Dorothy Bennett

Dorothy Bennett, the Director of Creative Pedagogy at the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), leads groundbreaking initiatives embodying NYSCI's signature pedagogical approach, DESIGN, MAKE, PLAY. With 30+ years of experience in formal and informal education, she transforms this interest-based, learner-centered approach into impactful practices. She develops professional development experiences for museum facilitators and K-12 educators, creates stimulating STEM apps, and designs captivating exhibits and programs that inspire diverse audiences of all ages to perceive and apply STEM to problems worth solving in their everyday lives.  Prior to joining NYSCI, Ms. Bennett pioneered gender equity and design-based STEM education at esteemed institutions such as EDC's Center for Children and Technology, Bank Street College of Education, and Sesame Workshop. Her fruitful partnerships with national and international entities, including IBM and the Australian Children's Television Foundation, have resulted in immersive design experiences and engaging digital media that fuel curiosity and empower learners of all backgrounds to become STEM creators.