Leila Makdisi

Leila Makdisi has extensive experience in the field of science education and museum work. Leila has held various positions such as Education Coordinator, Student Experiences at the Museum of Science and Industry and Visitor Studies Researcher at The Morton Arboretum. Leila has also worked as a Youth and Family Programs Coordinator at The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. Additionally, Leila has experience as a Facilitation Lead at Adler Planetarium and as a Museum Education Program Developer and Evaluator contracted by the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago. Leila holds a Master of Arts in History and Philosophy of Physics from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in Physics with a concentration in Astronomy and Planetary Science from Bard College.