Press — Amanda L. Townley, Ph.D.

Smithsonian Magazine · May 2025

100 years since the Scopes Trial

Coverage marking a century since the Scopes Trial, featuring Amanda's perspective on the ongoing fight over evolution education. Read on Smithsonianmag.com →

Forbes · Apr 2025

Lessons in hubris and humility can help science serve the public

An interview with Marshall Shepherd on public trust in science. Read on Forbes.com →

EdWeek · Sept 2025

Science is losing the battle for America's trust. How schools can help.

An opinion piece on rebuilding public trust in science through education. Read on EdWeek.org →

Scientific American · Apr 2024

New law allowing religion into science classrooms is dangerous for everyone

An opinion piece on the risks of religiously motivated science curriculum changes. Read on ScientificAmerican.com →

Science (AAAS) · Nov 2023

Profile ahead of NCSE appointment

A profile covering Amanda's upbringing in a young-earth creationist household and her path to leading NCSE's defense of evolution education. Read on Science.org →

NCSE · 2023

NCSE names Amanda L. Townley next executive director

Announcement of Amanda's appointment, effective December 4, 2023, succeeding Ann Reid. Read on NCSE.ngo →

Americans United · 2024

National Center for Science Education names new executive director

Coverage of the leadership transition and Amanda's background in science teacher education and evolution-education research. Read on au.org →

NCSE · 2024

100 days with Amanda L. Townley

A conversation reflecting on Amanda's first months leading NCSE and the work ahead. Read on NCSE.ngo →

Podcast · Dec 2025

Science Book Club: Inside NCSE — Protecting Science Education in the Age of Misinformation

A conversation on NCSE's work defending accurate science education. Listen on Spotify →

Ongoing

NPR Science Friday

Expert panelist on science education topics, including the #TeachTheE evolution-education focus.

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