In 1977, Bruce MacFadden accepted a curatorial position with the Florida Museum of Natural History’s vertebrate paleontology collection. Since then, he has transformed the museum and made significant contributions to the fields of paleontology and science education.
Now, after 47 years, MacFadden has retired. He takes with him the title of longest-serving staff member at the museum. During his extended tenure, he has published more than 200 scientific articles, mentored over 30 graduate students and launched several science education initiatives for K-12 teachers and students.
