MAStateDino

Twelve states have already designated an official "State Dinosaur," and with your help, Massachusetts can be next!

[Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis @RepJackLewis]

"Their first email to their legislators may have been about the Massachusetts State Dinosaur bill, but for many, their second email was about health insurance or unemployment benefits."

[Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis @RepJackLewis]

It's an honor to showcase some of the dino artwork that was used as part of the advocacy for the @MAStateDino bill. Stop by the 4th floor of the State House today or tomorrow (9-5pm) to explore their artwork yourself.
#mapoli

https://t.co/FEEub3lYoG

[Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis @RepJackLewis]

Years before I worked with @sedpaleo @TuftsUniversity, @mcmaverick7 @mtholyoke, Alfred Venne @BeneskiMuseum/@AmherstCollege & the @museumofscience on our @MAStateDino, Dr Mark Loewen @NHMU kept this love alive with his "World of Dinosaurs" class @UUtah

https://t.co/9mMgavncdx

[Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis @RepJackLewis]

Rep. @WAMelanieMorgan, best of luck with your efforts!

[Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis @RepJackLewis]

I enjoy following the efforts of students in Washington to name a state dino. Working w/colleagues, paleontologists & the @museumofscience to engage 35,000 students on our @MAStateDino project was the fun civics project we all needed during the pandemic.

https://t.co/WxKDgboiKM

[MAStateDino @MAStateDino]

"Massachusetts The Eubrontes giganteus is Massachusetts' state fossil. It is dinosaur tracks from the Jurassic age. The Podokesaurus holyokensis is the official dinosaur of Massachusetts. It was designated in 2021."

https://t.co/keqpomi0BS

[MAStateDino @MAStateDino]

Excited to read of State Dinosaur developments in Washington State. Rep. @WAMelanieMorgan, best of luck with the legislation!

https://t.co/nM08iNTLJY

[MAStateDino @MAStateDino]

Thank you @WWLP22News for sharing this fun article about the best dinosaur-themed toys. I don't see the #MAStateDino Podokesaurus holyokensis on this list though ;)

https://t.co/rtAbT2EcTL

[Tufts University @TuftsUniversity]

Among those involved in helping the Podokesaurus Holyokensis become the state dinosaur of Massachusetts was Tufts paleontologist Noel Heim. https://t.co/nKTqqaDjs2

[Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis @RepJackLewis]

“I could never have imagined the breadth & depth of this project, or how much we needed something fun & educational to bring us together during the height of the pandemic. I will never again doubt the power of dinosaurs to inspire, connect & educate.”
https://t.co/JuhlXkqlCO

[Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis @RepJackLewis]

Special thank you to @museumofscience, Mark McMenamin of @mtholyoke, Alfred Venne of the Beneski Museum of Natural History - @AmherstCollege, Noel Heim of @TuftsUniversity, Senator @Jo_Comerford, @MindyForMA & @Rep_Carey for making the @MAStateDino

#mapoli #mastatedino

[Noel A. Heim @sedpaleo]

@museumofscience @MassGovernor @MassLtGov @RepJackLewis @KarynPolito @mcmaverick7 @AmherstCollege @mtholyoke @TuftsUniversity It was a great morning celebrating paleontology, science, and public engagement. Predictably, I’m the one who shows up in a flannel shirt and puffy vest. 🦖🦕🦣

[Museum of Science @museumofscience]

Today we were joined by @MassGovernor, @MassLtGov Karyn Polito, @RepJackLewis, paleontologists, & dinosaur lovers to celebrate Podokesaurus Holyokensis, the official Massachusetts state Dinosaur! Special thanks to the thousands of students & families who made this possible🦖📜

[Museum of Science @museumofscience]

The #MAStateDinosaur highlights a pioneer woman in #STEM! Paleontologist and @MtHolyoke Professor Mignon Talbot is recognized as the first woman to recover and describe the podokesaurus holyokensis fossil in 1910. #MassSTEMweek

[Carrie Nash @Carrieannenash]

The MA state #dinosaur campaign has been an exercise in celebrating MA history, engaging young people in the legislative process, educating the public on STEM. These are the real impacts of having State leadership recognize the importance of this bill! Thank you! #MassSTEMWeek

[Museum of Science @museumofscience]

Join us LIVE at https://t.co/mUcyfby8fp for a Celebration of the MA State Dinosaur 🦖📜 With @MassGovernor @MassLtGov @RepJackLewis and more!
#MassSTEMWeek #SeeYourselfInSTEM #MuseumofScience #Scienceforall #masspoli

[Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis @RepJackLewis]

I am excited to announce that @MassGovernor and LG @KarynPolito will be joining us for tomorrow's celebration of the @MAStateDino at the @museumofscience. Watch the ceremonial bill signing of the #MAStateDino bill via the link below. #mapoli

https://t.co/32SSmb3TeM

[MAStateDino @MAStateDino]

Breaking News!! @MassGovernor & @KarynPolito will be joining us for tomorrow's celebration of our #MAStateDino at the @museumofscience. Join us via the link below to watch the signing of legislation that engaged over 35,000 students, families & classrooms
https://t.co/00FRxOFmdl

[Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis @RepJackLewis]

Did your classroom/family help vote for our #MAStateDino? Earlier this year the bill making the Podokesaurus holyokensis our @MAStateDino was signed into law by Governor Baker. It is now time to celebrate with the @museumofscience & leading paleontologists. Join us on Wednesday!

[MAStateDino @MAStateDino]

Please join the @museumofscience, @RepJackLewis & leading paleontologists this Wednesday, Oct 19 (9:30-10am) as we celebrate our official #MAStateDino.

The event will take place as part of STEM Week & will be livestreamed on the Museum's Youtube page.

https://t.co/00FRxOncZd