PALEOSCHOOL 2024: BRIDGING CLIMATE AND HUMAN EVOLUTION STUDIES
We are excited to announce PALEOSCHOOL 2024, a multidisciplinary training program focused on Paleoclimate and Quaternary Studies, to be held in Odisha. This comprehensive program combines 60 hours of online training followed by 5 days of field training, offering participants an immersive experience in understanding the complex interactions between climate change and human evolution.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Indian subcontinent, with its rich cultural heritage and diverse geology, holds invaluable clues to understanding the Quaternary period (2.58 million years ago to present). This epoch played a crucial role in shaping the ecological systems that supported the evolution of modern humans. The Quaternary period posed distinct challenges and opportunities, with varied environmental conditions and resource availability shaping prehistoric human behavior, technological advancements, and tool-use patterns.
Understanding these ancient environments is critical for improving global models of human evolution, migration, cognition, behavior, neuroscience, and genetic diversity. While previous research in quaternary geology, paleoclimate, prehistoric archaeology, and paleoanthropology has yielded valuable insights, the integration of these fields and the use of modern tools are essential for a deeper comprehension of human-climate interactions throughout the Quaternary.
Paleoschool 2024 aims to address this gap by focusing on multidisciplinary scientific studies and capacity building, fostering collaboration across various disciplines to create a skilled workforce for future research on climate and human evolution.
KEY FEATURES OF PALEOSCHOOL 2024
- 60 Hours of Online Lecture: Open to all registered participants, the online training will cover core topics in paleoclimate, geology, archaeology, paleoanthropology, and their intersections with human evolution.
- 5 Days of Field Training in Odisha: After the online module, top-performing candidates will be selected for exclusive hands-on fieldwork in Odisha, a region rich in geological and archaeological significance.
- Interdisciplinary Focus: The program aims to break down the boundaries between different fields, promoting a holistic approach to studying climate change and human evolution.
ELIGIBILITY
PALEOSCHOOL 2024 invites individuals passionate about prehistoric humans, their environment, and ecology to join our engaging online lecture series. This multidisciplinary program aims to foster interaction and knowledge exchange between students and professionals from diverse fields, including Archaeology, Geology, Anthropology, Ancient History, Heritage Studies, Basic Sciences, Computer Applications, and other allied branches.
Due to logistical considerations, PALEOSCHOOL 2024 will select 12 to 14 postgraduate students from the registered and actively participating online attendees. The selection will be based on their performance in the online lectures and related activities.