Michael Padilla is a leader in middle school science education. He has served as an editor and elected officer for the National Science Teachers Association. He has been principal investigator of several National Science Foundation and Eisenhower grants and served as a writer of the National Science Education Standards.
As lead author of Science Explorer， Mike has inspired the team in developing a program that meets the needs of middle grades students， promotes science inquiry， and is aligned with the National Science Education Standards.
