Daniel Meinhardt

Daniel Meinhardt is an Associate Professor and Richter Museum Curator at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, specializing in human anatomy, evolutionary biology, and the intersection of art and science. He holds a Ph.D. in Evolutionary Anatomy from the University of Kansas (2002) and a B.S. in Biology from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (1992).

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Evolutionary Anatomy, University of Kansas (2002)
  • B.S., Biology, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (1992)

His early research examined miniaturization in frogs and philosophical questions in evolutionary biology, while recent work focuses on human reproductive anatomy development, particularly atypical sexual differentiation. He employs scientific illustration and photography to address ethical limitations in studying human sexual variation, collaborating with art professor Alison Gates on the mixed-media piece Gender Reveal Party, exhibited at 100Arts Gallery in Madison, WI.

Dr. Meinhardt has been recognized for his contributions, including the 2015 Faculty Lavender Leadership Award from the Pride Center. His roles include teaching courses in anatomy, physiology, and evolutionary biology.