This is what I look like standing next to some fossils.

Hello, my name is Ryan, I’m a paleontologist and podcaster currently working as a Program Director for the National Youth Science Academy, an education non-profit focused on providing free afterschool, extracurricular, and summer STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) opportunities for students and teachers in West Virginia (where I grew up!).

Besides science and science outreach, I really like spending time outdoors, craft beer, and comics. I'm married to a totally awesome person named Juliana, you should probably check out her art website and blog once you're done with my stuff. Here's what you can find on my site:

  • The Science - Want to know a little bit about my research or download my CV? This is the spot.

  • The Outreach - I love outreach so much I even do it for fun. My show is Science... sort of. If you want more info about that and my other podcasting endeavors go here.

  • Contact Me - Interested in having me give a lecture or be a guest on a podcast? Drop me a note! (Or just say hi, that’s always nice too.)

I don’t spend my time on social media these days, but there are some links around here if you want to find me anyway. I do try to respond to all messages sent through my Contact Me page, so don’t hesitate to drop me a line there!