Ian Simmons

Former Science Communication Director, Centre for Life

Ian has a degree in Biology, a PGCE and an MA in Museum Studies and have been involved in hands-on science for over 22 years. He started out by setting up the original hands-on galleries and science playground at Snibston Discovery Park, then originated the concept for Inspire Discovery Centre in Norwich, which he went on to set up and run with Science Projects. Ian subsequently joined Techniquest where he was Operations and Marketing Director and Head of Fundraising before moving north to become Science Communication Director at the Centre for Life. Ian was one of the group of people who set up the British Interactive Group in the early 90's and served on its committee in a variety of capacities for nearly 10 years. He was also on the first Ecsite-UK committee representing small science centres, stepping down when he moved to Techniquest.