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Paleontology is a diverse science.
Flanked by Biology and Geology, it stands as the study of biotic diversity and life history. Its close relations with Biology and Geology are both a strength and a liability. Paleontologists are gainfully employed in academia, industry, government, museums and institutes. They are knowledgeable specialists of the gamut of five biological kingdoms. As important as paleontology is to societal and human needs, a truly representative assembly of paleontologists has never met to consider problems facing the science and to establish consolidated strategic directions for its livelihood and advancement.