Maria Janelli, Ph.D.
Thanks for stopping by! My name is Maria and I’m a learning scientist. I work with a team of educators, researchers, and graphic designers to create and evaluate educational media for learners of all ages. Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked with a variety of organizations including the New York Hall of Science, the California Film Institute, DiversityEdu, the Scratch Foundation, and more. No idea is too big, and no project is too small. Collaboration is the key to success, and I’d love to collaborate with you!
Advisory Board
Alexandra Adair, Ph.D.
Dr. Alexandra Adair is a Research Scientist at NYU at the Research Alliance for New York City Schools. Her work focuses on digital media use and equity in education, particularly in STEM.
Andrés Henríquez
Andrés Henríquez leads the New York Hall of Science’s community initiative, a partnership between the museum and local Latinx community in Corona, Queens. He was previously a program officer at both the National Science Foundation and Carnegie Corporation of New York. Through his work as a teacher, researcher, advocate, and funder, he has long been committed to making a difference in the lives of underserved children.
Margaret Honey, Ph.D.
Dr. Margaret Honey is the president and CEO of the New York Hall of Science. Her work has helped to shape the best thinking about learning and technology with special attention to traditionally underserved audiences.
Anastasiya A. Lipnevich, Ph.D.
Dr. Lipnevich is Professor of Educational Psychology at Queens College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. Her research interests include: instructional feedback, formative assessment, attitudes toward mathematics, alternative ways of cognitive and non-cognitive assessment, and the role of psychosocial characteristics in individuals’ academic and life achievement.
Michael Preston, Ph.D.
Michael Preston, Ph.D. is the Executive Director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, a pioneering thought leader at the intersection of technology, media, and children’s learning. He has more than 20 years of experience leading innovation in educational technology at both local and national levels.