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 member of the UK's Nanotechnologies Engagement Group and is an associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
Alongside her work at Think-Lab, Melanie has been a Labour Councillor since 1996 and was a parliamentary candidate in the 2005 general election.
Contact: melaniesmallman@think-lab.co.uk
Dr Adam Nieman, Account Manager
Adam has a PhD in science communication and over 12 years experience in the field. Adam also has a BSc in physics. He is a creative thinker and has developed innovative science communication projects for a variety of clients including ESA and Creative Partnerships. His Space Signpost initiative (www.spacesignpost.com) involves interactive installations that allow the people to engage in a wholly new way with space-science. The project was awarded a major grant by Copus and has involved extensive collaboration with educational researchers as well as a variety of space-science institutions.
As well as being a qualified copy editor, Adam is a designer for print and digital media and won first prize in the 2003 Visions of Science Awards. He has authored major multi-media resources for public and specialist audiences and has lectured in new media theory as well as science communication. Adam Nieman is currently project manager for Small-Talk and science consultant for Rich Mix, a cultural foundation in East London.
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.
