BTD | What paleontologists say — Eureka Exhibits

Be the Dinosaur: What paleontologists say

Dr. Hutchinson pictured here using a “Be the Dinosaur” simulation during one of his graduate lectures

the exhibit has done a great job balancing what we know vs. what must be fleshed out with artistic license in paleontology, and it has great potential for doing even more of that in the future as our gaps in knowledge get filled in.

The exhibit designers have wisely been extremely serious about two critical issues in science education: portraying scientific evidence accurately, and taking advantage of the opportunity to address where that evidence remains ambiguous. I wish more dinosaur exhibits were this fun and honest.

Dr. John R. Hutchinson, Ph.D., Paleontologist, University of London

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