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AAPS

EIN: 72-1620426 · Logan, UT

Promoting Ethical Collecting Practices
Supporting Paleontological Education
Preserving Fossil Specimens

Our Story

The Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences (AAPS) was founded in 1978 to unite fossil dealers, collectors, and academic paleontologists. This organization promotes ethical collecting practices and fosters collaboration within the paleontological community, including researchers and educators worldwide.

Impact

AAPS has established scholarships and grants, such as the James Welch Scholarship, to support paleontological research and education. These initiatives contribute to the preservation of fossil specimens for museums and research collections.

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