Ruth Pauley Speakers

08/28/2026

We love when our Ruth Pauley Speakers continue to achieve. Congratulations to Dr. Lindsay Zanno and thank you for continuing to inspire all of us.

08/23/2026

Storm Chasers, Spies, Shipwrecks and SEALS: Ruth Pauley Speakers Reveals 2026-27 Season, beginning September 22. See link for tickets in comments.

04/24/2026

Get ready for a night that’s as fun as it is fascinating. Dr. Zanno is bringing the energy, and this little preview is just a glimpse of what’s in store. See you Tuesday for a presentation you won’t want to miss. We’re excited and counting down the days.

04/16/2026

We’re looking forward to an unforgettable evening with Dr. Lindsay Zanno, PhD, as National Geographic Live brings Rise of T. Rex to BPAC.

On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, audiences will journey into the science, discovery, and fieldwork behind one of history’s most iconic predators. It’s a powerful look at exploration in action, told by a leading voice in paleontology.

04/08/2026

Big discoveries. Right here at home.

In a recent feature from PineStraw Magazine, Dr. Lindsay Zanno shares her journey from uncovering fossils in the field to becoming one of the leading voices in paleontology. It is a fascinating look at the science, persistence, and curiosity behind the story of T. rex and its ancestors.

Now, that story is coming to the stage.

Dr. Zanno will join us as part of the Ruth Pauley Speakers series on Tuesday, April 28, at 7 pm in Owens Auditorium at Bradshaw Performing Arts Center. This free event offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from a scientist shaping how we understand life on Earth millions of years ago, complete with stunning visuals and a live Q&A.

Read the article at loom.ly/VwOcZLk, then experience it in person. Tickets are free but required at TicketMeSandhills.

FROM FOSSIL TO FAME Home From Fossil to Fame A dino-sized discovery By Hampton Williams Hofer Step into the SECU DinoLab at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, and you may find yourself shoulder-to-shoulder with a paleontologist dusting off a specimen or examining a slide with....