Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley
Ellen Thompson is a highly experienced educator currently serving as the Planetarium Lead Educator at the Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley, since May 2022, where responsibilities include delivering programming in planetarium dome and Science on a Sphere, supervising student staff, and maintaining digital equipment. Previous roles at the same institution include Public Education Specialist and Floor Facilitator, contributing to program development and hands-on STEM activities for various age groups. Ellen also has extensive tutoring experience, providing educational support for K-12 students in STEM subjects and grammar. Educational qualifications include dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Astrophysics and South & Southeast Asian Studies from the University of California, Berkeley.
Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley
For over 50 years, The Lawrence Hall of Science has been focused on the future. We innovate in science education, foster experiential learning, and help make science, technology, engineering, and mathematics available to all—especially those with limited access. With programs that connect young minds to innovations like biotechnology, or guide teachers in the frontiers of science learning, our work helps tomorrow’s change-makers see their world in new dimensions. Whether we’re creating curricula or empowering educators, we build wonder and fascination into all that we do. We know that serious science starts with serious fun, so our work recasts the world of science, inspiring all to explore, discover and invent. See all available opportunities on our jobs page: https://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/get_involved/join_our_team