Kirk Johnson (scientist)

thumb|Kirk Johnson Kirk R. Johnson (born 1960) is an American paleontologist, author, curator, and museum administrator. Quotes It has been science that has greatly accelerated the human endeavor over the last few centuries and it will be science that will meet the challenges of the present century. "Inspiring Positive Change", Leaders magazine I am stubbornly optimistic and that helps me take on challenges of all sizes. During my life, I have witnessed breathtaking scientific discoveries and situations where single individuals have driven positive change. I am also a big believer in the power of teams and the ability of small groups of committed people to achieve great things. "Inspiring Positive Change", Leaders magazine “Most people think about, at most, an election cycle,” he says. That can lead to shortsightedness on issues such as climate change: “How do we, as humans with our rapidly growing populations, not destroy all the natural ecosystems?” he wonders. "The people's paleontologist: Kirk Johnson '78", Lakeside School (May 2015) Once you see what science is, then there's no stopping you. If you have curiosity, if you keep your childhood curiosity, then every day is amazing. "The Smithsonian's Kirk Johnson: Living Out a Childhood Love For Natural History and Its Museums", Science Blogs (October 1, 2014) External links Category:1960 births Category:Living people Category:Paleontologists from the United States Category:Curators