The palynologist, Alwynne B. Beaudoin, created this website to provide visitors with explanations of acronyms commonly encountered in Quaternary studies. Through this extensive site, students and educators can find common acronyms for quaternary-related societies, research centers, and government agencies, such as the USGS and LBA, along with links to many of their sites. The online dictionary features widely used terms in earth science such as VEMAP and LBV. If you are involved in any of the quaternary disciplines and feel overwhelmed by the use of acronyms, as the author had, you will find this resource very helpful.