Paleonet: PRI's Digital Atlas Virtual Collection of 3D model **test specimens**

[Ellen Thomas]

apologies- just asked you to resend link for test collection but did find
the e-mail! the offer of foram models stands,
Ellen

On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 5:42 PM Jonathan Hendricks <jrh42 at cornell.edu>
wrote:

> Dear Colleagues,
>
> Many of you may be aware of the Paleontological Research Institution's Digital
> Atlas of Ancient Life Virtual Collection
> <https://www.digitalatlasofancientlife.org/vc/> of over 500 interactive
> 3D models that are available for you to use as you wish in your online
> teaching.
>
> Based on your feedback, it had become clear that it would be useful to
> have a dedicated "test collection" of 3D models with no identifying
> information. We are happy to share that we have now developed such a
> collection, which currently includes nearly 50 specimens that are not
> represented elsewhere in the regular Virtual Collection. In order to help
> protect the integrity of the collection, a password is required to access
> the test sample web page. These models are not publicly searchable on
> Sketchfab and may only be accessed via the links shared on the test sample
> page.
>
> Note that the link and password to the test specimen collection will only
> be provided to individuals who can demonstrate that they are educators, for
> example by providing a link to a departmental directory or faculty
> website. Individuals who do not have such an online presence (e.g.,
> teaching assistants) may ask their course coordinators to request a
> password on their behalf. We welcome all educators (college-level and K-12)
> to make use of this resource.
>
> To receive a link and password to the test collection page, please fill in
> and submit this short Google Form: https://forms.gle/CgK3dgP8UqYHTenK6
>
> We will try our best to provide you with the password and link within 48
> hours of completing this form.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Jon Hendricks
>
> --
> *Jonathan R. Hendricks*
> Director of Science Communication, Paleontological Research Institution
> <https://www.priweb.org>
> Adjunct Associate Professor, Dept. Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Cornell
> University
> 1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
> *Phone: (607) 273-6623 x120
> *Email: jrh42 at cornell.edu
> Visit the Digital Atlas of Ancient Life
> <http://www.digitalatlasofancientlife.org>
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