Project Exploration

HISTORY IS STILL BEING WRITTEN.

A new species, Spinosaurus mirabilis, has been unearthed in the Sahara — led by Project Exploration co-founder Dr. Paul Sereno and his team!!

Recently, our students toured Paul Sereno’s Fossil Lab, where they explored fossil specimens and even participated in a hands-on mini dig experience.

Moments like this transform science from something distant into something tangible.

During Black History Month, we reflect on legacy — and on access. When youth see science up close, when they dig into the past with their own hands, possibility shifts.

Read more about our Fossil Lab field trip at the link in our bio.



Photo credit: Keith Ladzinski / University of Chicago
Artwork credit: Dani Navarro
Article source: ScienceAlert (Feb 20, 2026)

Final week to apply for the STEM Signing Day 2026 Scholarship! Submit your application at awards.projectexploration.org by February 6th. Students are encouraged to submit early in case of technical difficulties.

Before you hit submit: proofread, double-check uploads, and submit early (don’t let Wi-Fi decide your fate). Deadline: Friday, Feb 6.
Questions? Email [email protected]

Meet Amber Neal, our STEM Ecosystems Senior Program Manager.🎉

She supports the youth development work through Project Explorations collaboration with the Department of Family and Social Services (DFSS).🚸

Learn more about her in her blog coming out this Friday in our newsletter!👈
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