Olivia Castellini Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Il

Creative leadership and management of high visibility, large scale exhibition and media projects including permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibits; mobile and web-based apps; interactive media; and video production. Notable projects include: - Science Storms ($38M, multi-award-winning 28,000sq.ft. permanent exhibit) - Numbers in Nature (permanent and travelling exhibits) - goREACT chemistry interactive (mobile and web-based apps) - Materials Science (temporary exhibit)Develop creative concepts and author briefs to articulate project vision and inform art direction and exhibition designPartner with cross-functional teams to develop frameworks and processes for exhibit planning, design and digital engagementChampion the creative voice of exhibition projects to key stakeholdersStrategic planning to develop and execute projects that align with and drive the Museum brand forwardPrototyping and evaluation of interactive concepts to inform and optimize concept development, design and audience engagement across physical and digital platformsTranslate complex concepts and cutting-edge research into compelling stories and immersive experiences on a broad range of topics Develop and manage diverse partnerships with external resources, vendors and cross-functional teams Lead and manage prototyping and evaluation of experiential concepts to better understand audience behaviors and to inform and optimize the story and user experienceOn-going oversight of existing experiences and managing remediation efforts for the continual improvements of the guest experience and to ensure alignment with the Museum’s brandProvide content expertise across the Museum’s exhibition, education and marketing activitiesRepresent the Museum to national, international, and local press, partners and donors, including print and social media, live on-camera and radio interviews Development, copywriting and editing of exhibit content

Greater Chicago Area

Concept development including critical design reviews of design, research, writing, and managing partnerships with external vendors Managed the development of a prototype exhibition on nanotechnology, including concept and design development, budget and schedule oversight and directing vendorsPartnered with Museum education staff on research and evaluation to inform exhibit design and better understand audience behaviorsEstablished and maintained new collaborations with academic institutions, industry partners and national laboratories to support the development of exhibit projects Reviewed science content for exhibit projects and education initiatives museum-wide

Chicago, Illinois, United States

As an AAAS IF/THEN STEM Ambassador, I serve as high-profile role model for middle and high school girls in support of their mission to further advance women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and inspire the next generation of pioneers.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Directed the activities of the IPSE program, including recruiting, hiring and supervising diverse creative teams, scheduling, website development and program assessmentDeveloped a broad suite of educational programs, interactive exhibits and hands-on activities related to nanotechnology and advanced materials for middle-school through undergraduate audiences and the general publicManaged external collaborators and museum partnershipsFacilitated outreach events and gave presentations state-wide for students, educators and the general public Performed research on public understanding of nanotechnology to establish best practices in audience engagement around rapidly-evolving and complex scientific contentSelect Publications:- O.M. Castellini, C.E. Holladay, T.Theim, G.K. Walejko, G.M. Zenner, W.C. Crone, “Nanotechnology and the Public: Effectively Communicating Nanoscale Science and Engineering Concepts,” Journal of Nanoparticle Research 9(2): 183-189 (2007)- O.M. Castellini, C.E. Holladay, T.Theim, G.K. Walejko, G.M. Zenner, P. Krajniak, W.C. Crone, “Museum Exhibits: Bringing Informal Education into the Classroom,” Journal of Materials Education, 28(1-2), 27-34 (2006).- O.M. Castellini, C.E. Holladay, T.Theim, G.K. Walejko, G.M. Zenner, W.C. Crone, “Public Understanding About Nanotechnology: Effective Communication of Nanoscale Concepts,” Proceedings of the 2006 SEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, St. Louis, MO (2006)

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Condensed Matter And Materials Physics

My dissertation work was completed under the direction of Prof. Mark Eriksson, whose lab focused on experimental studies.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Physics

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Music & Physics, Cum Laude