Exploratorium
Veronica Garcia-Luis has more than 20 years of experience researching and developing programs and exhibits to increase access to STEM learning opportunities for non-dominant communities. She is dedicated to leading the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts of the organization toward becoming a more equitable, anti-racist and inclusive workplace in order to better engage and reflect their communities and audiences.
Most recently she has co-led the following NSF-funded programs Cambio: A Professional Development Approach for Building Latinx-focused Cultural Competence in Informal Science Education Institutions; Ciencia Pública: Co-creating Public Outdoor Learning Spaces with Latino Communities; EDGE: Exhibit Designs for Girls’ Engagement; and GENIAL: Generating Engagement and New Initiatives for All Latinos. Ms. Garcia-Luis has a BA in art history from UCLA and an MA in museum studies from John F. Kennedy University.
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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.