Barbara Forrest

Barbara Forrest is an American scholar known for her research on the teaching of evolution and the influence of religious and political groups on science education. She has critically analyzed how some organizations promote creationism and intelligent design to challenge scientific evidence for evolution. Forrest works as a professor of philosophy and has contributed to public debates and legal cases advocating for science literacy. Her work aims to ensure that science education remains evidence-based and free from ideological interference, supporting the teaching of well-supported scientific theories in schools.