Executive Director (Emeritus), Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS), USA
Dr. Bybee served as executive director of BSCS from 1999-2007. He also served as both chair of the science forum and chair of the science expert group for PISA 2006. In addition, he worked on the TIMSS 1999 science lesson video study.
His major areas of work have included scientific literacy, scientific inquiry, design and development of school science curricula, the role of policy in science education, and work on international assessments, in particular PISA.
He recently retired from BSCS but continues consulting and publishing on policies, programs, and practices for science education at local, national and international levels.
Dr. Bybee received the Ph.D. from New York University and the M.A. and B.A. degrees from the University of Northern Colorado.