Michael J.Padilla, Ph.D. Associate Dean and Director Eugene T. Moore School of Education Clem son University Clemson, South Carolina Michael Paditla is a leader in middle school science education. He has served as an author and elected officer for the National Science Teachers Association and 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.
