Tom Rockwell
Tom Rockwell is the Founding Director of Science and Spirit Studio. He also serves as the Chief Creative Officer at the Exploratorium, San Francisco’s museum of science, art, and human perception. Since joining the Exploratorium in 2005, Tom has overseen the exhibits and media departments, led the development of new gallery spaces and exhibitions, and spearheaded collaborations with museum clients all over the globe. Tom has been a principal investigator on numerous National Science Foundation supported projects. His interests include exhibiting the human sciences, mathematics, and fundamental physical phenomena, as well as exploring the relationship between science, art, and religion. Prior to coming to San Francisco, Tom founded and ran Painted Universe, Inc. where projects included exhibitions such as It’s a Nano World, The Enchanted Museum: Exploring the Science of Art, and illustrations for The Elegant Universe by Brian Greene.