about:

Hello :-) I’m Martyna! I’m a physicist, educator and artist. I earned my BS in Physics at UMass Amherst, followed by an MS in Applied Physics at UMass Boston, where my graduate research focused on experiential learning of new science concepts, such as nanotechnology and atomic-scale microscopy in the K-12 classroom. I’ve worked as a public high school physics teacher, a coding camp coordinator, and most recently, a project administrator and contributor at AFFOA in Cambridge, MA.

My research interests surround science communications and education via responsive environments, interactive media, experiential and immersive learning. Ultimately, I am interested in ongoing innovation of immersive STEM/STEAM experiences, ranging from informal education to traditional learning settings , and how such environments can effectively communicate ideas otherwise inaccessible to the general public, inspire curiosity, and empower a new generation of creative thinkers.

I have maintained a mindfulness-focused painting practice for 3+ years, and create content for my physics education blog. Currently, I am learning new audio-visual tools to expand my creative process, and exploring teaching of physics using game design. In my free time, I enjoy vegan cooking and live music.