Kent Smith, Ph.D.
Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw NationKent Smith, Ph.D., founded the Native Explorers program as a way to recruit, train and educate the next generation of Native Americans in science and medicine. One of his favorite places to bring his students is Black Mesa in northwest Oklahoma, which has more dinosaur fossil remains than any other place in the state. Smith says his Chickasaw heritage is a great privilege and a source of much inspiration in his life. As Native Explorers continues to delve into the past, he says, the program will also pave the way for the next generation of scientists and physicians.
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Brian Campbell
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Hailey Nutt
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Steve Paniagua
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Gerald Brisco
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Kent Smith, Ph.D.
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Valorie Walters
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Tewanna Edwards
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Bill Lance
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