Kevin Padian

Kevin Padian is a renowned American paleontologist and evolutionary biologist specializing in the study of dinosaurs and early vertebrates. He is known for his research on how fossils inform our understanding of evolution, development, and ancient ecosystems. Padian has also worked on science education and arguing for the importance of scientific literacy. As a professor and researcher, he has contributed significantly to our knowledge of how extinct animals lived and evolved, and he advocates for the rigorous teaching of science based on evidence.