Devin Paul Dennie, PhD (born March 25, 1977) is an American geologist, writer, television personality and science communicator. He is best known for his series of educational children's books from Penguin Random House and appearances on various Science Channel programming. Dennie was born in Dallas, TX and raised in Kaufman county.
Education[]
Dennie's postgraduate work include completing an MS in Geology from Texas Christian University in 2001 and receiving his PhD in Geology/Geophysics from the University of Oklahoma in 2010.
Esteem Work[]
Dennie is a founding member of Esteem and began utilizing video production to communication scientific concepts in college including television and documentary work. His work has included writing, producing, and starring in:
- North Texas Explorer
- GeoAmerica
- RockHounds: The Movie
- Oklahoma Rocks!
- Geology Kitchen
- EveryDay Earth
As Narrator[]
Non-Esteem Work[]
Television[]
Dennie has also been a recurring guest on the following TV series:
- What on Earth (Science Channel)
- Strange Evidence (Science Channel)
- Weird Earth (The Weather Channel)
Publishing[]
Dennie is an author of children's books that cover earth science topics.
- My Book of Rocks and Minerals (ISBN 9781465461902, 2017)
- Did You Know? Earth: Amazing Answers to more than 200 Awesome Questions (ISBN 1465479112, 2019)
- Why Does The Earth Need The Moon? (ISBN 024135837X, 2019)
- Rocks and Minerals Ultimate Handbook (ISBN 9780744085303, 2023)
- An Anthology of Rocks and Minerals: A Collection of Rocks, Minerals, and Gems from Around the World (ISBN-10 0593846141, ISBN-13 978-0593846148, 2024)
Media Links[]
- The Books of Dr. Devin Dennie on YouTube