Exploratorium
Frances Hellman is a professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley, senior faculty scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and President-elect of the American Physical Society. She previously served as Chair of the UC Berkeley Department of Physics (2007–2013) and as Dean of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (2015–2021). Frances is an elected Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2013), and was a Scientist-in-Residence at the Exploratorium. Her lab investigates the physics of novel magnetic, semiconducting, and superconducting materials particularly in thin film form.
Frances earned her BA in physics from Dartmouth College in 1978, graduating summa cum laude and phi beta kappa with high honors in physics. She received her PhD in applied physics from Stanford University in 1985.
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Exploratorium
The Exploratorium is the global leader in informal learning, designed to ignite curiosity and inspire creativity in people of all ages. The world-renowned science museum creates original, interactive exhibits, on display at more than 1,000 science centers, museums and public spaces around the world. Dedicated to education reform in and out of the classroom, the Exploratorium is a premier professional development center for educators and a creator of award-winning educational resources. Since 1969, the Exploratorium has influenced generations of entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, teachers, students, children, museum professionals and everyday doers, reaching nearly 200 million people annually from around the globe. In the spring of 2013, the Exploratorium will move to Pier 15 in the heart of San Francisco's waterfront district, where it will celebrate a new era of experiences that encourage critical thinking and awaken wonder for generations to come.