologists and Paleontologists (VCWAP), held online from March 5th to 7th. This event, organized by the Association for Early-Career Women Archaeologists and Paleontologists (AWAP), aims to promote the participation of young female researchers and paleoartists, who are often underrepresented in academic conferences. AWAP's main objectives are: strengthening the community of women archaeologists and paleontologists; elevating the visibility of their work, particularly that of young and early-career researchers, and facilitating dialogue and interdisciplinary collaborations between paleontologists and archaeologists to address overlapping scientific questions. During the conference, I presented a poster detailing the objectives of REvoBBIT and its current status.

Figure 1. Banner of the poster presentation of REvoBBIT in 5th VCWAP. CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED. B. Moncunill-Solé.

The second conference in which I participated with an oral presentation was the 5th Paleontological Virtual Congress, held from March 10th to 25th. The main goal of this congress is to spread the latest scientific advances in paleontology worldwide in a fast, accessible, and cost-effective way. From its inception, the PVC was designed as a fully virtual conference, recognizing the growing importance of online platforms in fostering scientific communication among researchers and enthusiasts. My presentation was part of the session "Small vertebrates: contexts and contributions in palaeontology". This session explores the crucial role of small vertebrates in paleontological research, as they provide valuable insights into past ecosystems, climate change events, and evolutionary processes. The session highlights the diverse contributions of small vertebrates to the field, emphasizing their significance in reconstructing ancient environments and understanding complex biotic interactions. By integrating various methodologies and approaches, the session aims to enhance our knowledge of this group within paleontological sites.

Figure 2. Banner of the video presentation of REvoBBIT in 5th PVC. CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED. B. Moncunill-Solé.

It was a true pleasure to participate in these conferences, contribute to the advancement of science, and learn about the research and findings of other scientists. Don't forget to check out the abstracts at these links: here and here.