The Team
Melanie Smallman, Managing Director
Melanie founded Think-Lab in 1999 and has hands-on involvement in every aspect of Think-Lab's work.
She has a solid background in science communication and Public Relations, having worked in the field since 1989, handling public relations for a range of national organisations such as the Natural Environment Research Council and the Science Museum. She has a Masters degree in Science Communication from Imperial College.
Melanie is an honorary research fellow at University College London, interested in European approaches to science communication, is a 'Dialogue and Engagement Specialist' in the Science Wise Expert Resource Centre and is an associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
Alongside her work at Think-Lab, Melanie was a Labour Councillor for ten years, a parliamentary candidate in the 2005 general election and helps run environmental campaign SERA.
Contact: melaniesmallman@think-lab.co.uk
Nira Datta, Science Writer
With an MSc in Science Communication, Nira has written for a range of audiences and publications. She has a lively and engaging style of writing and is the lead writer on Elements, the science magazine that Think-Lab produces for Defra.
Lindley Gooden, Associate
Lindley is a successful broadcast journalist with particular experience in working with 'Youth' audiences. He has presented news for BBC 3, Radio 1 and currently reports part-time for Channel 5 and Sky News. He is a scientist by training and works with Think-Lab on a range of projects to present science to 'youth' audiences.
