Random Samples with Prosanta Chakrabarty
Publisher: In-Sight Publishing
Publisher Founding: September 1, 2014
Publisher Location: Fort Langley, Township of Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Publication: Critical Science Newswire
Original Link: https://ncse.ngo/random-samples-prosanta-chakrabarty
Publication Date: October 18, 2024
Organization: National Center for Science Education
Organization Description: The National Center for Science Education promotes and defends accurate and effective science education because everyone deserves to engage with the evidence. One day, students of all ages will be scientifically literate, teachers will be prepared and empowered to teach accurate science, and scientific thinking and decision-making will ensure that all life can thrive and overcome challenges to our shared future.
By Amanda L. Townley
I wanted to write something my kids could read … and their peers could read. I wrote it for people who may not otherwise pick up an evolution textbook.” — Chakrabarty on Explaining Life Through Evolution.
Prosanta Chakrabarty is the George H. Lowery Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and Curator of Fishes at the Museum of Natural Science at Louisiana State University and a member of the NCSE Board of Directors. He is a TED Senior Fellow, an Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a Fulbright Distinguished Chair, and a National Geographic Certified Educator. He is also the author of a recent popular book, Explaining Life Through Evolution (MIT Press, 2023).
Chakrabarty was interviewed recently by NCSE Executive Director Amanda L. Townley.
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Amanda L. Townley is the executive director of NCSE.
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