Sean B. Carroll

Sean B. Carroll

Biography:

Sean B. Carroll is an award-winning scientist, writer, educator, and executive producer. He is vice president for science education at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Allan Wilson Professor of Molecular Biology and Genetics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. An internationally-recognized evolutionary biologist, Carroll's laboratory research has has centered on the genes that control animal body patterns and play major roles in the evolution of animal diversity. In recognition of his scientific contributions, Carroll has received the Benjamin Franklin Medal in Life Sciences, been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, as well as named a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

For his educational contributions, he has received the Stephen Jay Gould Prize for the advancement of the public understanding of evolution from the Society for the Study of Evolution, the Distinguished Service Award of the National Association of Biology Teachers, and the Viktor Hamburger Outstanding Educator Award from the Society for Developmental Biology. and numerous honorary lectureships. Carroll was named one of America's most promising leaders under 40 by TIME Magazine in 1994.

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  • Food Chains & Nature/ Moon Mysteries

    In the first half, scientist, writer, and educator Sean B. Carroll discussed the importance of wildlife and food chains in nature, and their effect on humans. In the second half, investigative journalist covering the paranormal and UFOs, Rob Shelsky, shared his hypothesis...More »

Last Night

Essenes & Book of Enoch / Angelic Interactions
Essenes & Book of Enoch / Angelic Interactions
Author Dr. Ken Hanson discussed the mysterious sect known as the Essenes and the Book of Enoch. Followed by spiritual teacher Lorna Byrne on how angels guide and support individuals.

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