Science Heroes take care of the animals, grow coral, clean tanks, design exhibits, lead tours, educate kids, and lead active research in the field. Below are just a few of the many people behind the Academy.
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The aquatic biologists of Steinhart Aquarium are responsible for the health, feeding, reproduction, safety, and comfort of more than 38,000 live animals.
Bart Shepherd, curator
Tom Tucker, general curator
Dave Chan, temperate marine fishes and invertebrates, insects
Frank Glennon, freshwater fishes
Pam Schaller, penguins and freshwater fishes
Seth Wolters, tropical marine fishes and invertebrates
Jim Evans, freshwater fishes, reptiles and amphibians, insects
April Devitt, tropical marine fishes and invertebrates
Laurie Kormos, laboratory manager
Matt Wandell, tropical marine fishes and invertebrates
Alison Rusch, laboratory technician
Kristen Natoli, plants and freshwater fishes
Nicole Chaney, reptiles, amphibians, insects
The Academy's curators are world experts in evolution, systematics, biogeography, ecology, and organismal biology. They lead research expeditions around the globe, oversee eight scientific departments, and act as stewards for the Academy's collection of 20 million specimens.
Zeray Alemseged, Anthropology
Frank Almeda, Botany
Tom Daniel, Botany
Robert C. Drewes, Herpetology
Jack Dumbacher, Ornithology & Mammalogy
Brian Fisher, Entomology
Peter Fritsch, Botany
Terrence M. Gosliner, Invertebrate Zoology & Geology
Charles Griswold, Entomology
Tomio Iwamoto, Ichthyology
Dave Kavanaugh, Entomology
Alan E. Leviton, Herpetology
John E. McCosker, Aquatic Biology
David P. Mindell, Ornithology & Mammalogy
Rich Mooi, Invertebrate Zoology & Geology
Wojciech Pulawski, Entomology
Peter Roopnarine, Invertebrate Zoology & Geology
Brian Simison, Comparative Genomics
Kim Steiner, Botany
Gary Williams, Invertebrate Zoology & Geology
The Academy is governed by a distinguished group of scientists who have been appointed Fellows of the California Academy of Sciences. This honor recognizes their notable contributions to one or more of the natural sciences. Fellows are nominated by their colleagues and appointed by the Board of Trustees. They remain members of the Fellowship for life.
Science Love Stories |
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Listen as Academy scientists recount powerful and inspiring moments in their careers.
Dr. Brian Fisher, Entomology
Dr. Healy Hamilton, CBRI
Dr. Healy Hamilton, CBRI (Español)
Dr. Chris Andrews, Steinhart Aquarium Director
Dr. Wendy Moore, Entomology
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The Academy sponsors a year-round, high-school internship program called Careers in Science. Youths from communities traditionally underrepresented in the sciences are strongly urged to apply. Interns undergo extensive training and fulfill projects in education, research, and administration.
Eric Godoy
Manager of Careers in Science
(415) 379-5109
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These guides are highly trained volunteers who play a vital role in the visitor experience. In the Academy's history, docents have ranged in age from 22 to 94. They channel their passion for lifelong learning and teaching into leading tours, organizing specimen carts, and assisting with public programs.
Rosalind Henning
Manager of Volunteer Services
(415) 379-5111
