Darby Orcutt
Professor at NC State
Darby Orcutt brings a uniquely interdisciplinary perspective to the search for Bigfoot. A strategic thinker and researcher with deep roots in higher education, libraries, and industry partnerships, Orcutt has built his career around connecting diverse teams and translating complex research across sectors. His expertise spans data science, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and educational technology — a background that lends a rigorous, analytical lens to cryptozoological inquiry. At the 2026 New York Bigfoot Conference, Orcutt will present findings from his ongoing genetic research into the Bigfoot phenomenon, applying modern scientific methodology to one of North America’s most enduring mysteries. His work represents the kind of cross-disciplinary collaboration that is increasingly defining the frontier of Bigfoot investigation.
