Jack Horner (paleontologist)

Jack Horner
Horner in 2015
Born (1946-06-15) June 15, 1946 (age 78)
Shelby, Montana, U.S.
AwardsRomer–Simpson Medal (2013)
Scientific career
FieldsPaleontology
InstitutionsChapman University, Horner Science Group

John Robert Horner (born June 15, 1946) is an American paleontologist most famous for describing Maiasaura, providing the first clear evidence that some dinosaurs cared for their young. In addition to his paleontological discoveries, Horner served as the technical advisor for the first five Jurassic Park films,[1] had a cameo appearance in Jurassic World,[2] and served as a partial inspiration for one of the lead characters of the franchise, Dr. Alan Grant.[3][4] Horner studied at the University of Montana, although he did not complete his degree due to undiagnosed dyslexia, and was awarded a Doctorate in Science honoris causa. He retired from Montana State University on July 1, 2016, although he claims to have been pushed out of the Museum of the Rockies after having married an undergraduate student[5][6] and now teaches as a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University.

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  5. ^ "Jack Horner Says He Was Let Go for Marrying 19-Year-Old Student". PEOPLE.com. 29 August 2016. Archived from the original on 14 June 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  6. ^ Carter, Troy. "Famed paleontologist Horner says he was pushed out of museum, Krauss questions leadership". Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2019-02-16. Retrieved 2017-07-08.