Eugenie Scott

Eugenie Scott is an American anthropologist and science educator known for her advocacy of teaching evolution in schools. She served as the executive director of the National Center for Science Education, where she worked to promote science literacy and counter efforts to introduce creationism or intelligent design into science curricula. Scott emphasizes the importance of teaching well-supported scientific theories based on evidence and helps clarify misconceptions about evolution, making her a leading voice in science education and defending the integrity of scientific teaching in the United States.