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  • Sarah Schein
    Sarah ScheinBacker
    Great campaign...great project...great people!
    Mar 12, 2015
  • Terri Breitenstine
    Terri BreitenstineBacker
    Hello, I am very excited to help your excavation project. My son, Erik, was part of the team last year and hopes to join you again this year. Best of luck with the project and continued success.
    Mar 12, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Thanks so much, Ms. Breitenstein, we really appreciate it. Erik was great last year and he's always welcome back. Thanks again!
    Mar 12, 2015
  • Jason Rosenstock
    Jason RosenstockBacker
    So fantastic! I've always wanted to help on a dig!
    Mar 09, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Thanks so much for your contribution, Jason. If you really would like to join us in the field, take a look at this: https://experiment.com/u/M1VfIA
    Mar 09, 2015
  • Natalie Bursztyn
    Natalie BursztynBacker
    Dinosaurs! Wheee!
    Mar 02, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Thanks so much, Natalie!
    Mar 02, 2015
  • Kendall Fary Malinowski
    Kendall Fary MalinowskiBacker
    Congratulations
    Feb 24, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Thank you so much!
    Feb 24, 2015
  • David Schloss
    David SchlossBacker
    Congratulations!
    Feb 22, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Thanks so much, David. Really very nice of you. See you soon. - Jason
    Feb 23, 2015
  • Lance Schnatterly
    Lance SchnatterlyBacker
    Now it is just icing on the cake...or float the butte :)
    Feb 22, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Lance - that's amazing! Thank you so much. Literally, as I was clicking "Share" on my last Facebook post, this came through. Thanks so much, really! - Jason
    Feb 22, 2015
  • Lance Schnatterly
    Lance SchnatterlyBacker
    You bet, Jason. I'm glad such a good project is now fully funded.
    Feb 22, 2015
  • lawrence g  conti
    lawrence g contiBacker
    Sorry I won't be with you, but one of these years will go to New Mexico with David. Larry
    Feb 22, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Thanks so much for your donation, Larry. You know you're always welcome to join us. See you soon. - Jason
    Feb 22, 2015
  • Ken Kosidlo
    Ken KosidloBacker
    Can volunteers come help excavate or do lab work?
    Feb 21, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Hi Ken. Thank you so much for your donation! And YES! People absolutely can participate in the excavation and volunteer in the lab. I was thinking about writing a Lab Note on this, but not that you've asked, I'll do that very soon, providing all of the details. Thanks again! - Jason
    Feb 21, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Hi again, Ken. Just posted a new Lab Note that provides information on how folks can join us in the field and in the lab. Here's a link for more information about field work: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B40Y7-ic_us3NVNkdHZQcUtLMTA/view?usp=sharing Let me know if you have any questions!
    Feb 21, 2015
  • And1
    And1Backer
    Good luck!
    Feb 20, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Thanks a lot, Andrew. We really appreciate it! - Jason
    Feb 20, 2015
  • Arielle Webster
    Arielle WebsterBacker
    Good luck this summer! Hopefully I'll be joining you in 2016.
    Feb 19, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Hi Arielle - thanks so much. I certainly hope you're right about 2016 - you're always welcome, of course. Thanks! - Jason
    Feb 19, 2015
  • Sarah Sheffield
    Sarah SheffieldBacker
    I had an incredible time when I went out with you guys in 2011! I learned so much and am grateful for the opportunity to have learned from you!
    Feb 19, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Thanks so much, Sarah. This is very nice of you, and you're always welcome back out there with us. - Jason
    Feb 19, 2015
  • Lynn Vogel
    Lynn VogelBacker
    I enjoyed being a part of the dig in South Dakota in 2003 and have always wanted to join the Wyoming dig but life has always gotten in the way. Hope this little bit helps. Lynn Vogel Morrisville PA
    Feb 18, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Hi Lynn, Thanks so much for your support of our project. You're always welcome to join us out there again! - Jason
    Feb 18, 2015
  • Oscar Jasklowski
    Oscar JasklowskiBacker
    I'm blown away by the support so far, guys, this is awesome!
    Feb 17, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Me too, Oscar - thanks!
    Feb 17, 2015
  • Kendall Fary Malinowski
    Kendall Fary MalinowskiBacker
    Best of luck with your 2015 dig. Thank you for your superior mentoring to Brittany,she certainly has found a passion for paleontology !
    Feb 14, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Hi Ms. Malinowski - thank you so much for your very kind donation. We really appreciate it, and wouldn't be nearly what it is without Brittany! Thanks again, Jason
    Feb 14, 2015
  • Cheri Johnson
    Cheri JohnsonBacker
    Thank you for giving my son, Evan Johnson-Ransom the experience of a lifetime during the July 2014 fossil dig.
    Feb 13, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Hi Cheri, It was our pleasure. Evan was a lot of fun and made a lot of new friends. He's welcome back any time. And thanks so much for supporting our project! Jason
    Feb 14, 2015
  • Rianne Wessells
    Rianne WessellsBacker
    Mr. Schein, My daughter and I met you at Field Station Dinosaurs way back in August I believe. Although she didn't say a word, I just wanted you to know how much you inspired her to become a paleontologist and how for weeks on end she would say, I can't believe I met a real paleontologist! Thank You again and Good Luck to you and the team!
