Miss Ellen Dowell

Biography

I am the facilitator of the MILES Programme and my background is in theatre, arts/science crossovers and public engagement with science. I am passionate about designing and delivering creative live events that engage with science and research.

I have a particular interest in the processes of creative interdisciplinary collaboration and have completed research exploring the collaborative processes of making theatre inspired by science.

In addition to my role as the MILES Facilitator I am also the manager and curator of Einstein's Garden at the Green Man Festival, an area of the festival that engages audiences with science, nature and the environment in fun, quirky and unexpected ways.

Research Interests

creative interdisciplinary collaboration

theatre inspired by science

creative approaches to public engagement with science

integrating science into cultural events

Publications

Dowell, E. & Weitkamp, E. (2011). An exploration of the collaborative processes of making theatre inspired by science. Public Understanding of Science.