    Feb 12, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Hi Rianne, Thank you so very much for the donation, and of course for the very nice note. The highest praise I could ever get, and the greatest prize I could ever earn, is knowing that I've inspired people (especially kids) to be interested in a career in science. Everything else - even getting to dig up dinosaurs - is gravy. I hope you both can join us in the field some time, and of course you're always welcome for a special tour at the State Museum. Thanks again, Jason
    Feb 12, 2015
  • Lance Schnatterly
    Lance SchnatterlyBacker
    Looking good Jason. Added a little bump to keep things moving :)
    Feb 11, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Wow, Lance - thank you so much. That's really very generous of you. Thanks you. -- Jason
    Feb 11, 2015
  • Barbara
    BarbaraBacker
    Jason - Spencer is making a $10.00 donation from his allowance, he knows it's not a lot of money but he hopes it can help. As you know he is only 9 years old so $10.00 is a lot for him to give up.
    Feb 10, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Hi Barbara and Spencer, $10 is a fortune for a 9 year old! Thank you so very much. We really appreciate it. Hope to see you guys soon!
    Feb 10, 2015
  • Jim Joyce
    Jim JoyceBacker
    Jason, I enjoyed your talk at the DVPS meeting last month. Hope to see you in Wyoming this summer!
    Feb 07, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Hi Jim. Thanks so much! We really appreciate it. And I enjoyed giving the talk. Hopefully more in the future.
    Feb 08, 2015
  • Ashley Formento
    Ashley FormentoBacker
    Wow Jason! Great news; and good luck!! Ashley
    Feb 07, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Thank you so much, Ashley. We're making stay progress!
    Feb 07, 2015
  • Guy Gsell
    Guy GsellBacker
    If you raise double the money can you excavate two dinosaurs? (Or does it not work that way?)
    Feb 07, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Thanks so much, Guy! Well, with this money we need to get out all three. So, I guess if we raise double the money, that's 6 dinosaurs. That's a tall order for 3 weeks, but I'm up to the challenge. It would be a nice problem to have!
    Feb 07, 2015
  • Sharon Sperry Bloom
    Sharon Sperry BloomBacker
    Go team! (especially MK)
    Feb 06, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Thanks so much, Sharon! We really appreciate it!
    Feb 06, 2015
  • Robert A Bonazzi
    Robert A BonazziBacker
    Dr. Parris, So glad to help. Been a while since I have been collecting but my library is still filled with my fossil finds. I will never forget the kindness you showed my daughter and I when we viewed your lab. My daughter is now a senior and headed for a career in public policy, not a scientist, as I had hoped but a young woman who has a deep understanding of the central importance of science for our future. good luck with the project. Bob Bonazzi
    Feb 05, 2015
  • Virginia Sisson
    Virginia SissonBacker
    Here's to success getting them dug out.
    Feb 05, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Thank you so much, Dr. Sisson. We really appreciate it! We'll see you soon in Red Lodge!
    Feb 05, 2015
  • DVPS
    DVPSBacker
    Delaware Valley Paleontological Society is pleased to support this project
    Feb 05, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Thanks so much DVPS! You have always been such a great supporter of paleontology!
    Feb 05, 2015
  • Dennis R Winters
    Dennis R WintersBacker
    Since I may not be able to afford the trip this year after all, at least i can contribute to the work I love for others.
    Feb 05, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    That's too bad you won't be able to make it, Dennis, but very nice of you to donate. Thanks very much. We'll bring plenty of materials back for you to work on in the lab and hopefully you can make it in 2016!
    Feb 05, 2015
  • Matt Lamanna
    Matt LamannaBacker
    Great finds, guys! Good luck and keep up the good work.
    Feb 05, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Thanks so much, Matt. We reall appreciate it!
    Feb 05, 2015
  • Evan Boucher
    Evan BoucherBacker
    Good luck guys! I REALLY wish I could come out this year, but I found an opportunity to go to Africa this summer, which I can't really pass up. Best of luck, and I'll be watching your day to day activity like a hawk! :)
    Feb 05, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Wow, Evan - thank you so much! We really appreciate it. I don't blame you for going to Africa - maybe 2016? Thanks again!
    Feb 05, 2015
  • Brian Switek
    Brian SwitekBacker
    Good luck! If all goes well, I'll join you to lend a hand hauling these jackets this summer.
    Feb 05, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Thanks a lot, Brian. You're always welcome. Should be a great season!
    Feb 05, 2015
  • Bonnie Joan Garcia-Gloeckner
    Bonnie Joan Garcia-GloecknerBacker
    Yea! So excited for this project :D
    Feb 05, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Thanks so much, Bonnie. This is very nice of you.
    Feb 05, 2015
  • Nicole Calore
    Nicole CaloreBacker
    Go Jason Schein :)
    Feb 05, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Nicole - thanks so much. This is very nice of you, and very much appreciated.
    Feb 05, 2015
  • Lance Schnatterly
    Lance SchnatterlyBacker
    Jason, good luck!
    Feb 05, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Wow, Lance - thank you so very much! That's very generous and VERY much appreciated!
    Feb 05, 2015
  • Oscar Jasklowski
    Oscar JasklowskiBacker
    I can't wait for the summer, good luck, guys! I hope you guys find the most complete fossil you could ever hope for :)
    Feb 04, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    Thanks very much for this, Oscar, and for everything! We'd love to have you join us this summer!
    Feb 05, 2015
  • Brittany Malinowski
    Brittany MalinowskiBacker
    Let's do this :)
    Feb 04, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinResearcher
    This is so nice of you, Brittany. Thanks very much, and for everything! - Jason
    Feb 05, 2015